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8x64 Brenneke....Who has one ?
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I used to have an 8mm-06AI many years on a mauser 98. Never felt under gunned here in the lower 48. A friend of mine needed it more than I did. I would not mind having another some day but my 8x57 and 338-06 cover the same purposes.
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The cartridge 8x64 Brenneke was a good cartridge, but she never was really successful because at that time the cartridge 8x57IS was the placeholder in this caliber class. Brenneke had hoped that the Army would be interested, but that was not the case. Thereafter, she had to compete with the cartridge 30-06 Springfield.
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Hey
I have had these 2 ZG47s for a few years now and have carried both across BC looking for edible things. I must admit the 9.3x62 on the left is my favorite to reload for but the 8x64 is my favorite go to rifle.. The 8mm is still limited in bullet selection but its getting better every year..
I have had these 2 ZG47s for a few years now and have carried both across BC looking for edible things. I must admit the 9.3x62 on the left is my favorite to reload for but the 8x64 is my favorite go to rifle.. The 8mm is still limited in bullet selection but its getting better every year..
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Hey I remember that User name from back in 2000's on HuntingBC.. I was Huntersdad before taking a break from that site... Good to hear your still shooting..
For a few years I just loaded E-tips and Interlocks. Easy to find but didnt really do what I was looking for. I have settled on 200gn accubonds as the rifle seems to like them..we are lucky to have a great range in Fort McMurray but the shooting season is half that of the Sunshine Coast BC
For a few years I just loaded E-tips and Interlocks. Easy to find but didnt really do what I was looking for. I have settled on 200gn accubonds as the rifle seems to like them..we are lucky to have a great range in Fort McMurray but the shooting season is half that of the Sunshine Coast BC
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A bit academic now, but FWIW a friend of mine built an 8x64 here in Oz. It still is quite a popular cartridge in Europe. He ordered a Walther Lothar 98 prefit barrel in 8x64 which solved the problem of trying to find a reamer. Loaded ammo and dies are available but need to be ordered.
It more or less has about the same performance as a 325 WSM and of course fits the 98 action perfectly. It has noticeably more clout than a 8x57 on our big deer.
It more or less has about the same performance as a 325 WSM and of course fits the 98 action perfectly. It has noticeably more clout than a 8x57 on our big deer.
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What's the magazine capacity in both?
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1r4rc wrote on Corylax18's profile.
Saw your post. Nice. Denver too. Genesee area (just off 70) if ever up this way. Alternatively, do you have a membership at GGC? Whatever, you'll have a wonderful time in Africa. Enjoy.