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... a 105gr. bullet. I did not know such light bullets were available in that calibre. I did know of the 165 and 185gr. by Barnes, and those are longer than a cup and core bullet would be of the same weight, of course.

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As far as 2,940fps being hot for a 7x57 ....

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Mate, lets keep this thread on the 8.5 mm and not go off on lots of off topic replies on .270s and 7mms.

Daryl, thanks for your experienced replies on ballistics etc. Always a great resource on NE.

I have been looking at changing my mind on this calibre and whether an M03 barrel would be useful and cool. Was thinking of a 9.3x62 barrel but maybe an 8.5mm would be more versatile. Maybe a .375 barrel, that .375 Westley Richards cartridge really looked cool. Always so many choices.

I noted Mauser does now mention custom chamberings and barrel configurations on their website for M03 barrels and have an enquiry to them currently re the 6.5x68. If so, would have a 6.5x65 barrel for sale.

Of course I still have a dream of a full custom .318 Westley Richards, but not going to happen to get it started for some time. Still have the "tiger" walnut blank though.

Now I have gone off topic too.

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John aka NitroX

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