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8mm Rem Mag.....I know its not a big bore....

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20 November 2003, 22:46
Bakes
8mm Rem Mag.....I know its not a big bore....
I've been reading about this calibre and don't mind the sound of it.
Anybody out there with one.

Bakes
20 November 2003, 23:34
Karl
Not me sorry Bakes, but I have always liked the idea of an 8mm rem mag as well.It never really took off but has impressive ballistics in an oddball dia-probably why I like it.

Karl.
21 November 2003, 00:16
PC
Bakes Nick Harvey took one to Africa and might have whopped a Kudu with it. The ballistics are impressive. Maybe you can kick us of by building one first [Wink]

By the way how is your Rigby project going ??

You do know you will have to do a matching .450 Rigby after the .416 don't you [Big Grin]
21 November 2003, 02:12
NitroX
Try the original - the 8x68S and leave the imitations.
21 November 2003, 02:21
<eldeguello>
I agree with Nitrox. The 8mm Rem. and the 8X68S are ballistically as alike as two peas in a pod. The main advantage I see to the Rem. is that ammo and cases are more available and cheaper here. I don't know if that would be true in Australia, though.

These big 8mm's, using bullets like the 200 grain Nosler Partition, are every bit as good as the big .338's.
21 November 2003, 03:29
Grandpasez
The 8mm Rem didn't sell good, so Rem used case
to make the 416 Rem.One of a few good things
they ever did..Ed.
21 November 2003, 03:52
dan belisle
Actually, if you handload, the 8mm Rem Mag is as much ahead of the 8 X 68S as the 8 X 68S is ahead of the 8 X 57. And yes, I have rifles in all three calibers. I can easily get 3000-3100 fps in my 8 Rem Mag with 220 gr Hornadies, out of a 26" barrel, something that can't be done with the 8 X 68S. While the 8 X 68S is a much slicker feeding case, there is no substitute for cubic invhes, and the 8 Rem Mag just has more case capacity then the 8 X 68S. FWIW - Dan
21 November 2003, 05:48
recoilpad
I have a Remington Model 700 BDL in 8mm Rem Mag. It is about 14 years old and has a 24" barrel. It is accurate and more than adequate for whitetail deer. That is the only animal that I have killed with it. I would like to take it elk hunting some day. The rifle is light so the recoil is stout. [Eek!] I really don't shoot it much anymore as it is too powerful for what I hunt. I still like to look at it as it is a beautiful rifle, but in a odd caliber. I shoot the Remington factory 220gr. ammo in it.
21 November 2003, 06:26
tiggertate
Ditto what Dan said. The factory ammo doesn't do it justice.
21 November 2003, 10:39
<KBGuns>
The 8mm Rem mag was on of the first cartridges I took an liking to. I have a Ruguer No.1 and a 8mm barrel that I will being putting together in the spring as a 8mm Rem Mag. I will be refinishing the stock, fitting a Decelerator, making Talley bases, and scoping it with a 6x42mm Leupold, and a vias muzzel brake. It is the project I look forward to the most next semester.

BTW, any one ever done an inlet safety on the No.1? I plan on doing that aswell and was wondering what there is to it.

Kristofer
21 November 2003, 14:49
Bakes
PC
Ah the rigby project....I wouldn't have a clue [Frown] I can't seem to get hold of my smith. I know he has had some family problems but I can't call him and he won't return my emails. I'm getting pissed real quick. Going to talk to the father-in-law tonight and get him to go around there and see whats doing.

As to the .450 I don't think so, this is my last custom rifle....unless I use that Brazillian mauser action to....

Bakes
21 November 2003, 16:54
PC
Bakes you may need to get that action back and send it to Bob at Kudud Services, his service is great and he tells it to you straight.
22 November 2003, 00:42
Bakes
I've used this smith before on lots of occasions. He built my 22-250AI and has done all my work before, I know he's busy, as he's not accecpting any new work but, when I've rung before he usually drops every thing for a chat, with other people he lets the answering machine get it. I'll see how I go next week.

Bakes
22 November 2003, 03:17
Mikelravy
Resale value is likely to be poor. And who knows how long components will be available. A 300 or 338 cover the same ground and are more practical.
22 November 2003, 03:23
dan belisle
Anyone buying guns or building them on their resale value is playing a mug's game. As for components, as long as they make 375 H & H brass, you'll have brass. And as long as Europe still has guns, we'll still have 8mm bullets. - Dan
22 November 2003, 06:47
Mikelravy
In as much as you never know what the future will bring I think resale value is critical. European 8mm bullets are made for 500fps less than the 8mm Rem and they cost way too much and are hard to get sometimes.