Mauser Maximum Pressures

[Larryh128]

The 1908 DWM seems OK with high pressure loadings with standard cartridges (270 Winchester). However, if you are one who likes to push things a little, there is a real good chance of setting the lugs back in the receiver. The locking lug seats are a little on the soft side. I think one could use loads at 270 saami pressures with no issues. I would not use a 1908 for a magnum cartridge without having it re-treated. The 1908's I have seen with setback were either in magnum chamberings, loaded too hot, or both. WH

The 08 was never designed for mags nor should it be used for them, although there have been a pile of mags built on standard 98 actions in the past. Not a good idea but it's not a good idea to run 70+ k PSI either in custom actions but guys do it every day.