Mine is a sporterized '96 Mauser. It's been quite a while since I've shot it, I should dust it off. I used some spitzers in it, but basically settled on 160gr. RN and they were seated out because of a really long throat. I don't have my old note books out, but I can recall IMR 4350 and 4831, Winchester primers and Norma cases. I'd look up my old overall lengths, but at this point I'd go back to the drawing board with newer data.
I like some of these cartridges that aren't really high pressure, much more pleasant to shoot in regard to muzzle blast. Obviously, mine isn't a long ranger, but it's accurate. For a long time, I've had the thought to try cast bullets it, the bore is good and it's more me. But, I almost picked up a modern 6.5 Creedmore hunting rifle last summer, go figure. Take care.
