Sad to see a classic Mauser getting blown to bits. Between “sporterized” milsurps and stuff like this we lose more and more historical guns every day. I wonder if it could have been restored as opposed to this.
This was a wall hanger at best. Stock was ruined. Barrel was bent, mag was missing and it was pitted pretty good in spots. The bolt and action may have been of use to someone, but if anybody can watch this and think twice when reloading, it’s worth it to me to show the dangers of careless relaods. I’ve bought other guns with the intention of blowing up, but can’t bring myself to do it. Either too nice or worth it for the history.
I restore sporterized rifles as my primary hobby and after the 1891 Argentine Mauser I bought and restored, I can tell you for certain that I would not have touched this one with a 10 foot pole. The barrel being bent is a massive red flag and full uncut military replacement stocks just DO NOT EXIST. It took me a year to find a replacement stock on a little obscure Milsurp rifle forum where the guy just so happened to have one in his closet from god knows how long ago when he got a sporterized one with original stock as an extra.
Twice I was standing next to people when this happened, once with a rifle and once with a revolver. In the rifle he had by mistake loaded Vihtvuori 3n37 pistol powder instead of N135. And in the revolver cartridge was a triple load of Titegroup. KABOOM.
I was impressed with out bad it blew. And also squibbed the barrel. I don’t remember the exact charge, but it was the same amount of powder that the book calls for on the high side. Also used TiteGroup.
i liked the video , it was an old beat up rifle maybe had headspace issues ,locking lug setback whatever, no one wants to spend a grand trying to rebuild one of these, the 91 is very hard to get parts ,stocks barrell are not easy finds for a 91, a 98 mauser would have been different
Recall *hearing* about this sort of thing in the late 80’s. Fellow had just got into reloading, and filled the case with some really hot-and-fast double-based pistol powder. He was lucky to survive…
“… if you put a decent amount of it in the case.” 3 to 5 grains of, say, Unique, behind a cast lead bullet can work well for small game and “closer” target practice. My first reloading was with such a formula (1987) in fact.
I want somebody to do this but shoot a light like 110 grain bullet with a case full of red dot over a chronograph. I would love to see the velocity You can achieve with 100,000 psi load even if it doesn't pop the action the first round. Or maybe overcharge it but like 50% overcharge not 300% overcharged and see what you can get for velocity. Of all the gun explosion videos none are ever shot over a chronograph
I agree. We tried to chronograph a 9mm that we overcharged. It came up as an error. I’m looking into a better chronograph to check the velocity with. It wouldn’t had mattered with this one though because all of the pressure went backwards and the round squibbed in the barrel.
@@sacrificialscience4405 true. I got the idea watching iv8888 blow up muzzleloaders with smokeless. I shoot smokeless muzzleloaders and I know the velocities achievable with just a few grain extra of certain powders. Pressure curves are crazy and sometimes nonsensical like in this video. The pressure spiked and dropped so quickly the bullet didn't even have a chance to make it out the barrel.
As much as I hate to see these old Mausers get destroyed, it would have costed more than it was worth to fix it. There used to be a ton of these barreled actions floating around years ago. At least it was a 91 instead of a 1909. Those are a lot more uncommon
i know the 98 action is a large ring and a little stronger then that 91. the 98 also has a third locking lug on the rear of the bolt, the 91 only has 2 lugs not 3 like the 98. but looking at this damage a 98 would not have held together either@icialscience4405
the mauser 98 is stronger action then any of the small ring actions like the 91, 93, or 95 action. those small ring actions were good and strong enougth for what they were chambered in. the small ring action had 2 locking lugs on the front of the bolt,the 98 mauser had 3 lugs one was a safety lug in the rear of the bolt in case the front lugs sheread off. also also the 98 reciever ring was beefier then the small ring actions, which means more steel. the small ring mauser action was chambered for rounds in the 45000 psi range, lower then say a 308 win round. i think that load he had would have destroyed a 98 also in my view
The cleaning rod thing is pointless because when you push it back out you take the camera off of the action, and hence you could have put an obstruction in when you did that... so might as well not even film the cleaning rod part.
