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NitroX
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Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged
12/07/19 01:05 AM

In my earlier comments I forgot about often saying how the 8x60S was a popular cartridge chambering in Africa.

Among the non so affluent settlers and residents. The English name rifles we often rave about on NE were just as unaffordable to the common man in 1920 or 1910 as today. So Mauser 98 rifles in 8x57S or rechambered to 60mm were reportedly quite popular and reasonably common. Especially in the pre WW1 German colonies or even after WW1.

I do question what projectiles were available in ammunition back then. I doubt that 220 plus gr projectiles were used at all? Let alone 250 gr projectiles. True or not?

I think this is one reason the .318 Westley Richards had its reputation, due to the usual loading of 250 gr projectiles in ammo, suitable for lion, buffalo and even elephant. WDM Bell's favourite elephant slaying cartridge so NOT the 7x57 or .275 Rigby, it was the .318 Westley Richards with a 250 gr FMJ.

I would have thought 8x60S ammo in those days might have had projectiles weighing around 200 grs. Or 150 grs. Or in that range. Making performance a lot different.

Would love to be corrected with facts if my opinions are wrong.

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1920s Mauser parts salvaged	kuduae	24/06/19 10:09 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Waidmannsheil	24/06/19 10:23 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Louis	25/06/19 04:47 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	JDL	25/06/19 05:30 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	93x64mm	25/06/19 05:59 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	kuduae	25/06/19 08:09 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Carpetsahib	11/07/19 11:34 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	NitroX	12/07/19 01:05 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Carpetsahib	12/07/19 11:12 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	kuduae	13/07/19 02:44 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Waidmannsheil	13/07/19 09:05 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	tinker	13/07/19 01:12 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	NitroX	27/06/19 08:07 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Rothhammer1	25/06/19 09:36 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	PatagonHunter	26/06/19 12:38 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	kuduae	26/06/19 04:16 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Rothhammer1	26/06/19 09:36 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	kuduae	26/06/19 11:27 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	kuduae	27/06/19 12:40 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	Rothhammer1	28/06/19 05:51 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	kuduae	28/06/19 06:16 AM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	sbs470	27/06/19 07:18 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	NitroX	27/06/19 08:05 PM
Re: 1920s Mauser parts salvaged	xausa	25/06/19 11:51 AM
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