I’ve got a quick question for the Swiss experts. I’ve got the chance to pick up an 1889 S-R that was sporterized (the usual 1960’s surplus treatment - cut the stock and (maybe) the barrel). I already load cast in an older, sported K-31 and I know there are some pressure and (depending on what data you look at) some dimensional differences between the GP90 and GP11 loads, but I love the straight pulls and am thinking of grabbing this one up. On the other hand, it is a homely looking action...
If anyone here has an 1889 sitting in the safe, could you do me a favor and measure the actual length of the action? I’m trying to wrap my head around what I could actually do to make it “sportier” or if I want to go down the rabbit hole of trying to find an uncut stock. Knowing just how much action there is, and how that might balance, would help a little. Thee seller is out of town this week, so I can’t just pop in and fondle the rifle myself.
Actually, anyone got any first hand experience loading the 7.5X53.5 cartridge? Are there any pros and cons to it outside of the usual things? And can anyone verify what the bore dimensions actually are on these? I’ve seen everything from .304/.311 to .308/.321. i appreciate it
Thanks!