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Ok gents as always I have much interest in anything Mannlicher related so here are some dimensions that I took of some cases that I have here:

- Kynoch 0.063" thick x 0.520" dia.

- S&B 0.063" thick x 0.524" dia.

- Bertram 0.064" thick x 0.524" dia.

- Military 0.063" thick x 0.526" dia.


Matt.

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Matt,
This is great real world practical info, exactly the confirmation of my suspicions that I was looking for.
So C.I.P. = AFU

In addition, I have been in contact with Bruce Bertram and he was kind enough to send me a vintage drawing with specs for the original 6.5x53R that also confirm the expected proper ~.063”-067” rim thickness.

It is unfortunate that the Euro C.I.P. organization has codified the incorrect dimensions. Not that there are any new rifles or ammunition being made but it does reinforce other bad information used by producers such as Buffalo Arms.

A debt if gratitude to Bruce Bertram for having the passion to “get it right”.

- Mike

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