8MM

oldoregon · Dec 7, 2004

anybody have info on 8mm balistics?

MrBaitnFish · Dec 7, 2004

Which 8mm are you reffering to old organ. There's several to choose from: 8mm Mauser, 8mm lebel, 8mm rem mag. There are over 50 different 8mm chamberings to choose from. Need more info.

oldoregon · Dec 8, 2004

I apologize for not being specific. I am reffering to the 8x57 mauser. Thanks for any info!

MrBaitnFish · Dec 8, 2004

This is a good cartridge. .323 diameter, powerwise similar to a 30-06. It pushes 200 grain bullets at appx. 2,500fps. If you handload it is pretty versatile, options are mainly between 150-220 grain bullets. It is an old german military cartridge. Do you have one or thinking of getting one?

oldoregon · Dec 8, 2004

I am thin ing of getting a russian(battle of stalingrad) capture Karbine 98 M48. I have a friend who already has one, and it is great for all types of big game. Pretty acurate out to about 350-400 yards, then it starts to rainbow, just like any other round, but a good round nonetheless. I think he said his gun liked fedaral ammo the best, but the only problem is that it wont feed snub nosed bullets well.

oldoregon · Dec 14, 2004

Anybody have any personal info on this round?

MrBaitnFish · Dec 15, 2004

What else do you want to know? It's a decent but often overlooked cartridge. If that's what you want get it. I would probably have any military surplus rifle checked out, including the headspacing. Especially if you're going to do any handloading for it. Factory ammo is pretty mild.

oldoregon · Dec 15, 2004

LAST EDITED ON Dec-15-04 AT 11:20PM (MST)[p]Thanks Mr.baitnfish, I'm just looking for little tidbits. Like performance on deer and elk, accuracy ect. Thanks for the info.