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03 February 2005, 07:46
Voldamort
8.5x62 mm
Is there an (.338) 8.5x62mm wildcat based on the 9.3x62mm mauser?


Good Luck
04 February 2005, 21:52
Otto
Looks to me to be pretty close to something based on the gibbs design. I don't know if there is a .338 gibbs or not.


God bless the American Warrior!
04 February 2005, 23:18
montero
I believe there is one, both in rimless and rimmed version.
It was designed by Werner Reb and it is called 8,5x63(R) Reb.
Case is very improved, with almost paralel sides and a sharp shoulder.
Montero
05 February 2005, 23:11
Helmut Eller
....and only Mr. Reb can tell you the difference between his creation and the .338-06 Impr......
06 February 2005, 03:06
BFaucett
quote:
Originally posted by Voldamort:
Is there an (.338) 8.5x62mm wildcat based on the 9.3x62mm mauser?


While it is based on the .30-06 case, the .338 SABI is basically the same thing. The .338 SABI's shoulder is further forward than the standard .338-06.

see:
http://www.sabirifles.co.za/sabi338.htm

-Bob F.
06 February 2005, 23:05
OddBall2
Now this is an interesting project. Is there a reference for case drawings of these cartridges?

.338 Hawk
.338 Gibbs
8.5x62mm Mauser