Quote Originally Posted by ireload2 View Post
Proofed for .308 Win or proofed for 7.62 NATO. There is a big difference.
What proof marks are stamped on the rifle?

Why would you mention a G33/40 in this thread?
Why? Because the Mauser is a very similar, bolt action rifle that obviously does not suffer from your "Inherent Weakness". And I re-load for both with similar powder charges.

My .308 converted LE No. 5 is proofed for .308 Win. The otherwise unmarked receiver was proofed in Britainicon (where it was clearly used regularly) and again in Germanyicon.

As Laidlericon correctly observed, the pin holding the rear sight bolt was damaged (I bent it ... and then lost it while fitting a Parker Hale rear sight).

But strangely enough, the rifle has neither shown any sign of "Wandering Zero" ... nor your dreaded " Inherent Weakness" syndrome .

I asked for your advice, as I am forced to respect your superior knowledge in all things ballistic (although NOT in regards to statistics or military history).

Please let me know what measures I should take to ensure that both rifles conform to your latest health and safety requirement.