+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Load for G98/40

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Legacy Member Jsne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Last On
    03-23-2024 @ 07:39 AM
    Location
    Denmark
    Posts
    149
    Real Name
    søren Eberholst
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    06:24 PM

    Load for G98/40

    Hi all
    I have post this on K98kicon forum but dont get any answers.

    I got my hands on a 42 German G98/40 all matching.
    WaA 56 serial 3169 e.

    Bore is nice and with Sharp lands and nice looking crown. no visible troaterosion.
    So I expect the riffle to shoot well!! But it dit not.

    I have tried different ammo. From original German WW2 surplus to S&B and Prvi. and different handloads.

    I shoot at 200 m and hit the taget (normal 10 ring) all over (and some outside taget) with all ammo.

    Then I slug the rifflebore on the 98/40 and three om my well shooting K98K.

    And this is what it shows with micrometer:

    G98/40 :
    Owerall: 0.3258 (full lengt to find min. dia.)
    6 Inch from Mussel 0.3267.
    Over land: 0.3145

    Three K98k's Overall:
    6 inch from Mussel 0.3232 too 03234
    over land: avarage: 0.3115

    So, is it possible that the Hungarianicon have cheated a little with the barrel on this riffle ? is it made by reaming the camber to 7,92x57 from a 35M 8x56R barrel or simply made of raw barrel material in stock for 8X56 R?
    (same factory made the Hungaraian 35M in 8X56R at the same time)

    At the pipe over the chamber is stamp 7,92 (normal K98k style)
    But I can say for sure it have never been that.

    The max Neck size for 8x56R is .362 and it is about what i is in this G98/40
    8x57 Js should be max .357.
    (so also indicate conversion from 8X56R)

    The reason I ask is that Prvi make 196 grain FMJ bullets for 8x56R in 0.327
    I have made a 0.327 dummy bullet and put it in a fullsized case with expanded Neck. It will chamber fine with no resistans at all. Then I have expand the caseneck a little more until the bullet drop into the case with no resistans. Emty case still chamber without resistans.
    (this case will not chamber in any of my K98k)

    But it mean that I have to made up a Hybrid Cartridge. Hmm.
    For safty reason I plan to use only necksized cases so they not accidently chamber in other rifles.

    If any other have heart of same problem with this rifles I will be happy to hear.

    Anything from you experts?

    Best regard

    JSNE
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.
    Last edited by Jsne; 06-06-2018 at 09:05 AM.

  2. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  3. #2
    Legacy Member bob q's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Last On
    03-20-2024 @ 10:15 PM
    Location
    north texas
    Posts
    444
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    11:24 AM
    I have over 300 1898 + rifles chambered in 8x57mm . The groove size runs any where from .322 to .327 . All my Austo/ Hung rifles run large . With the larger grooves a flat base bullet will shoot much better that a boat tail . Will also can get better results by changing powder burn rates and muzzle velocities . Yes you can use the larger dia bullet , just work up your load . You will pick up some pressure and velocity with a .001 or .002 + jacketed bullet . If the loaded round will chamber with no resistance , you are good to go . The " case needing to expand to release the bullet " is not true . My tight neck bench rest target rifles have zero neck clearance . You can pull a bullet out by hand and the case neck does not expand to " release " it .

  4. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Load for M-1
    By black1970 in forum Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-26-2010, 08:35 AM
  2. LR load for M1a
    By duggaboy in forum Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 04-16-2010, 02:34 AM
  3. Load for S@W Mod.52
    By SUB VET II in forum Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 08-05-2009, 09:22 PM
  4. .310 Cadet Load
    By Amatikulu in forum Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 05-27-2009, 01:44 AM
  5. NM AR-15 69 SMK Load ?
    By Weez556 in forum Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-26-2009, 02:53 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks