Would you buy this ariska.....

Boolit Master Join DateJan 2013Posts245

It's chambered in 6.5x257 Roberts. Stock looks really nice from the picture. I haven't seen it in person yet. Only wants 100 for it

Too high.

(you told him it was sold right?)

That was a very popular conversion many years ago. The Arisaka's are very strong actions and if done correctly, make good sporters.

I would jump on this one....quickly.

Boolit Master Join DateJan 2013Posts245

I am meeting him tomorrow. Originally wanted 140 for it. but after some reading, they weren't demanding that kind of price. the damn price of dies for this thing is going to be a killer after looking around. This will be my most challenging cast/handload project so far....

They are a good outfit if you can get a decent trigger pull. Mine was $100 when I bought it. The dealer was sure it was an ordinary 257 with a bad bore that threw keyholes. Dies come up for sale every now and then so you can load for it. I also at first made ammo using a combination of 7mm Mauser dies and 6.5 Swede dies. It is easy to get an excess headspace condition doing this though.

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With what you are paying for the rifle, even with a 84.00 set of C-H dies, you're coming out pretty good, money wise.

My older Hornady books have jacketed data for the 257X6.5 Rob and 6.5X57 together and state that they are interchangeable data-wise, but one will not fit the other chamber, also you can use 6.5 Swede data. Start low and work up.

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It is worthless and if you will send it to me I will protect the general populace from the hazard it may create.

2700 with Hornady 129s is pretty easy to reach.

The difference in the 6.5X257 and a 6.5X57 is the same as the difference in shoulder angle in the 7X57 and the 257 which is the same as the difference in the 257 Roberts and the 257 Remington as we know it.

Dies are really pricey, but you could save a bunch by sending it to someone who has the dies already!

Not mentioning any names of course

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Boolit Man Join DateDec 2005Posts101

Starting with a set of .257 Roberts dies. Take the expander stem out. Put some very thin shim stock on the threads and screw a 6.5 expander ball on it. Sounds cheesy but works. I loaded quite a few rounds with that setup. Finally had a .25 barrel put on it.

I would jump on it. Even if it takes you a year or two to find dies at that price I do not see how you can pass it up.

Boolit Master Join DateJan 2013Posts245

Yeah that's what I thought even a nice wall hanger until I can get dies. I was thinking about ghetto rigging some dies. I mix and match from Roberts and mauser dies. We will see tomorrow. Might not even be chambered what the guy says. He's never shot it either because he couldn't find ammo and he doesn't reload

I would jump on that in a half a heart beat.

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Dies are a one time cost and the more you shoot the cheaper it is...... Right???

That's my logic and I'm sticking to it!

Boolit Master Join DateJan 2013Posts245

True. Amen to that. What type of cast molds are available?

It's chambered in 6.5x257 Roberts. Stock looks really nice from the picture. I haven't seen it in person yet. Only wants 100 for itYes I would!

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