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tahoe2 · June 6, 2013, 11:32 PM

I have two of them, one is a 1893 Pattern long rifle with a mfg date of 1931 and the other is an 1893, Spanish Carbine, 1916 Pattern, with a mfg date of 1932.
I would guess that the metallurgy of the 30's would be a great improvement over the 1890"s or even the early 1900's, but I still keep pressures low just to be safe.
They are both decently accurate (2"-4" @ 100) and my hand-loads are just a slight improvement over the 30-30 in power.
They are a pleasure to shoot, and plenty good for deer or black bear.
If I need more power or distance, I have other rifles in bigger calibers.
It doesn't make sense to push those old guns beyond their limits, just enjoy them for what they are.

June 6, 2013, 11:32 PM	#3
tahoe2 Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2011 Location: Seattle area Posts: 661	1893's /7x57 mauser I have two of them, one is a 1893 Pattern long rifle with a mfg date of 1931 and the other is an 1893, Spanish Carbine, 1916 Pattern, with a mfg date of 1932. I would guess that the metallurgy of the 30's would be a great improvement over the 1890"s or even the early 1900's, but I still keep pressures low just to be safe. They are both decently accurate (2"-4" @ 100) and my hand-loads are just a slight improvement over the 30-30 in power. They are a pleasure to shoot, and plenty good for deer or black bear. If I need more power or distance, I have other rifles in bigger calibers. It doesn't make sense to push those old guns beyond their limits, just enjoy them for what they are.