Re: The spacing on my M1916 Spanish Mauser is almost 1/2". That means that the 7 mm Mauser 7x57 bullet likely goes airborne inside the throat for an instant when fired before it encounters any rifling. The M1916 does not shoot well. Just a thought. The military 7mm Mauser load used a long heavy round nosed bullet. If you are shooting more normal pointed spitzer bullets of moderate weight, it would very well affect on target results. If you have not, do try some longer heavier round nosed bullets. It may very well improve your down range performance. Sincerely. bruce.
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