Swedish Mauser Maximum Pressures

[Adam Helmer]

Rapier,

IF you go back to your initial post, the technician told Dr. Heath "Not to fire another round as it was 81.000 psi." Ok, the 1896 action held together for that shot, BUT even the technician said, "No more!" Even those Norma folks knew they were in dangerous territory.

Does Norma sell 6.5X55MM ammo rated at 81,000 psi? Of course not and your thread here really does not mean much except a Mauser action can go to the "Red Line" and we all knew that. What pressures does Norma recommend for the M1896 Swedish Mauser? I bet factory 6.5mm loads from Norma are FAR below 81,000 psi and even 65,000 psi!

Adam