Archie
Member
SAAMI has a list of cartridges and the maximum pressures recommended.
The question is, are those pressures firearm dependent?
F'instance, several cartridges - I can think of the 7x57mm Mauser, the .257 Roberts and the (Super) .38 Automatic - that show "+p" loads in newer arms or stronger actions.
I am also aware a manually operated arm is more suited to more powders than gas operated arms.
Also aware some cartridge cases will not tolerate higher pressures - some early .45-70 cases were limited. I have a currently manufactured CZ small '98 Mauser type bolt rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. However, all loading manuals seem to use some version of AK 47 as the test rifle.
The bolt gun should comfortably accept pressure greater than that of an SKS or AK. Not twice as much, of course, but some specific - small - percentage.
Now I'm sure some well meaning but lacking individual will tell me I'll kill myself. Or at least blow up my rifle. Thanks anyway.
Does anyone have real information or know where it can be found?
The question is, are those pressures firearm dependent?
F'instance, several cartridges - I can think of the 7x57mm Mauser, the .257 Roberts and the (Super) .38 Automatic - that show "+p" loads in newer arms or stronger actions.
I am also aware a manually operated arm is more suited to more powders than gas operated arms.
Also aware some cartridge cases will not tolerate higher pressures - some early .45-70 cases were limited. I have a currently manufactured CZ small '98 Mauser type bolt rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. However, all loading manuals seem to use some version of AK 47 as the test rifle.
The bolt gun should comfortably accept pressure greater than that of an SKS or AK. Not twice as much, of course, but some specific - small - percentage.
Now I'm sure some well meaning but lacking individual will tell me I'll kill myself. Or at least blow up my rifle. Thanks anyway.
Does anyone have real information or know where it can be found?