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It was tough to get good images of this little one and it's sibling who is out of view in this shot. Distance required the 500mm = 1.4... -
Excellent work. Out last evening, but I still have my tag!🤔
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Congratulations on your bear he's a beauty. The 8x68 is a pretty potent round and that RWS brass will last forever when you start...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Experiences with 8MM's.Black bear shot with my Brno Zkk 602 in 8x68s. 224gr Cone point bullet at 2820 fps. 300 yard shot, double shoulder, bullet found on the...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread 2025 Hunting Season.Tagged out on 200lb meat bear, 300 yard shot, bear dropped on the spot. Double shoulder shot with my brno 8x68s at 2820 fps, found the...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread 35 Whelen or 9.3x62 and why?.9.3x62 for me. Personally like the metrics in general, the history they come with. The Mauser 98's and clones. Used 285gr PPU bullets...
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I honestly don’t think I can choose a single hunt as most memorable. I’ve had some great ones over the years!
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Nice pics, and a great group! While I haven't played with the 8x57, I sure enjoy the 6.5x55 and 9.3x62!
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Favourite Firearms?.Hard to pick one but as of lately I've been really enjoying the Sauer 100 and 101 models. Have them in 6.5x55, 8x57, and 9.3x62 Really...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread .280 Rem. Mountain Rifle.I used 280 rem data in my 7x64. 175gr Hornady Interlock with 57.5 grs of IMR 7828SSC at 2740 fps w/22 inch barrel. Took a spike fork...
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I have owned rifles in .257 Wby Mag, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, 8mm Rem Mag and .375 H&H Magnum that qualify for this discussion. My... -
8MMX57JS replied to the thread Favorite "whatever" cartridges....The 325 WSM an I was about to buy one last weekend. BDL in good condition with sights with a set of new dies and 50 PCS of New Nosler...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Favorite European Cartridge?.Finding brass for these time proven cartridges is no feat. They with stood the test of time and aren't going anywhere, even during the...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Favourite 308-Based Cartridge?.1. 308 win-great options for factory ammo and rifles 2. 338 Federal-duplicates the performance of my favorite cartridge, the 8x57. 3...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Favourite 30-06-based Cartridge?.1. 30-06- For its history and abundant choice of rifles and ammunition available. 2. 8mm-06- 200gr at 2800 fps, makes for a great moose...
