Good condition ,96 actions have been rechambered for rounds such as the .264 WinMag by others and the 6.5x68(by me). While I didn't go for maximum loads, I was still able to hit 3,100fps with 130gr. bullets.
; I believe a wildcatter named "Arch" noted in Ackely's books, was instrumental in showing the actual strength of the 96 actions and was the one who re-cahmbered tham to .264 Win Mag, then developed his own 6.5 Imp Arch on the 6.5x55 case. At this time, I have virtually the same action, either a M92 or m94, I think, that was factory chambered in .308 Winchester in Europe. That, my friends, is a 63,000 to 64,000PSI round.
; I would think the action is a bit short for factory 9.3x62 and I'd stay with shorter rounds. The 6.5x68, were, of coruse, to long as well and a single-shot propositon. It was my long range deer rifle for a season. Effective, too.