Could M96 Swedish take PPU 6.5x55 safely?

[jeanlikethis]

Wiki said the PPU (maybe S&B )rounds are designed with higher pressure for modern bolt actions, old M96 can't use them safely?

Is this true? I saw some one use PPU on their M96 and so far so good.

 

[Baribal]

Well, if Wiki said so..

Seriously, PPU ammo was the most affordable for years. Thousands of PPU cartridges were shot through M/94, 96 and 38, plus Ljungman.
VihtaVuory speaks of the 6.5x55 SKAN a boosted version of the 6.5x55.
PPU, Norma and S&B are perfectly suitable for the old rifle under CIP. Hornady is loaded BELOW CIP standards.

 

[bearhunter]

go onto the PPU website and look it up.

 

[Hitzy]

I've been shooting it, doesn't seem like a very hot round....not overly accurate either lol

 

[tigger]

I have used PPU in 3 m96, one m38 and one ag42, and know several others that have and no booms or sticky bolts yet!

 

[Rumpelhardt]

My M96 does pretty well with PPU 139grn. Everything usually stays well within two inches at a hundred yards which isn't bad with me doing the shooting and it hasn't blown up yet.

 

[jeanlikethis]

I believe S&B accuracy out performs PPU.

Should I say there is always a tolerance margine when talking about the PSI. I read something on line saying Swiss has over pressure testing to their rifles like K31 using designed hot rounds, not sure if Swedish also has that.

 

[Groverino]

Mine did fine with ppu. Not nearly as accurate as handloads but no issues from a safety stand point.

 

[tacfoley]

I have an 1898 m/96, and bought a load of PPU to get the cases.

I have a 1954 K31 and bought a load of PPU to get the cases.

I chrono'ed the 6.5x55 and the 7.5x55 and found that both were around 200fps slower than the service round.

This is shown up by using the sight setting at the appropriate ranges.

Your mileage may differ.

tac

 

[jeanlikethis]

Shultz & Larsen M69 must be very safe to use any new 6.5x55. Its action is much stronger than its Swedish cousin, M96's.