1891 Argintine

Rex in OTZ · 07-21-2008, 01:54 AM

I just received a 1891 Argintine Mauser and would like to know if .312 or .313 bullets would be a good start, the old rifle was sporterized back in the early 1970's and I would like to shoot it after checking the head space
the main queation is did the Argintine 7.65x53 that it came out in was a lower and milder round than the 1909 was

MauserMan1 · 07-21-2008, 02:06 AM

Either of those rounds should be fine. Try both and see what your rifle likes better. Even better would be to slug your bore. That way you could find out exactly. But .001" isnt going to make much of a difference in pressure or accuracy.

The 1909 was chambered in the exact same cartridge so it was the same. Unless your refering to the 8x57 in the Mod 98. The 8mm was a much more powerful round.

The 7.65x53 is more in the mild .308 class.

Rex in OTZ · 07-21-2008, 11:45 AM

What I have is a round close to the .303British cartridge and suspect the 1891 is not as strong as the later mauser models, would store bought Norma 7.65x53mm Belgian/Argentine be too much pressure for this rifle?

MauserMan1 · 07-21-2008, 04:00 PM

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What I have is a round close to the .303British cartridge and suspect the 1891 is not as strong as the later mauser models, would store bought Norma 7.65x53mm Belgian/Argentine be too much pressure for this rifle?

You are correct in that 91 Mausers are not as strong as say the Mod 98. This isnt a "defect" or anything of that nature. Theyre just the best they could be for that time period.

Norma 7.65 im not sure. It should be ok, but dont quote me. I've used Prvi Partizan with no ill effects, so you might look in to that. Other than that I reload.

07-21-2008, 01:54 AM	#1
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Posts: 387 Trader Rating: (0)	1891 Argintine I just received a 1891 Argintine Mauser and would like to know if .312 or .313 bullets would be a good start, the old rifle was sporterized back in the early 1970's and I would like to shoot it after checking the head space the main queation is did the Argintine 7.65x53 that it came out in was a lower and milder round than the 1909 was

07-21-2008, 02:06 AM	#2
MauserMan1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0)	Either of those rounds should be fine. Try both and see what your rifle likes better. Even better would be to slug your bore. That way you could find out exactly. But .001" isnt going to make much of a difference in pressure or accuracy. The 1909 was chambered in the exact same cartridge so it was the same. Unless your refering to the 8x57 in the Mod 98. The 8mm was a much more powerful round. The 7.65x53 is more in the mild .308 class.

07-21-2008, 11:45 AM	#3
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Posts: 387 Trader Rating: (0)	What I have is a round close to the .303British cartridge and suspect the 1891 is not as strong as the later mauser models, would store bought Norma 7.65x53mm Belgian/Argentine be too much pressure for this rifle?