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    Older 8mm rifles have a smaller bore than later ones. Some Turk rifles were upgraded, some were not. Depends when yours was "made" or rearsenalled. I believe most Turk rifles were upgraded and it's the 88 commission rifles that are at greater risk of being the older caliber.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aragorn243 View Post
    88 commission rifles that are at greater risk of being the older caliber
    Which is the old round nose bullet, yes?
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