Going to run the big 8 again.

[FOTIS]

I can not leave well enough alone. I am a masochist at heart I guess. Anyway got a nice 8mm Rem Mag coming. This will be my fourth one . I owned 3 in the past but was left somewhat unsatisfied. Anyway we will see. She will be wearing a Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x42mm. Should be here this week.

 

[salmonchaser]

I enjoyed my 8 but got frustrated by the lack of good bullets. Turned it into a 338 Jarrett. Still killing elk some 20 years later. It remains however one of the projects, if I could go back in time, I would not have done. The big 8 punched way above it’s weight class.

 

[FOTIS]

I enjoyed my 8 but got frustrated by the lack of good bullets. Turned it into a 338 Jarrett. Still killing elk some 20 years later. It remains however one of the projects, if I could go back in time, I would not have done. The big 8 punched way above it’s weight class.

I agree. I ordered 220 Sierras and 200 gr Accubonds. No LRX made for the big 8 and the TTSX is only available in 160 gr guise. There is this available though!

.323 Cal-198gr Hammer Hunter® - Hammer Bullets

Nice bullet weight for the 325 wsm and 8mm mag with great vel for flat shooting, hard hitting, big game hunting. This Hammer Hunter™™ will handle your normal to long range hunting needs.

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Now if they produce that with a tip like they have been doing with the rest of the calibers..........

 

[JD338]

Congrats Fotis. The big 8 is a cool cartridge.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Just talked to Steve Davis at Hammer bullets and he said the tipped 8 mm bullets are in the works but no completion date yet ........that's perfect over .500 BC and that thing will not come apart and kills like lightning

 

[JD338]

Just talked to Steve Davis at Hammer bullets and he said the tipped 8 mm bullets are in the works but no completion date yet ........that's perfect over .500 BC and that thing will not come apart and kills like lightning

Maybe he can send you some prototypes to try out this fall.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Maybe he can send you some prototypes to try out this fall.

JD338

In the works sir: BTW they always go faster than other bullets of similar weight...... way less pressure due to the grooves. Just to give you an idea...
6.5x300 Bee 88 gr of RL33 yields 3555 fps with the 127 LRX the same charge yields 3420 fps with the 123 gr Absolute Hammer.

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

I killed my first few elk with an 8mm Rem Mag in a standard as issued Remington 700 BDL. Like Don said, its a great cartridge but bullets were exceedingly difficult to acquire. We shot the 220 grain Sierra Gamekings.

 

[NYDAN]

I remember when Remington introduced that cartridge. I hope this one works out to your satisfaction. Look forward to seeing your results

 

[SJB358]

I have always wanted one of them myself and I remember through the years you have had a few of them. Pretty big medicine for stuff at sane ranges. The Hammers shoot real well and like you said, they’re fast as heck.

Looking forward to seeing how you make out.

 

[truck driver]

I haven't looked at Hammers and was wondering if they make them in .358" for the Wheelen or 358 Norma?

 

[SJB358]

They sure do.

I’ve been shooting some 223 grain ones they made. Very accurate bullets.

 

[Guy Miner]

When the 8mm Rem Mag was introduced I had a 6mm Rem... Thought it would be pretty cool to have Remington 700's in 6mm Rem, 7mm Rem Mag and 8mm Rem Mag... Still think that would be cool.

Best of luck with the rifle Fotis!

Guy

 

[JD338]

When the 8mm Rem Mag was introduced I had a 6mm Rem... Thought it would be pretty cool to have Remington 700's in 6mm Rem, 7mm Rem Mag and 8mm Rem Mag... Still think that would be cool.

Best of luck with the rifle Fotis!

Guy

Don't forget the 5mm Rem Mag!

JD338

 

[RL338]

Don't forget the 5mm Rem Mag!

JD338

Is that stuff still around

 

[JD338]

Yes it is available from Aguila.

5MM Remington Rimfire Magnum - Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point

SO FAST, VARMINTS WILL BE AFRAID TO BLINK. Our fastest rimfire round, this projectile has a lightning-fast muzzle velocity of 2,300 fps. The hollow point delivers a whopping 352 foot-pounds of muzzle energy with deadly results. Aguila Ammunition is one of the largest manufacturers in the world...

www.aguilaammo.com

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I've never really heard of the factory version BDL and Classics shooting very very well in the big eight so I have been looking for aftermarket barrels just in case. It seems the only people who make them is Shilen McGowan Douglas Lothar Walther fand then panor and Lilja. Any input is welcome I put a similar thread and 24-hour and they suggested either pac nor or lilja.

 

[FOTIS]

I haven't looked at Hammers and was wondering if they make them in .358" for the Wheelen or 358 Norma?

They make them in everything and they're just about always available to purchase right away

 

[FOTIS]

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[JD338]

Fotis,
You can't go wrong with a Lilja barrel.
Also look at Twisted Barrel for fluting.

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