Hallo 93 Mouse, Robert and Daryl S, thank you kindly for the replies, it really gives insight to my question. I think it is safe to say the following aspects are crucial to keep in mind. I have looked at the magnum/fast calibers like the .300 calibers, including the .338 , most of them have a 1: 10 twist...I am the odd one out who really like hunting rifle with long heavy barrels, especially the 8x68S I think needs a 30" inch barrel ...since it is not a walk and stalk rifle but rather a "drive around with" rifle I will use to hunt at longer than two hundred meter distances.

I shot my son , Ruan`s .308 Israeli Mauser at 200 meters and got an excellent grouping ...but must say the bullet drop even with a 145 gn military round is excessive...when adjusting from 100 meters up to the 200 meter zero...this is why I need a 8x68 hunting rifle that will shoot "flat" out to at least 350 meters...I will fit a scope with at least 4-16 x50 magnification for the 8x68 hunting rifle...

While on this subject , what scope magnification will you put on a 8x68 rifle ?

I really want to hear from you members...please.

Regards

Gert