What is an 8mm 06?
What is an 8mm 06?
8mm-06 – necked up to accept an 8mm bullet – The 8mm-06 allows owners of military surplus 7.92×57mm Mauser rifles to fire 8mm bullets using inexpensive, surplus 30-06 brass cases without rebarreling their rifle, only a rechambering is necessary. . 338-06 – necked up to accept a .
Are 8mm rifles still made?
The 7.92×57mm Mauser (designated as the 8mm Mauser or 8×57mm by the SAAMI and 8 × 57 IS by the C.I.P.) is a rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge. In the 21st century it is still a popular sport and hunting cartridge that is factory-produced in Europe and the United States.
How good is the 338 06?
The 338-06 is a great cartridge for hunting within 300 yards. I wouldn’t consider it a long range option though. Using a heavy for caliber bullet and keeping it under 200 yards makes the 338-06 a fine choice for timber hunting. If you want to reach out with a 338 class cartridge, you’re going to want more oomph though.
What caliber is a 338 06?
338 caliber bullets increased after the introduction in the late 1950s of the . 338 Winchester Magnum cartridge, frequently chambered in the Winchester Model 70 rifle….
| .338-06 | |
|---|---|
| Bullet diameter | .338 in (8.6 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .369 in (9.4 mm) |
| Shoulder diameter | .441 in (11.2 mm) |
| Base diameter | .472 in (12.0 mm) |
What is the difference between 8mm and 30-06 bullets?
The 8mm-06 typically produces velocities 50fps greater than the .30-06 with top loads in some rifles achieving up to 100fps greater velocities. Unfortunately the BC and SD of 8mm bullets are on average 17% less efficient than their .30 caliber counterparts and within 150 yards, the faster driven 8mm projectiles have dropped to .30-06 velocities.
What is the German name for the American 8mm-06?
In German literature the US wildcat 8mm-06 is acknowledged and referred to as the 8×63.5. After the Second World War a mass influx of surplus German military 8x57JS M98 Mauser rifles became available to western hunters.
What kind of bullet is in a Hornady 8mm-06?
On the left is an unfired 8mm-06 with a Hornady 150-grain Interlock bullet loaded with IMR 4064 powder. On the right is the fire-formed “improved” case with a 40-degree shoulder, which added as much as 5 percent more powder capacity.
What is the best 8MM Bullet for hunting?
The 8mm SST will most likely be the go-to bullet for 8mm users in the future. The 180 grain Nosler Ballistic tip driven at 2800fps is slightly too heavy for lighter medium game.
