I have every confidence in its ability to handle 7.62 NATO OR any commercial. I own an FR-8 and it is one of my favorite rifles. The M43 was Spains' version of the K98 Mauser in the WWII era and was originally chambered in 7.92x57 (8mm Mauser). The Spanish FR-8 is a whole 'nother kettle of fish! That rifle, while very similar-looking to an FR-7, was converted to 7.62 NATO from Spanish Mauser M43 actions. Besides, I have other, better and stronger. I just don't see any point in pushing ones luck. I really like my 1916 and think it's a well made and handy old carbine, but I reserve it for CB loads and mild(ish) jacketed hand loads. Having said these things, I consider the '93 action to be an iffy choice for 7.62. * I have fired (with certain safety protocols in place) very hot 7.62 in mine - as a test - without the slightest indication of trouble. * The 1916s and FR-7s were designed for rear eschelon troops while Spain was in the process of converting to the CETME as their MBR and one might suppose that they weren't expected to see very heavy use. They were tested to pressures of over 90,000 psi before failure. * I have a copy of the Original Gun Tests article and their reference to the HP White Laboratories tests of the 1916. * The Spaniards did not convert the 1916s to fire the lower-powered CETME round. * The Spanish government did these conversion, not some backyard bubba and they were tested and designed to handle 7.62 Nato pressures of around 52,000 psi acceptably.308 Win is NOT the same round and some. Doug Bowser is correct that it's basically a 44,000 PSI action and its gas safety leaves a bit to be desired when compared to an M98 action. * The '93 is a small ring two lug action. I think it's *pretty* safe rifle, but there are a few things to bear in mind.both good and bad. Interestingly, the later FR-7 conversions were based on the same action.
These old rifles are based on '93 pattern actions and were tested for safety with 7.62 by the Spaniards. They were originally chambered for 7x57 Mauser. I own a 1916 Spanish Short Rifle that was arsenal rechambered for 7.62x51 NATO. However, the M93 action with a good cast bullet load of 4895 under the excellent 311299 runs a lot less psi and will make for an excellent shooter for the daughter. Both R-P and Win factory 175 RNs and Hornady's Light Magnum were running about 10,000 less psi than the milsurp stuff. You would be aghast at the psi some of those 7x57 milsurp rounds were running at. The psi's run very consistent with M80 milsurp 7.62 NATO and factory. That load always works for me with little fuss or working up loads.įYI I've pressure tested several different milsurp 7x57 rounds with 150 to 172 FMJBTs and RNs from 1918 up through the '50s. 311, GC'd and lubed with a good NRA 50/50 lube) over 28 - 30 gr of 4895 (any flavor) with a 1/2 - 3/4 gr dacron filler. I like a 311291, 311041 or 311299 (prefered) cast of COWWs + 2% tin and aged for 7 - 10 days before use (sized at. These rifles do however usually make excellent cast bullet shooters.
#Spanish mauser 7.62 manual
Suffice to say the Spanish manual for them states they are for 7.62 NATO ammuntion also besides the 7.62 CETME cartridge. These M1916s vary a lot in quality so I'll not get into the 7.62 vs.
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