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Nathan · April 23, 2012, 10:13 AM

I think all actions can handle 3.5" shells. Can someone back me up on this?

I reason this because action strength is set by maximum bolt thrust which is chamber pressure x Shell base contact area. The area and is the same for all. I think max chamber pressure is the same or close.

April 23, 2012, 10:13 AM	#5
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	I think all actions can handle 3.5" shells. Can someone back me up on this? I reason this because action strength is set by maximum bolt thrust which is chamber pressure x Shell base contact area. The area and is the same for all. I think max chamber pressure is the same or close.