Unfortunately, I've never shot anything larger than a 11 x 8 1/2" target with the 8mm/06. The action is a Turk 98 and the barrel is between 27" to 29". (I am a Mauser nut, all my rifles except my .303 Brit. and .22 are a Mauser design- 25-06, 30-06, 8mm/06, 35 Whelen and a custom .405 Win. on a P-14 action.) I don't remember the exact length. None-the-less, the power should be right on the heals of the 300s if not equal.
Power isn't my main interest though, accuracy is. I haven't had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with the rifle but it will keep its shots under an inch at 100 yrds.
Good Shooting,
Smoker
Posts: 178 | Location: Pennsylvania - USA | Registered: 17 September 2003
now that you mention the 8x64 I culled a few hinds with mine last weekend.
load was GPA 10,1g bullets in front on Vihtavuori's 550 for 930 m/s and performance was awsome.
hopefully, I shall be able to try the 12,7 g GPA's which I have loaded with MRP in my 8mm MAZON for 900 m/s this coming weeking, and I'll let you know how did they work.
regards,
montero
Posts: 874 | Location: Madrid-Spain | Registered: 03 July 2000
Montero So, you still have the Brno in 8X64S. How has the GPA worked of wild boars and other animals? a 12,7 gram GPA from the Mazon will be strong medicine
Husky- Why? Because I had completely forgotten the Miller & Val. Greiss Now, if you send me that 404 of yours, I will correct the poll
Smoker* Sounds like a nice collection. One can't have to many mausers
hi TC1 am 8mm is 323 dimater bullet weighing about 180gr in a case about the same size as a 3006 . this will give you an idea. i am sure some else can explain better . Bob
Posts: 116 | Location: N.J. | Registered: 24 September 2001
Quote: I love the idea of an 8x60S, though I have had substantial difficulties getting one built here stateside, so it may have to remain adoration from afar.
Huh ? Why haven't you been able to lease a Triebel reamer for a short time ? *Puzzled* Carcano
Posts: 2452 | Location: Old Europe | Registered: 23 June 2001
I've only used the 8x57 Mauser round and am quite happy with it. In a good commercial rifle like the Remington Classic you can really step it up a notch or two if you reload for it. Best wishes.
None of the reamer makers I talked to had one, and would have had to make one for me for $200+. Then every source of brass I could find, which isn't many, were on indefinite backorder. RCBS die sets are $125. Anyway, it all added up to more fuss (and waiting) that I wanted to bother with.
Quote: None of the reamer makers I talked to had one, and would have had to make one for me for $200+.
*Shakes head* It takes a few phone calls, a security deposit for the return, and the leasing fee itself. And you'll have the reamer sent to you in 7 to 14 days, depending upon which type of delivery you choose.
Carcano
Posts: 2452 | Location: Old Europe | Registered: 23 June 2001
You forgot my new one. The Three-Two-Five Express. It'll shoot a .323 bullet at 30-06 velocities. It will work in an 'intermediate' Mauser action becauses it uses a 57mm case. It'll be a sucess! Sound familiar? capt david
Posts: 655 | Location: South Texas | Registered: 11 January 2004
Quote: 323 Hollis, gets my vote but it isn't listed .
Quote: Talk about conspiracy -- you don't even let us cast a vote for the 8mmX.404X2.5"
Gentlemen
The reason is very simple To my knowledge these rounds never been offered by any manufacturer. There are so many wildcats it would be impossible to list all
Quote: I love the idea of an 8x60S, though I have had substantial difficulties getting one built here stateside, so it may have to remain adoration from afar. My custom 8x57JS is a sub-0.5 MOA shooter (5-shots), so I have great affection for it as well...
If I wasn�t the happy owner of a nice Mannlicher NO in 8x60S Magnum, I would have voted for the 8x57IS. They both are beautiful allround cartridges, but with the 8x57IS you have the advantage to be able to buy a box of round at every iron monger. There are no practical differences between the two cartridges.
Is there anything else I have forgotten? 
There is already 8X64S from Brenneke 
. Bob
roger
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To my knowledge these rounds never been offered by any manufacturer. There are so many wildcats it would be impossible to list all 
