Great info 10x25. You're my hero when it comes to a wide range of knowledge. I want to be just like you when I grow up (I'm 67 }. If I remember correctly, some
M1916 short rifles were converted to 7.62x51 without the FR7 treatment. I've seen arguments that the M93 based actions are strong enough for .308 ammo. But the question is are they safe enough? The gas handling of the M93/95s is poor by the standards of the M98 Mauser. Blown primers or case separation are a much bigger problem.