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garryc · September 16, 2012, 01:50 PM

The thing is that max pressure in most manuals is set at 36000 cup in deference to some idiot that might put it in a M88 commission rifle, or to a lesser extent a small ring action. 36000 cup is realistic for the M88, and 45000 for a small ring. The 98 action is a large ring and it rated just as good or better than a Springfield in 30-06, or a M700 Remington. M98 actions have been converted to just about every cartridge that will fit the mag. The Persian is the cream of the crop and should be kicking out a 200 grain bullet in the 2600 fps range. In the field there is no real difference in a 30-06 and an 8mm Mauser. Any advantage, one way or the other, is strictly academic.

Norma data has that weight running right on the heels of 2600fps, but I don't have Norma powder.

September 16, 2012, 01:50 PM	#3
garryc Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2005 Posts: 2,536	The thing is that max pressure in most manuals is set at 36000 cup in deference to some idiot that might put it in a M88 commission rifle, or to a lesser extent a small ring action. 36000 cup is realistic for the M88, and 45000 for a small ring. The 98 action is a large ring and it rated just as good or better than a Springfield in 30-06, or a M700 Remington. M98 actions have been converted to just about every cartridge that will fit the mag. The Persian is the cream of the crop and should be kicking out a 200 grain bullet in the 2600 fps range. In the field there is no real difference in a 30-06 and an 8mm Mauser. Any advantage, one way or the other, is strictly academic. Norma data has that weight running right on the heels of 2600fps, but I don't have Norma powder.