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Robin
from Tucson, AZ

I used this method in my Ruger 6.5x55 with good results. If you don't have a chronograph then you are playing with disaster.

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From my cold, dead hands!
Thanks Chuck!

Fanback,
It would work if you use USA domestic brass, because in the US, 6.5X55 S-Mau brass are made from 30-06 brass because the head size is close, manufacturers think it doesn't hurt to use a slightly undersized cartridge head.

To verify, I measured my Remington brass, the headsize is 0.473 instead of 0.4803, exactly like the headsize of a .308 or 30-06.

if you can get Norma or Vihtavuori powders, you�ll get loading data at their homepages: www.norma.cc, www.vihtavuori.fi If you use their data, you don�t have to worry.

Best regards,

Fritz

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...the mark of the hunter is the ability to get close.

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Originally posted by ty:
I just bought a carl gustof mauser. It's a model 96 The load books say this action is not as strong as the mod 98.How far can I push this action and still be safe? I have a kimber 308 on a 96 action so I'm guessing I can load until it reaches it's max and be safe.any help would be appricated.

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I currently own not only one swedish mauser but two. The first was a model 96 the second is a model 38. With carful reloading practices and a little common sense, you can achieve excellent results with these rifles.
I have made 600 yard shots on prarie dogs with the 38 and only 18.5 inch barrel, with a 3.5-12x44 target scope mounted on it.
The 96 is still in military dress. I picked it up for 75 dollers from a dealer when he ordered one with a cracked stock. However when the rifle arrived the only crack in the stock was at the front ring of the action and it was just a sliver of wood missing. Just think a complete 96 all numbers matching and one heck of an accurate rifle. The only down fall is that it really doesn't care for light bullets. 139's are the lightest it will shoot accuratly.

Swedish mauser's are very nice rifle's I would highly recommend them to everyone.

If you want the 6.5x55 on the a mod 700 LA it works just fine. You do need to open the bolt face but that is probably only a $100. Which is probably othing compared to Wildcatiing issues in general.

Remington produced the 700 classic in 6.5x55 in the early 90s.

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