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7/26/2010 5:16:55 PM EDT
I have a model 96 Swedish mauser that I picked up that has been sporterized and re-chambered to 257 Roberts. I did not do this and do not know the gunsmith that did.

I finally shot it this weekend and inspected the spent case for signs of pressure. There was no bulging of the case, but I did notice that the primer had seemed to move back. The primer was no longer flush with the bottom of the case. If that makes any sense.

The cartridges were not factory new, they were bought at a gun show from some reloader. I did try firing a couple of these cases in a factory Ruger model 77 and they fired fine and the primer was still flush after firing in the ruger.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

TIA
7/26/2010 5:56:37 PM EDT
[#1]
Pics?

Re BARRELED or simply re-chambered?  Big difference considering the Swede is .264" diameter and the bob isn't.
7/26/2010 6:26:24 PM EDT
[#2]
It was re barreled.

I will try and get pics up tomorrow. What specifically would you like to see? I will do my best to get it.
8/3/2010 5:11:48 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
I have a model 96 Swedish mauser that I picked up that has been sporterized and re-chambered to 257 Roberts. I did not do this and do not know the gunsmith that did.

I finally shot it this weekend and inspected the spent case for signs of pressure. There was no bulging of the case, but I did notice that the primer had seemed to move back. The primer was no longer flush with the bottom of the case. If that makes any sense.

The cartridges were not factory new, they were bought at a gun show from some reloader. I did try firing a couple of these cases in a factory Ruger model 77 and they fired fine and the primer was still flush after firing in the ruger.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

TIA


I would NEVER shoot anyone elses reloads.
8/3/2010 6:09:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:

I would NEVER shoot anyone elses reloads.


I would also check the head space and possibly slug the barrel.
8/4/2010 8:45:50 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
It was re barreled.

I will try and get pics up tomorrow. What specifically would you like to see? I will do my best to get it.




So 9 days later, no picks ??     Let me guess, you went to the next gun show, and passed the "Old Maid" ....... Right ?
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