Arkansas Paul
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Hey all. My father has a Mauser rifle that's been sporterized and we've started handloading for it. It's not a bubba job, it was actually done very well. Upon researching it, I've found out that it's either a '93 or a '95 model.
The caliber is .308 and I've learned that it was origionally made in 7x57 and later rebarrelled to .308. I was given advice by someone who seems very knowledgeable to not shoot factory .308 ammo through it. They said that it was built to withstand the pressures of a 7x57, which only reach about 45,000 psi, where a .308 can reach 60,000. He advised us to load it down so as not to push the pressure limits.
Have ya'll heard the same thing?
Any informed advice or input would be welcomed and appreciated. We've stopped shooting the rifle until I research this out and find out for sure. Thanks.
The caliber is .308 and I've learned that it was origionally made in 7x57 and later rebarrelled to .308. I was given advice by someone who seems very knowledgeable to not shoot factory .308 ammo through it. They said that it was built to withstand the pressures of a 7x57, which only reach about 45,000 psi, where a .308 can reach 60,000. He advised us to load it down so as not to push the pressure limits.
Have ya'll heard the same thing?
Any informed advice or input would be welcomed and appreciated. We've stopped shooting the rifle until I research this out and find out for sure. Thanks.