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Oi, I just remember intermediate. I'm a FAL/AK guy, just be happy I know stocks and such aren't interchangeable.There is no such thing as intermediate ring. There are only large ring and small ring Mauser receivers.
Yugo Mausers are large ring but intermediate length. Unlike other large ring Mausers Yugo trigger guard screws are 7 5/8" inches apart instead of 7 7/8" apart. Yugo receivers, bolts, trigger guards, and stocks are not interchangeable with other large ring Mauser actions.
The question would be if it could fit.The real question is, is this action be strong enough to build a 358 Norma Magnum on?
Yes. You could make the .358 Norma fit. The COAL is 3.346 which will require a bit of manipulation to the magazine to get them to fit. It might also take altering the feed rail to allow for proper feeding of the belted magnum cartridge. Further, the bolt face will need to be opened to accept the larger diameter of the .358 base compared to the 8mm Mauser.
So the short answer is yes, it can be done, the long answer is that it will take a good bit of work. Then you will have to order a stock specifically cut for the intermediate length action. Richards Microfit can make one. I've had okay luck with their stuff, but it will take work.
If you could find either a P14 or 1917 Enfield that has already been sporterized, there would be less work to get that done. The mag length should already work and the p14 bolt face is already open enough for a belted magnum. You still might need to adjust the feed rails and most people straighten the bellied bottom metal if it hasn't already been done.
Sounds like a fun project, hope to see what you can come up with!
By the way, if you already own that gun and want to have some wildcat fun, maybe an 8mm-06?[/QUOTe
The work has already been done to the rifle, but the guy that owns it doesn't know anything about it other than he has shot it a few times. So I am more interested in knowing what you said about the mods needed to make sure it functions correctly and reliably... it already has a nice sporterized maple stock on it as well as new barrel... I think I might chat with him a lol more and see if I can't find a descent Smith close enough to us both, so I can have it gone over... Thanks