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CharleHunter Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 371 Joined: Feb 8^th, 2019	M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Oct 21^st, 2023 at 10:56pm	Print Post
	In there same auction that fellow Aussie Spud bid on a Rolling block as shown elsewhere on her with a difficult screw, I bid on a mis-described M71 Single shot. The calibre listed was entirely unlikely so I figured what the heck. After purchase and prior to shipping, the Auctioneer rang and was most distraught the calibre listed was incorrect and was fully prepared to offer money back. I was happy to proceed regardless as calibre was actually 8.15x46R (something I already have and load). Regretably , it came with a full set of sights an original mould and burden decaying tool. This will go nicely with my similar M71 in 9.5x47R.


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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1984 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #1 - Oct 23^rd, 2023 at 7:59am	Print Post
	That sight is a work of art... JMH


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yamoon Oldtimer Offline NRA Life, ASSRA , GGCA, MCA Posts: 984 Location: Junction City Kansas Joined: Feb 11^th, 2012	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #2 - Nov 25^th, 2023 at 10:49am	Print Post
	Very nice, I just returned yesterday from the wife’s obligatory vacation, 6 weeks in New Zealand and Australia. I was pleasantly surprised at the active hunting culture in both countries. God, I hate that 16 hour flight. Mike


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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1984 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #3 - Nov 25^th, 2023 at 11:27am	Print Post
	Never been but from what I have seen that is a beautiful part of the world and that is a neat old rifle... JMH


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CptCurl Full Member Offline Posts: 200 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Joined: Jan 23^rd, 2017	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #4 - Mar 31^st, 2024 at 6:17am	Print Post
	Delightful rifle! You are most fortunate. Please give an update with your range report soon. Curly


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12221 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #5 - Mar 31^st, 2024 at 9:23am	Print Post
	Thanks for posting this. Love it.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7585 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #6 - May 27^th, 2024 at 11:53am	Print Post
	Any updates on your rifle? I would love to hear how it's shooting. Could we get some pictures of the loading tool and the mold?

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CharleHunter Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 371 Joined: Feb 8^th, 2019	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #7 - Jun 1^st, 2024 at 5:54am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on May 27^th, 2024 at 11:53am: Any updates on your rifle? I would love to hear how it's shooting. Could we get some pictures of the loading tool and the mold? The tool is for decapping berdan primers but will post some pictures along with the mold. I have discovered that the extractor has been remade but will not close on a case rim and the action will not close on a case or a round. Still waiting for the only active gunsmith in my area to action the minor modification. Despite being a long time BP single shot rifle shooter, and involved with the firearms industry, I have the gun smithing skills of a 3 year old with crayons so will not attempt it myself. For what it is worth my other M71 in 9.5x47R is a hoot to shoot and is competitive in our local 100m ring target shoot. I have about 3 months to get the 8.15 going for the next Ring target shoot so might have to bribe my gunsmith to get it done in time
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CharleHunter Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 371 Joined: Feb 8^th, 2019	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #8 - Jun 1^st, 2024 at 6:34am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on May 27^th, 2024 at 11:53am: Any updates on your rifle? I would love to hear how it's shooting. Could we get some pictures of the loading tool and the mold?


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CharleHunter Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 371 Joined: Feb 8^th, 2019	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #9 - Jun 1^st, 2024 at 6:35am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on May 27^th, 2024 at 11:53am: Any updates on your rifle? I would love to hear how it's shooting. Could we get some pictures of the loading tool and the mold?


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CharleHunter Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 371 Joined: Feb 8^th, 2019	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #10 - Jun 1^st, 2024 at 6:36am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on May 27^th, 2024 at 11:53am: Any updates on your rifle? I would love to hear how it's shooting. Could we get some pictures of the loading tool and the mold? This also came with the rifle.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7585 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #11 - Jun 1^st, 2024 at 2:06pm	Print Post
	If your chambering problem, is because of the rim being to thick or to large in diameter. If you can find 225 Winchester cases. That will fix it. They are about the right length and have a .050 x .470 rim but, 30/30 case head.

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CharleHunter Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 371 Joined: Feb 8^th, 2019	Re: M71 Mauser single shot 8.15x46R Reply #12 - Jun 2^nd, 2024 at 1:59am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Jun 1^st, 2024 at 2:06pm: If your chambering problem, is because of the rim being to thick or to large in diameter. If you can find 225 Winchester cases. That will fix it. They are about the right length and have a .050 x .470 rim but, 30/30 case head. It appears to be the construction of the actual extractor itself. It has a very square shape that will not allow the bolt to close once a shell is under the extractor. I have tried original brass, RWS brass, Qual com brass and brass made up from all brands of 30/30 to no avail. It differs greatly in shape to the 9.5x47R extractor on my other rifle.


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