Recent content by 8MMX57JS

Factory ammo from PPU seems to be decent at best, their charges are a little inconsistent and hence a flyer here and there but the brass is actually pretty good, I'd say better than S&B which sometimes don't fit my shell holder properly or primer's being harder to seat. Been using PPU brass for...

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 day and watch for pressure.

Very efficient design. I am using PPU brass but I do plan on switching out to Lapua for these hot loads.

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 think of it as a low powered 30-30/32 special type of cartridge, when in fact it's every bit as capable and powerful as a 30-06. One just has to determine and...

Some impressive numbers!

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 results. These loads are running approximately 60-62K, and appear to be safe thus far. Work up your own loads with caution! 200 Nosler accubonds and 220gr...

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 little hotter. Even my rifle's with a 22 inch barrel was achieving 2625 fps with the new lot # load. Keep us posted if you do test it in the 29" barrel, it'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 of 62k psi in my 8x57 and even then it was safe in my rifles with no sign of pressure signs. I will say that my 8x57 S&B 196gr SPCE factory ammo with the lot...

Worked up another load in the last week. 150gr Hornady interlocks, worked with IMR 4895. On Saturday we had 30c+ (86F+) deg weather and the most accurate load of 50.5gr was shooting 2890 fps average for .85-1" groups. The next day I went out to confirm consistency of accuracy, but this time it...

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 on light skinned animals. I'm creeping on two decades of using the 8x57 and have noted from the many deer I've taken that the heavier bullets don't drop them as...

That's a stout bullet for light skinned deer. From my experience, matching the bullet to the given game will yield more predictable and pleasant results. I guarantee you the 150-180gr class bullets will drop your deer faster, being that they are softer bullets and actually expand rapidly, yet...

What are you planning on hunting and loading with the 8x57?

It's not marked the usual Federal way nor does it have the typical blue sealant on the primer. Marked "FC" 8x57. I also found the packaging to be the exact dimensions with the same bullet holder versus typical federal boxes with the 2 pcs clear plastic holders. A little unusual for Federal imo.

Interesting to see federal release Euro Copper line. Bought some in 8x57. Rated velocity on the box is 2600 fps. I got around to shooting some over the weekend and it shot great and velocity was spot on! What I find odd is that it seems like Federal and Hornady collaborated on this product...

The 8x57 is my favorite and my all rounder for plinking and hunting. I struggle to find a second place between 7x57 and 6.5x55, I've killed more game with the 6.5x55 than with the 7x57 but I see the 7x57 as a better balanced cartridge and like the war and African history it has. The 9.3x62 and...