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Made it back to the range today with the 8mm Mazon . Shot @ 100 and 200 yds. Temps were around 20 deg F. Still shooting 195 gr Hornady bullets with IMR 4350. 68 grs of 4350 gave me groups in the 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch @ 200yds. Not sure what other bullets I will try next.
 
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It has been kind of cold here lately so trips to the range are few and far between. (-32 C this morning). Tried the 175 Sierras with 4350. While they shot OK they don't really offer anything the 195 Hornady's provide. Think I will try something that will penetrate a little more. The 200 gr Barnes TSX should fill that bill.
 
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I have nothing to add, other than to say this is quite inspiring. Thanks for sharing your project.
 
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Another update on shooting the 8mm Mazon. Worked up to 70 grs of IMR 4350 with the 175 gr Sierra. They grouped around an inch @ 100 yds. Never had time to try them @ 200 yds. 70grs is not max with this bullet. Will re-try 70 and maybe 71 & 72 grs to see which groups best.
Also tried the 200 gr Barnes. Dropped back to 63 grs and worked up to 65grs. Pressures are still quite low. Groups are about 1 1/4 inch @ 100yds and POI was about 2 in lower than the 195 and 175 gr bullets previously tested. I was concerned I might get a bit of copper fouling in this old Husqvarna rifle. I was pleased to see there was no more fouling after shooting the Barnes bullets than there was with any other brand of bullet I have fired out of this rifle.
I have an 8x68 and a 8mm-338 .Case capacity and loads on my rifles are identical,as are chronographed velocities (+ /- 25fps with everything tested). Case capacity on the 8mm Mazon is slightly less (a couple grs) but I am seeing very similar loads developing. I suspect velocities will be similar. Will see in the spring when its warm enough to drag the chrony out.
 
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