Hello everybody!

This post might belong to the military forum, but I think it might be of interest for you all so I post it here instead.

When the m/41 sniper rifle was in service it was issued an armour piercing round for hard targets. The projectile had a core of tool steel and had a weight of 7.3 grams (about 112 grains). It was propelled to a velocity of 965 m/s by 55.7 grains of an unknown powder.

Well what do you make of that? In my opinion it must be a rather hot load for the m/96, but since it was issued to the snipers it should be reasonably safe. Or what do you think?

And a little reminder: don�t try this at home!

/M

Hi there in Ume,

When loading Lapua Scenars 7 g there is nothing to it to reach 970-990 region, and this with not that much of pressure.
I'll be more nervous when trying to attempt 870 with 9g bullets for hunting moose.
Good shooting

This is turning a bit "swedish"

I'm waiting for a batch of GS Custom 110 gr HV:s to arrive at my doorstep. When this happens I'll be trying for 3200 fps (975 m/s) or more. The old cartridge is a good one!

Well, hello to you too!

That was rather impressive velocitys you guys have there i must say! What loads do you use and in what rifles? I mean, you are far over the maxloads in the tables... How is accuracy with the light bullets?

I have tried Lapua 100gr roundnose bullets with lousy results. Now I mainly use 123gr scenars with, in my opinion anyway, very good performance.

How much do you think the m/96 take? Velocity isn�t all of course but it would be interesting to know the limits. Apparently 965 m/s with 7.3g bullets is no problem, so why are the listed max loads so low?

Well that�s it from me for now. Shoot straight!

/M

I have shot quite a few hot 140-142 grain loads out of my M96 rifles with no problems. Never any sticky bolt lift or visible case problems. The primers have stayed tight for quite a few reloads too. Once I had a bright spot on a case head that turned out to be Moly and Kroil in the chamber. I forgot to swab the chamber after cleaning.

Several sources have stated the M96 rifles were proofed at or above 66,000 psi.

50 grains H4831SC and Sierra BT or Hornady SP bullets run right at 2970 - 3000 fps with a 29" barrel. These were moly coated bullets! I used Federal Match primers.

I am not suggesting you do this, I am merely accounting my own experiences with my M96 rifles.

Scott