Bolt face diameters-K98 vs. Swede 96 ?

Full MeTal Jack · 04-22-2008, 11:34 PM

Question?
I have barreled a 98 action chambered for the 6.5x55 Swede cartridge. The 6.5 base is wider than the standard 8mm or 06 case, .473".
Do I need to have bolt face opened up so the case wont be cocked or miss-aligned with the chamber? Barrel is Adams and Barnett.

Asphalt Cowboy · 04-23-2008, 12:06 AM

You shouldn't have any problems with it. There's only .003" difference between the two case heads, and the bolt face is machined with plenty of tolerance.

lefty o · 04-23-2008, 07:14 PM

quite frankly, it depends on who's brass/ammo you plan to use in it. most ammo uses the small rim diameter, only a couple (lapua/norma) use the correct rim diameter.

Full MeTal Jack · 05-14-2008, 09:01 PM

;thanks guys
Rifle shoots about a 3/4" group. Hope to get it down to 1/2"

Minionsram · 05-14-2008, 09:45 PM

Thats a nice group for a hunting rifle! WHat all have you done to get it to that point? ( tell us everything, we need porn!) We might be able to help you get it below that 3/4 mark.

samuel · 05-15-2008, 07:17 AM

Getting a .75" group with a military action is about all you can expect and frankly it surprises me that you get that good.As stated the bolt face is already opened up enough to handle the larger rim. sam.

04-22-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,427 Images: 1	Bolt face diameters-K98 vs. Swede 96 ? Question? I have barreled a 98 action chambered for the 6.5x55 Swede cartridge. The 6.5 base is wider than the standard 8mm or 06 case, .473". Do I need to have bolt face opened up so the case wont be cocked or miss-aligned with the chamber? Barrel is Adams and Barnett. __________________ [IMG]http://img287.echo.cx/img287/63/9130110x100a4vb.jpg

05-14-2008, 09:01 PM	#4
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,427 Images: 1	;thanks guys Rifle shoots about a 3/4" group. Hope to get it down to 1/2" __________________ [IMG]http://img287.echo.cx/img287/63/9130110x100a4vb.jpg

04-23-2008, 12:06 AM	#2
Asphalt Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A one horse town in E.Kansas. Posts: 305	You shouldn't have any problems with it. There's only .003" difference between the two case heads, and the bolt face is machined with plenty of tolerance.

04-23-2008, 07:14 PM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	quite frankly, it depends on who's brass/ammo you plan to use in it. most ammo uses the small rim diameter, only a couple (lapua/norma) use the correct rim diameter.

05-14-2008, 09:45 PM	#5
Minionsram Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 71	Thats a nice group for a hunting rifle! WHat all have you done to get it to that point? ( tell us everything, we need porn!) We might be able to help you get it below that 3/4 mark.

05-15-2008, 07:17 AM	#6
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Getting a .75" group with a military action is about all you can expect and frankly it surprises me that you get that good.As stated the bolt face is already opened up enough to handle the larger rim. sam.