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[pakdoyon]

We got my rifle back from the gunsmith and looks like the caliber is 25 x 6.5 rem mag or reverse. Anyone knows anything about this or I should just get a 6.5 rem mag rebarrelled job.

The gun was a mauser 98, parkerized by Parker hale, then rebarrelled by the dad of a friend who never finished the job, too busy. We found out the caliber tonight so any inputs will help.

[DaleJ]

A 25 caliber on 6.5 Rem Mag should be the ballistic equivalent of 25-06. Only advantage to 25/6.5 RM is a short action magazine rifle. If its a 1:10 twist barrel it should stabilize up to 120 gr bullets. Load date should be in the P.O. Ackley handbooks.

[pakdoyon]

thank you, first positive thing coming lol

Now, how I find dies or this is impossible ?

[DaleJ]

A 25 caliber on 6.5 Rem Mag should be the ballistic equivalent of 25-06. Only advantage to 25/6.5 RM is a short action magazine rifle. If its a 1:10 twist barrel it should stabilize up to 120 gr bullets.

Like most wildcats they are fun to play with but there is usually a factory standard round as good or better. It might be difficult finding brass for the 6.5 Rem Mag.

[DaleJ]

Originally Posted by pakdoyon

thank you, first positive thing coming lol

Now, how I find dies or this is impossible ?

CH-4D would make them if they don't have them in stock. CH-4D lists a huge reloading die selection. Check Redding and RCBS lists for them. If you need custom dies made Whidden Gunworks will custom make them for $275.00.

I looked for load data in Ackley's books but didn't find any. Case capacity for the 26-06, 25-284, and the 25-6.5 RM should be fairly close.

[pakdoyon]

Cool, thank you guys. I do have some 6.5 rem mag ammo and brass so, it's a start.

[pakdoyon]

what about a new barrel in 264

[Carbon Caster]

Had one built on a Ruger M77 Tang Safety Lightweight... The Gunsmith that did the chamber called it a 257 Dynamo... Was a 25x6.5 Rem Mag though..

Perfect 25 on a short action... Guessing the mauser is not a short action though. LOL...

Neat wild cat...