Thank you for the explanation. Now my question is, was that a special length receiver or did they only extend the magazine well to the rear and expand the clip loading slot to clear that long cartridge? I see nothing like the little notch taken out of the top of the receiver ring in going from an 8x57 to a 30-06. A magnificent rifle, by the way.

Last edited by HalfaDouble; 03/19/23 02:01 PM.