Mauser c96 Caliber

[alvin]

Originally Posted by Olle

Surprisingly enough, many people (for example on Gunboards) still insist that it's safe to shoot Tok ammo in a Broomhandle.

Some Tokarev ammo were 1400 fps, those should be safe. The only problem is Tokarev ammo quality being questionable, it lacks consistency, muzzle velocity varies big time in Chronograph, cartridges from a single box are measured from 1300 fps to 1600+ fps.

The quality of commercial 1200 fps PPU and 1400 fps Fiocchi 7.63mm cartridge is much more consistent. The quality is higher than surplus ammo. I believe they also make 7.62mm Tokarev cartridge. When have time, I will buy a couple of boxes and measure their velocity as well.