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**Mike Irwin** · March 5, 2013, 07:13 AM

No, the implication here is that the original military load for the 7.92x57 Mauser was a 225-gr. FMJ round nose bullet. It was also smaller diameter than the later 7.92x57 round.

In 1905 the case was altered slightly, the bullet diameter increased, and the weight dropped to arrive at the modern 7.92x57.

Hogdon shows bullet weights as heavy as 220-gr. in its online loading guide, and RWS offers bullets up to 200 grains.

IIRC, the twist rate on a post 1905 K98k was 1 in 9.5 inches, so I'm thinking yes, your bullets will be adequately stabilized.

March 5, 2013, 07:13 AM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	No, the implication here is that the original military load for the 7.92x57 Mauser was a 225-gr. FMJ round nose bullet. It was also smaller diameter than the later 7.92x57 round. In 1905 the case was altered slightly, the bullet diameter increased, and the weight dropped to arrive at the modern 7.92x57. Hogdon shows bullet weights as heavy as 220-gr. in its online loading guide, and RWS offers bullets up to 200 grains. IIRC, the twist rate on a post 1905 K98k was 1 in 9.5 inches, so I'm thinking yes, your bullets will be adequately stabilized. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower. Last edited by Mike Irwin; March 5, 2013 at 07:30 AM.