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Yugo "8mm" shoulder angles from Branko
This has been an ongoing debate and while we have Branko's word on what the Yugos used, we still have questions as to the origins and pattern of the changes in these datum. I am going to leave this...
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Here you go tjg55, (if that "55" is your birthyear, happens it's mine too)"> From Branko... For tjg55: Thank You. I too would prefer a hardbound edition with bigger pics and original drawings. But...
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Thank you for the additional information Branko. Every bit of info helps to build our reference list. Your book is the best bang for the buck. It has an incredible amount of info I haven't read...
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Quote:Nothernug, in my opinion at least, 55 was a good year.Made some darn nice Chevy's anyway. Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
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Before you invest in a set of 20° 48' headspace gages for your 7.9mm milsurp, I recommend you first determine your rifle's actual chamber shoulder angle. A method to determine the chamber shoulder...
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Quote:Nug, Have Branko call the enginering dept at the factory and see if they can give a little info. Have him tell about his book and what he is doing. They will be able to pull up the print for the...
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Quote:Originally posted by nothernug Yes, they are still producing related rifles, the M48/63 carbine.(aka Mitchell's "tanker See post "unknown M48A carbine for pics) But considering the factory...
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Quote:This thread would be a good reference on 7.9mm milsurp headspace in general.That's what I'm hoping to see accomplished here. I gather there's not a single reference work that has this data...
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Quote:Originally posted by nothernug I gather there's not a single reference work that has this data compiled in one place? Check out the Headspace sticky on The Turkish Mauser Forum. This topic has...
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Branko said he'll see what he can do. Here's his comment... It is a good idea. I'll ask in Kragujevac for M24/48 and M48/63 technical data. But, this is new production as sporting arms for commercial...
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I understand sporting arms for the commercial market are made to either SAAMI or CIP specs not milspec. Does Zastava manufacture the rifles to both the SAAMI and CIP specs? Are there presently...
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He said he'll ask. Uhhh, my ignorance is showing again... What's "CIP"?Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
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CIP is the European equivalent of SAAMI. Although they usually publish standards for the same cartridges, the specs are not necessarily identical. In some cases, such as the 7.65x53mm Argentine, the...
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I just looked at "Die deutschen Militargewehre und Maschinenpistolen 1871-1945" and I didn't see any chamber drawings. There are several cartridge drawings. I re-read Branko's comment and I now...
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Well here's how the Yugos cast a chamber. Close up the barrel with wooden plug near chamber; melt sulphur, and pour in chamber. When sulphur is frost,[solidified?] you have an original sample of...
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So far, for rifles chambered for the 7.9mm Mauser, we have the following solid references indicating chamber shoulder angle: 1915 German barrel drawing indicating shoulder angle of 18° 26' 5.8''....
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Ok, I am done with trying to get headspace gauges. I just got off the phone with a very helpful gentleman at Clymer. He said their go gauge measures 1.8743" and their "reject" gauge is 1.8843". He...
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Leverlock, The length of the gage depends on the datum, shoulder angle and chamber dimensions. You need to know the three parameters (datum, length & shoulder angle) to spec a gage. The shoulder...
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Thank you for sharing that info. I was concerned about the gauges being too long for the original German specs, ala what you mentioned regarding your Argentine rifle. I needed some gauges to match up...
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Iam happy to see after dropping the hint that Yugo gages are Different that there is still after a year. Many board members are still talking about it. I have been just sitting back and having a good...
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