Bloodnativ,

If someone hasn't already beat me to it, I'll take the ammo. A PM is on the way.

To everyone else, thanks for taking the time with your responses.

If noone is taking you up on the offer, I will.
I will be shooting mine in a Bruno 722.
Thank you, PM also sent.
Frank

I like the 180 gn BT's. In 8mm they are pretty tough as BT's go and are plenty bullet for deer and very accurate. IMR 4064 was THE powder in mine. Rlr 15 is not bad either.

For tougher game I would suggest the 195 gn Hornady or S&B ammo with 196 gn loads.

Denton, What is a "instrumented" rifle?

47 gr IMR4895, 200 gr, 2630 fps, 1" 5 shot group 100 meters
50 gr IMR4895 sticky bolt
52 gr IMR4895 very sticky bolt

beemanbeem...

It's one that is equipped for measuring pressure. These days, that's not very difficult or expensive.