Mauser Model 1896 9mm

[Larryjk]

Jack, A friend had a Newton in a 256 that he had to surrender during an estate settlement. He damn near cried over that because he had so many memories in the gun. It was in really good shape (had been his grandfathers) and he and his grandfather had taken all kinds of big game with the rifle. He likes my 6.5/06 because he feels it is almost the same thing. I believe the 6.5/06 is a little faster because the case has a little more capacity. I'll have to look up loading data for the 256 Newton so I can compare them. I am getting 3098 fps out of a 24 inch barrel with Hornady 129 grain interlock. They are heck on antelope. Hey, this is a handgun thread!