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Wow, what a story! A fantastic gift for sure and I'm positive they will be put to the use intended. The cartridge of the M.95 straight pull bolt action is quite different from the 1908. The M.95 is a rimmed cartridge while the 1908 is rimless and it has a larger groove diameter of about .327", at least it is on a friend's rifle.

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Thanks. I think I identified the cartridge as a guess some time ago but do need it confirmed. I actually purchased a bag of 8x56R brassjust in case at some gun show. Thinking it might be for this rifle.

What is the proper name of this cartridge? 8x56R ? ie Mannlicher, or eg 8x56R Hungarian? I think maybe the brass I bought was the latter.)

I also think this cartridge is .330. At least that is what it is listed at one source.

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John aka NitroX

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