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Old October 26, 2013, 03:45 PM   #14
Hawg
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Well, the Spaniards drilled vent holes when upgrading to the model of 1916.
I guess they thought the vent would help get gas out from a blown primer or split case better than the slight reduction in metal.
Its my understanding the Spanish 1916's were rechambered for the NATO 7.62x51mm which isn't as hot as commercial .308. I had one and my gunsmith, actually a master builder told me the receiver would eventually stretch using factory 308 loads.
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