Just out of interest has anyone shot any of these continental RUM ancestors? Were they hopelessly optimistic (over 4000ftlbs energy from 170gr bullet!) What were they based on 404?

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For those infected with the magnum mania, the story of the various vom Hofe cartridges is enticing. Some of them remained prototypes or semi-prototypes. I use to visit the Gehmann shop in Karlsruhe when I pass there, and like to chat with the very knowledgeable gunsmith, Mr. Schweigert. Old Walter Gehmann is still alive (!), and drops in ever so often (though I have never met him yet in person).

One might wish to add the latest sibling of the family, the fine 9,5 x 66 vom Hofe (probably the best of 'em all).

Regards,

Carcano
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Gentlemen,

Thankyou very much indeed. I've allways been fascinated by the Vom Hofe line not least because of the name! Unfortunately I am much more conservative in my shooting and buying habits.

A question for you both:- do you think the 6x57 mentioned in COTW actualy existed as a factory loading?

Dear 1894,

I always wondered whence your name is derived: Swedish carbine, Brasil Mauser, or Winchester ? :-).
As to the 6 x 57 Mauser, Olson's book did not help.

Regards,
Carcano

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1894, for stalking in GB have you considered the 6.5x68? I used a Steyr in that chambering on chamois, trajectory and results were most impressive! Don�t use the 6 g bullet, heavier ( 125 to 140 grs )is better. I think dies and brass are way cheaper than "von Hofe" designs.

A Mauser 98 would be classic ( a Mauser 66 in that chambering is extremely handy!! ), a Steyr very accurate, and a Sauer 202 with 6.5x68 and 8x68S would handle anything on this planet except four animals with rather thick hides.

For emergencies: Woodleigh 250 grs Solid, GS FN.

Have fun! Hermann

Hermann,

Do Sauer have the 6.5 X 68 and 8 X 68 as barrels.

A friend of mine in Australia had interest but it appeared that the Sauer was not available in those calibers.

Mike

Carcano 91 - I hope you jest re Winchester 1894 the year of birth of the 6.5x55 cartridge

AHunter - my interest is solely in the realm of history, for my style of hunting the 6.5x68 would be too much. I have my lot now and will never change I think.