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The CIP limit is more than enough for surplus rifles. If you have a solid Mauser 98 S bore or a WW2 K98 it can easily handle the CIP... -
Both of those have good numbers , will be great hunting loads.
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I am really surprised with the results of that PPU brass. I know people say its good but I didn't think it would be this good. I tried...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread QL 8X57 Mauser.Accuracy seems to be promising as well. I plan on loading up a few more to see if this is consistent and I also want to test on a warmer...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread QL 8X57 Mauser.Very efficient design. I am using PPU brass but I do plan on switching out to Lapua for these hot loads.
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread QL 8X57 Mauser.That's right, the SAAMI 35,000 psi factory loads and loading data hasn't really helped the reputation of the 8x57 in North America. Most...
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This just proves what we 8mm fans have been saying all along. It shatters the old fuddlore about it being a weak surplus rifle deer...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread QL 8X57 Mauser.Some impressive numbers!
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread QL 8X57 Mauser.Played around with quick load and some RE17 last weekend. I'm amazed how accurate the predictions from quick load can be and real world...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Experiences with 8MM's.I've found depending on lot numbers that 2575-2600fps is the average but my recent restock with a different lot number seems to be a...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Experiences with 8MM's.No pressure sign, my load data book says its around 56,000 psi which is nothing for a modern rifle. I've worked up loads up to an approx...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread Experiences with 8MM's.Worked up another load in the last week. 150gr Hornady interlocks, worked with IMR 4895. On Saturday we had 30c+ (86F+) deg weather and...
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I am in total agreement and you make an excellent point. I will absolutely take lighter bullets out to the field for whitetail. The...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread QL 8X57 Mauser.Use a 200gr copper bullet at low or moderate velocity like 2400-2500 fps and you might not get that drop on the spot result especially...
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8MMX57JS replied to the thread QL 8X57 Mauser.That's a stout bullet for light skinned deer. From my experience, matching the bullet to the given game will yield more predictable and...
