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Re: Your favourite 8 mm
19 October 2004, 22:17
Smoker*Re: Your favourite 8 mm
Hey Johan,
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
19 October 2004, 21:05
monteroJohan,
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
19 October 2004, 21:37
huskyJOHAN,
Why can't I vote on 8x73 Miller & Val. Greiss (necked down .404 case)
That round has been with us for almost 100 years now
Husky
19 October 2004, 23:53
<JOHAN>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
Cheers
/ JOHAN
20 October 2004, 05:03
<JOHAN>Quote:
Well, *we* always had real machine guns, from the MG 08 and 08/15 to the MG 42. Not such Brownings... ;-) ;-P
Carcano
I can't see why machine guns suddenly became relevant
Is there anything else I have forgotten?
/ JOHAN
11 October 2004, 10:30
<JOHAN>sambubba
8mm-06 in metric would be 8X63S
There is already 8X64S from Brenneke
Cheers
/ JOHAN
15 October 2004, 13:40
WstrnhuntrBefore long, apparently some will be saying that their favorite "8mm" is a .325".
15 October 2004, 23:41
<JOHAN>Wstrnhuntr
I wonder why they didn't called it the 323? Maybe Winchester marketing department has some ideas about this
Cheers
/ JOHAN
16 October 2004, 09:24
Mr BillMaybe they thought it will follow their 225.
18 October 2004, 08:31
<JOHAN>Smoker
How do you like the 8X63S(8mm/06)?
I have never used the 3006 for hunting
I got friends who say the faster 8mm packs a bigger punch than the 300 mags.
I guess you rifle is mauser
Cheers
/ JOHAN
19 October 2004, 07:47
carcano91Quote:
How do you like the 8X63
Too Swedish, too ideosyncratic.
"Southern" Europeans will rather stick to the 8x64.
Carcano
19 October 2004, 12:03
carcano91Quote:
Before you start that krautish arrogance
Well, *we* always had real machine guns, from the MG 08 and 08/15 to the MG 42. Not such Brownings... ;-) ;-P
Carcano
09 October 2004, 13:03
BobReedhi 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
09 October 2004, 13:06
carcano91Quote:
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
09 October 2004, 14:55
Cal SibleyI'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.
Cal - Montreal
09 October 2004, 15:06
bartscheTalk about conspiracy -- you don't even let us cast a vote for the 8mmX.404X2.5"
roger
09 October 2004, 17:08
323323 Hollis, gets my vote but it isn't listed
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09 October 2004, 18:54
<9.3x62>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.
10 October 2004, 01:18
carcano91Quote:
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
10 October 2004, 02:30
captdavidYou 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
10 October 2004, 19:14
323If I had to choose a factory round it would be the 8 rem. mag, with todays powders you can get some good velocities out of it.
10 October 2004, 22:23
Fritz KrautQuote:
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.
More about my Mannlicher here: http://www.accuratereloading.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=807744&page=2&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=21&fpart=1
Best regards,
Fritz
To my knowledge these rounds never been offered by any manufacturer. There are so many wildcats it would be impossible to list all