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Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?
23/09/24 09:00 PM

VC,

Thanks for posting "The Great Eight" article. I think I've read itor seen it before. However enjoyed rereading it,

I used Karl's own rifle before buying my own 8x68S. I remember his Mauser has no safety at all!

His experiences match mine. He mentions using a 7x64. And that while I killed fine with good shots, with lesser shots it lacked a little. My own experiences with the venerable and effective .30-06 were similar. With the 180 gr Partition andthat batches substandard performance (?) I had a lot of problem. A heart shot zebra running 500 metres! The 180 gr partitions acted like FMJs. Switching to a 200 gr Partition semi round nose (since discontinued), the problems ceased. But a 200 gr in a .30-06 doesn't have the flat trajectory for longer shots. Therefore I too sought out a 8x68S as a powerful flat shooter. A better flatter trajectory and with the power to make up for less than ideal shots.

I came to my conclusions independently. Karl's comments are parallel confirmation.

And the 8x68S SHOULD have 250 gf well constructed RNSPs and RNFMJs to match the old .318 WR and .338s.

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When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	12/07/22 07:55 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	m4220	12/07/22 08:58 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	12/07/22 05:50 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Vintage_Canvas	17/09/24 04:49 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	17/09/24 04:52 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	93x64mm	17/09/24 05:37 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	DarylS	17/09/24 09:17 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Vintage_Canvas	18/09/24 05:04 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	18/09/24 05:59 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	DarylS	18/09/24 08:13 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Vintage_Canvas	18/09/24 10:02 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Vintage_Canvas	19/09/24 03:40 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Vintage_Canvas	19/09/24 03:58 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	23/09/24 09:08 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	DarylS	24/09/24 02:58 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	26/09/24 03:11 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	26/09/24 03:23 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Vintage_Canvas	27/09/24 07:13 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Hoot	29/09/24 11:43 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	02/10/24 01:29 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Hoot	03/10/24 02:07 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	DarylS	02/10/24 02:02 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Vintage_Canvas	01/10/24 03:11 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Hoot	02/10/24 12:47 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	DarylS	01/10/24 09:07 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	02/10/24 01:22 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	Rule303	19/09/24 05:17 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	NitroX	23/09/24 09:00 PM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	93x64mm	19/09/24 05:55 AM
Re: When one has a 8x68S, does one need a ?	lancaster	12/07/22 03:30 PM

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