Reloading 8x57

[Claven2]

Thanks Green I think I was confusing the 154gr 8mm bullet for the 147gr M2 ball bullet. You are, of course, right. The ww1 era bullet was 154gr.

A K98k, howver, should be sighted for bullets in the 195-200gr range.

[rmckeon]

A K98k, howver, should be sighted for bullets in the 195-200gr range.

I think this comment says it all for me...

I have my eye on a bulk purchase of 195 grn spitzers, and I'm wondering what type and measurement of powder(s) is preferred by members. just like everyone else, my desire is to obtain these reloading supplies in large quantities in order to save on the overall expense per load... that said, I'd prefer to not have to switch powder types or bullet weights half way through the proces...

[ganderite]

Since you have 4895 on hand, I suggest you use that. It is an excellent powder for the 8x57. You should find that one of those loads gives good accuracy with adequate velocity.

hunting is 95% shot palcement. If you practice with just one rifle and shoot the same load all the time you should be deadly in the woods. make sure to practice your standing shots.

[rmckeon]

Cheers Ganderlite - I'll try IMR4895 as you suggested and post the results a.s.a.p.

[deanml]

I use H380 and CCI magnum primers behind a 170gr. Speer soft point semi-spitzer. It seems to burn nice and clean. 760 fouls my 98 up like nothing else. Never hunted with this load, but it appears to be accurate enough for that purpose.

[MJ1]

I have some brass cased IMI from 1957 that is 198g and some steel cased 1960 EG 198g. I started taking out 10% ( leaves 41.4g of what ever was in there) of the powder to save wear and tear on the goods.



Now I have some SMK's in 200g FMJBT and I will start @ 39g of IMR 4895 for the K98 and maybe 36g for the G43's and Hakim rifles. I wish someone would make a decent 170g FMJFB


Cheers
MJ

[Texas Trophy Hunter]

You might want to try a happy medium if you are going to use it for hunting. I use a Sierra 175gr. SPFB over 48.5gr of IMR 4064. Excellent speed, accuracy and decent power out to 350. Watch your O.A.L., the min. that I've found that works well is somewhere a bit over 3.059".