6.5x55 Swedish Mauser M96 loads - Page 2

Clark · February 18, 2012, 06:21 PM

Husqvarna chambered a number of 96 Swedish Mausers in 270.
A quantity of these were imported ~5 years ago by Sarco.
The 270 has a SAAIM registered maximum pressure of 65,000 psi.
The range for 270 proof testing is between 84,500 and 91,000 psi.

Large Boxer primer pockets in 1889 7.65x53mm Mauser type case heads are good for 67,000 psi [Quickload when agreeing with chrono] and long brass life in an individual rifle.

There is no guarantee that Husqvarna proof tested those rifles. Looks those CZ52 pistols blow up with factory ammo. They can import without proof testing.

Ackley's 1965 book, "Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders Volume 1 " did not test the Swedish Mauser.
Because of that void in Ackley tests, I bought a 94, 96, and 38 Swedish Mausers for testing.
So far I have only got around to testing the 96.
I am not done, but it is doing ok so far.

lonniemike · February 18, 2012, 08:02 PM

You go Clark. BTW, What year of manufacture is the 96?

hivel37 · February 18, 2012, 09:56 PM

Obviously the first year of manufacture was 1896. I had one from 1916. They were made deep into the 1930's at least.

Nevermind..........

davery25 · February 20, 2012, 05:55 PM

hivel selling your swede was a poor life decision

Recarga how are you measuring OAL? Are you using some kind of comparator gauge to read off the bullet ogive?

davery25 · February 20, 2012, 06:01 PM

recarga how does the new load with IMR4350 shoot compared to the RL22/Sierra MK load?

I'm planning to use H4350 which is similar to IMR4350 (in burn rate at least) and that one catches my eye.

Finally received the Lapua 139 grain FMJs and they're a thing of beauty (am i strange - finding beauty in bullets?)

mcameron · December 8, 2012, 01:24 AM

Swedish steel used to mfg their M96 was NOT straight carbon steel. It was alloyed with nickel, copper,and vanadium thus greatly increasing strength and durability as well as anti-corrosive. The M96s were proofed at 66,000 psi while the cartridge for ammo max's at 55,000 psi. You can increase your velocity while lowering chamber pressures with a slower burning powder. The only weakness in the M96 is the gas system. I have a few friends pushing 120gr to 3015fps and 129gr to 2950fps . Not sure of their load recipe right off but they have had zero problems with these loads in their Swedish M96s.
For the cost of brass, for now I buy PPU MATCH 120s & 139BTSP .Both do very well. What it costs online is only a few cents more than buying the virgin brass to reload. It's like getting a free loading and really good pre-annealed brass.

February 18, 2012, 06:21 PM	#26
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	Husqvarna chambered a number of 96 Swedish Mausers in 270. A quantity of these were imported ~5 years ago by Sarco. The 270 has a SAAIM registered maximum pressure of 65,000 psi. The range for 270 proof testing is between 84,500 and 91,000 psi. Large Boxer primer pockets in 1889 7.65x53mm Mauser type case heads are good for 67,000 psi [Quickload when agreeing with chrono] and long brass life in an individual rifle. There is no guarantee that Husqvarna proof tested those rifles. Looks those CZ52 pistols blow up with factory ammo. They can import without proof testing. Ackley's 1965 book, "Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders Volume 1 " did not test the Swedish Mauser. Because of that void in Ackley tests, I bought a 94, 96, and 38 Swedish Mausers for testing. So far I have only got around to testing the 96. I am not done, but it is doing ok so far. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

December 8, 2012, 01:24 AM	#31
mcameron Junior Member Join Date: December 7, 2012 Posts: 5	swedish steel Swedish steel used to mfg their M96 was NOT straight carbon steel. It was alloyed with nickel, copper,and vanadium thus greatly increasing strength and durability as well as anti-corrosive. The M96s were proofed at 66,000 psi while the cartridge for ammo max's at 55,000 psi. You can increase your velocity while lowering chamber pressures with a slower burning powder. The only weakness in the M96 is the gas system. I have a few friends pushing 120gr to 3015fps and 129gr to 2950fps . Not sure of their load recipe right off but they have had zero problems with these loads in their Swedish M96s. For the cost of brass, for now I buy PPU MATCH 120s & 139BTSP .Both do very well. What it costs online is only a few cents more than buying the virgin brass to reload. It's like getting a free loading and really good pre-annealed brass.

February 18, 2012, 08:02 PM	#27
lonniemike Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Posts: 138	You go Clark. BTW, What year of manufacture is the 96?

February 18, 2012, 09:56 PM	#28
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	Obviously the first year of manufacture was 1896. I had one from 1916. They were made deep into the 1930's at least. Nevermind..........

February 20, 2012, 05:55 PM	#29
davery25 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 318	hivel selling your swede was a poor life decision Recarga how are you measuring OAL? Are you using some kind of comparator gauge to read off the bullet ogive?

February 20, 2012, 06:01 PM	#30
davery25 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 318	recarga how does the new load with IMR4350 shoot compared to the RL22/Sierra MK load? I'm planning to use H4350 which is similar to IMR4350 (in burn rate at least) and that one catches my eye. Finally received the Lapua 139 grain FMJs and they're a thing of beauty (am i strange - finding beauty in bullets?)