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Viability of 8mm Mauser (8x57) as a long range round
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<blockquote data-quote="morcey2" data-source="post: 1029952" data-attributes="member: 71004"><p>I have more 8x57 guns than any other chambering by a LOOOOOONG shot. I think it's one of the most underrated rounds out there. SAAMI didn't do it any favors either. I have a load/rifle that shoots MOA* with 200 gr NP @ 2600 fps that I wouldn't hesitate to use on anything up to elk out to 400 yards. But that's about as far as I'd go personally, at least for hunting. The trajectory is "steep" enough that any error in range is magnified. </p><p></p><p>For paper punching, I don't see any reason an SMK, Nosler CC, or Hornady HPBT couldn't do 1000 yards. At 2600 fps muzzle velocity, they'd all remain supersonic beyond 1000 yards. I doubt it would be competition-level, but it would be fun and completely feasible to ring steel at 1000 yards from the right rifle. (I'm hoping to try it soon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p><p></p><p>Matt</p><p></p><p>*I realize that an MOA-shooting rifle isn't great for long range hunting, but this is in a surplus sporterized spanish M44 with the original barrel. It works for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="morcey2, post: 1029952, member: 71004"] I have more 8x57 guns than any other chambering by a LOOOOOONG shot. I think it's one of the most underrated rounds out there. SAAMI didn't do it any favors either. I have a load/rifle that shoots MOA* with 200 gr NP @ 2600 fps that I wouldn't hesitate to use on anything up to elk out to 400 yards. But that's about as far as I'd go personally, at least for hunting. The trajectory is "steep" enough that any error in range is magnified. For paper punching, I don't see any reason an SMK, Nosler CC, or Hornady HPBT couldn't do 1000 yards. At 2600 fps muzzle velocity, they'd all remain supersonic beyond 1000 yards. I doubt it would be competition-level, but it would be fun and completely feasible to ring steel at 1000 yards from the right rifle. (I'm hoping to try it soon. :) ) Matt *I realize that an MOA-shooting rifle isn't great for long range hunting, but this is in a surplus sporterized spanish M44 with the original barrel. It works for me. [/QUOTE]
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