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NitroX
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When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?
#367703 - 12/07/22 07:55 AM

Just suffering from my schizophrenic firearms obsessions ... I have a 8x68S. It is a Mauser M03, and not a beautiful classic. It can be improved however ...

I have always lusted for a classic .318 Westley Richards Mauser M98. After all I do host these forums! The Never Ending Tiger rifle.

And then there is the .338/06.

But if one has a big 8, and it can shoot bullets well in the range of 150 grs to 250 grs, does one need anything else?!

That .318 and .338 excelled with 250 grs. As .323 bullets are available for the same. 250 gr Woodleigh Weldcores. Just need 250 gr FMJs in .323. Could .330 FMJs be sized down?

200 gr or 220 gr Swift A-frames for anything big soft skinned.

160 to 180 gr for the run of the mill.

Just have to get to use it more.

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Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ? [Re: NitroX]
#367704 - 12/07/22 08:58 AM

John, If you have a rifle in the Great 8x68S & are asking "does one need anything else?" I would say a 10.75x68 should reside along side to keep it company!

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Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ? [Re: m4220]
#367712 - 12/07/22 03:30 PM

if you ask me if you need a second rifle ... I have bad news

no, you can only shot one rifle so one is enough. and now?

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Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ? [Re: m4220]
#367718 - 12/07/22 05:50 PM

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John, If you have a rifle in the Great 8x68S & are asking "does one need anything else?" I would say a 10.75x68 should reside along side to keep it company!

I agree, a nice 10.75x68 Mauser 98 would be superb.

However I have already matched a .404 barrel and a whole additional M03 to reside in the field gun rack side by side.

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