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Nice gun. Nitro proofed Great cartridge up to 150 yard with those iron sights Good for deer, moose, etc A little less powerful that the current modern 8x57 Mauser but one fine hunting cartridge. https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/...754908510566.doFIRST have the gun checked over for issues, next slug to bore to insure .318. Maybe a chamber cast RST 16 gauge 2 1/2 ammo is a good starting point. My Krieghoff drilling is 65mm and 8x57JR (318) Thanks for sharing Mike p.s. I don't suppose you are close enough to Amarillo for us to shoot some of my ammo
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Thank you for the info Mike. I wish I were closer to Amarillo to take you up on the offer. I live in Northern Illinois. BillK
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BillK, Skeetx is basically correct, especially concerning the need for a chamber cast and slugging the barrel. The shotgun barrel is clear(unless it has been rechambered), the 16 in a circle means it had the standard chamber, which was 65mm. The 16/1 is the inside diameter of the barrel, ahead of the chamber. The 7,7 on the rifle barrel, strongly suggests a groove diameter of or near .318".I didn't see a case length stamped on the barrel, so it could be any one of several different cartridges. Even if the case length were marked as 57mm, it could be one of 3 different cartridges, including the 8x57IR suggested by Skeetx. The rifle has an uncommon scope mount base (dovetail).In my opinion it will be easier for you to have a scope mounted, because of this. The most likely cartridge is 8x57IR, as stated above; but if it turns out to be something else, look at it as a fun challenge to load for . There are several of us on this site that will be happy to help you. Mike
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Thank you Mike. I sure need all the help and advise you gentlemen can provide, since this is unchartered teritorry for me. I will report back once I have the gun in my hands and I will post more detailed pics. In the mean time, feel free with offering additional guidance and expertise in ballistics, loads, gun quality, etc. Thank you in advance. BillK
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