Sad to see a classic Mauser getting blown to bits. Between “sporterized” milsurps and stuff like this we lose more and more historical guns every day. I wonder if it could have been restored as opposed to this.
This was a wall hanger at best. Stock was ruined. Barrel was bent, mag was missing and it was pitted pretty good in spots. The bolt and action may have been of use to someone, but if anybody can watch this and think twice when reloading, it’s worth it to me to show the dangers of careless relaods. I’ve bought other guns with the intention of blowing up, but can’t bring myself to do it. Either too nice or worth it for the history.
Checked out your channel as well. Saw you had a video on the model 25 and had to sub. 👍🏼.
I restore sporterized rifles as my primary hobby and after the 1891 Argentine Mauser I bought and restored, I can tell you for certain that I would not have touched this one with a 10 foot pole. The barrel being bent is a massive red flag and full uncut military replacement stocks just DO NOT EXIST. It took me a year to find a replacement stock on a little obscure Milsurp rifle forum where the guy just so happened to have one in his closet from god knows how long ago when he got a sporterized one with original stock as an extra.
all my mauser 98s are sporterized with scopes and all, i dont want them in military dress, to each thier own
Nonsense
good video,shows what can happen if you dont check the powder , which is why i dont shoot anyone else reloads...good video
Twice I was standing next to people when this happened, once with a rifle and once with a revolver. In the rifle he had by mistake loaded Vihtvuori 3n37 pistol powder instead of N135. And in the revolver cartridge was a triple load of Titegroup. KABOOM.
It’s easy to make mistakes if you aren’t careful.
those mauser actions are strong too, i really didnt think it would have been this bad..
I was impressed with out bad it blew. And also squibbed the barrel. I don’t remember the exact charge, but it was the same amount of powder that the book calls for on the high side. Also used TiteGroup.
What’s hilarious is that this video seems to be filmed in the guys backyard with cars cruising by, as he blows up a rifle 😂
Those cars were so far away man. So was I. 🤣
Aint got no gas in it.
Spicy!
Someone get this man a Chronos high speed camera!
i liked the video , it was an old beat up rifle maybe had headspace issues ,locking lug setback whatever, no one wants to spend a grand trying to rebuild one of these, the 91 is very hard to get parts ,stocks barrell are not easy finds for a 91, a 98 mauser would have been different
thats why when you reload always keep your powder in oriignal contaner, and look at it before starting
Very true
Recall *hearing* about this sort of thing in the late 80’s.
Fellow had just got into reloading, and filled the case with some really hot-and-fast double-based pistol powder. He was lucky to survive…
We need to be very cautious when reloading. And check and double check everything
Another excellent piece of work, my friend!
thats some stoppin powa, im gonna need that load data
Nice fast burn pistol powder gives best results.
“… if you put a decent amount of it in the case.”
3 to 5 grains of, say, Unique, behind a cast lead bullet can work well for small game and “closer” target practice.
My first reloading was with such a formula (1987) in fact.
Thanks for another great video!
sir,how many grains of pistol powder did you put in that case, do you not want to say
That was just awesome that is definitely my new favorite have a great weekend
Good job man really like the video
how many grains was that powder, ive got to know
ok sorry i read further down, you pretty much just filled the case with pistol powder, so probbably around 30 grains or so
It wasn’t compressed, but was similar to the same amount of powder that the rifle powder was supposed to have.
A bit of J.B. Weld and a few firm taps from a hammer and that gun will be good as new.
I want somebody to do this but shoot a light like 110 grain bullet with a case full of red dot over a chronograph. I would love to see the velocity You can achieve with 100,000 psi load even if it doesn't pop the action the first round. Or maybe overcharge it but like 50% overcharge not 300% overcharged and see what you can get for velocity. Of all the gun explosion videos none are ever shot over a chronograph
I agree. We tried to chronograph a 9mm that we overcharged. It came up as an error. I’m looking into a better chronograph to check the velocity with. It wouldn’t had mattered with this one though because all of the pressure went backwards and the round squibbed in the barrel.
