DerFreischutz
Plinker
So I bought a cheap Czech vz 24 Mauser a while ago from Aimsurplus, but it's just sat in my safe since. It was pretty beat up and mismatched, so I took it to a gun smith (David Schwarze in Fort Wayne). He told me he had never seen that much headspace in one of these and didn't think I should fire it. But I love the action and think the rifle has potential. Someone took about an inch of the rifling away, counterboring I guess. Normally I like to keep things mostly original, but I also like to shoot my guns. So what would people say are my best options? Should I just look at repairing it (I don't know exactly what that would mean)? Should I rechamber it for .308 or 30.06 for easier ammo availability? All input is much appreciated!