![]() ![]() The possible danger factor being one of excessive headspace being created over time/useage. I don't believe however that the primary concern with these rifles is that of them blowing up with factory ammo, but rather that of the bolt being set back into the receiver lugways, after many rounds of 308 being fired, due to relatively soft steel used in the receivers of some of these rifles. As I recall, none of the tested rifles destructed (blew up) at pressures less than that seen in the standard U.S. I've got the article regarding the results of that testing around here someplace. That being said at least one importer had a random seletion of these rifles tested by White/Westinghouse Labs. If true then what about name brand off the shelf 308 ammo such as Remington, Federal, etc.? My understanding is that the Spanish never intended the 1916 to be used with the 7.62 NATO round but rather with a low pressure round built on the 7.62 brass ( 7.62 CETME?) 458mag round that the large rings can handle. Has anyone actually seen evidence of metal fatique or high pressure signs that would warrant these assumptions? I know the small ring receivers are not as strong as the large ring but still a Mauser action is among the strongest and best. The reason being that the ammo may be loaded hotter for machine guns. This is probably a worn out question but I keep seeing remarks about being careful not to shoot 308 surplus ammo in a 1916 or converted 1893 Mauser. ![]()
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