@@sacrificialscience4405 true. I got the idea watching iv8888 blow up muzzleloaders with smokeless. I shoot smokeless muzzleloaders and I know the velocities achievable with just a few grain extra of certain powders. Pressure curves are crazy and sometimes nonsensical like in this video. The pressure spiked and dropped so quickly the bullet didn't even have a chance to make it out the barrel.
At what point does an experiment like this become a destructive device?
Would have to generate a bigger explosion than that to constitute a destructive device. Wouldn’t be any different than tannerite
So what exactly are you trying to prove??
That you can blow up a 100 year old rifle??
Elmer Kieth did all that in the 1950s
Not trying to prove anything. Just wanted to see and show what would happen if someone messed up reloading. Thank you for watching.
I think there are hundreds of overloaded, wrongly plowered ammo video explosions out and for some unknown reason somebody blow up a good rifle
@@monta247 the rifle was garbage
what did the Carl Gustaf warranty dept say about a refund ?
🤣
This is why lysdexia and smokeless powder is a dangerous combo.
😅 Very true!!
Not butt hurt, but it did give me acid reflux!!! Cool video! I will continue to watch!!!
That’s a good one. Lol. Thanks for watching!
Have you tried the same experiment but with shotgun powder?
The powder I used is also for shotguns. Some of the faster powders are used in both shotgun and pistol ammo
Exploded😵💫Run Forrest Run 🏃
What was the powder of that bullet ???
TiteGroup. It’s pretty hot as far as powder goes.
Twice the powder would be good .
Don't fret over that one any more.
Nice! Was that just a full case of Titegroup or something? Thanks for destroying stuff for us 🇺🇸
How ever much powder that was in it, just replaced with TG. Thanks for watching man!!
@@sacrificialscience4405 I enjoy it as long as they’re junkers. It looks a bit hammered and after a bit HAMMERED 🤣✌🏻
As much as I hate to see these old Mausers get destroyed, it would have costed more than it was worth to fix it. There used to be a ton of these barreled actions floating around years ago. At least it was a 91 instead of a 1909. Those are a lot more uncommon
Do an Arisaka if you haven't yet.
Can’t afford to blow one of those up. Lol
made woodchips of that thing!
Pressure rating ?
According to quick load, a touch over 400k
This is the earlier and weaker 1891 Mauser action. Can you do a similar test with the stronger 1898 Mauser action?
I would if I can find a good deal on one in rough shape.
i know the 98 action is a large ring and a little stronger then that 91. the 98 also has a third locking lug on the rear of the bolt, the 91 only has 2 lugs not 3 like the 98. but looking at this damage a 98 would not have held together either@icialscience4405
the mauser 98 is stronger action then any of the small ring actions like the 91, 93, or 95 action. those small ring actions were good and strong enougth for what they were chambered in. the small ring action had 2 locking lugs on the front of the bolt,the 98 mauser had 3 lugs one was a safety lug in the rear of the bolt in case the front lugs sheread off. also also the 98 reciever ring was beefier then the small ring actions, which means more steel. the small ring mauser action was chambered for rounds in the 45000 psi range, lower then say a 308 win round. i think that load he had would have destroyed a 98 also in my view
I guess I missed the point do you just like blowing things up or what
I do. But also want to show what would happen if a mistake is made while reloading.
The cleaning rod thing is pointless because when you push it back out you take the camera off of the action, and hence you could have put an obstruction in when you did that... so might as well not even film the cleaning rod part.
Okay. Thank you for watching. I’ll remember that next time. Any other pointers?
@@sacrificialscience4405 Nope! Everything else was awesome!
MAGA 24
What about rifle chambered for HANDGUN CARTRIDGES ?
I could blow that up to. 😂