| sharps4590 |
| (.333 member) |
| 09/01/23 04:02 AM |
Re: Since you all are fond of drivel...
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The bore diameter of the 8 X 57 was not changed. The GROOVE diameter was enlarged from .318 to .323 and bullet weight and shape were changed.
Does this mean non S cartridges or .318 projectiles can be used reasonably ie "accurately" in a .323 groove bore?
I can't speak for Australia but, in the US I don't know if you can find loaded .318 bullets in 8 x 57 ammo. As I understand it most ammo makers in the US use .321 bullets and load the 8 X 57 down.
I imagine .318 bullets in a .323 barrel would give at least serviceable accuracy but, I don't know. In the US .323 bullets abound, for handloaders. I know of one source for .318 or, do as I do and swage .323 down.