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8x57 is my favorite deer cartridge, here is a last day of the season doe. The rifle is an 8x57i (.318 bore), it was proofed in 1933, never drilled for scope, near prefect bore. 175 gr bullet from Buffalo Arms, don't remember the powder, probably IMR 4320. Part oct barrel 23 1/2 long. The rifle...

I have always had a desire for a 450/400, but no reason to own one as at 80 years I will never hunt Africa. I took a rifle as part of a trade several years ago, it is a 1932 vintage nitro proofed German falling block that has been re-barreled to 6mm Krag wildcat, I have no use for That caliber...

I have 2 original Mauser sporters, one is an Orberndorf commercial action it was proofed in 1912, the other is a repurposed military action proofed in 1932. I don’t believe in pushing these old guns to the last inch of velocity. The 1912 slugs at .319 and the chamber allows the use of 8x57IS...

8.15x46r, own several rifles chambered for this old timer. Mike

Yes, wish it didn’t. The front is a normal claw mount, the rear is different than any I’ve seen. It was for sale on a website for a long time. The problem was no magazine, a block of wood was in its place. I made a low ball offer and to my astonishment, they accepted. When I got it the bore was...

Still working on a load, I haven't decided what to do with it or even if I need a 1910. It is a little odd, has a 23 1/2 inch barrel and still a full stock. Mike

Just got a 12ga over 7x65R, looking foward to a trip to the range. Have 40 rnds of S&B 7x65R. Mike

when not in the woods, I shoot German schuetzen rifles, all are double set trigger. I have one that is a 4 lever. I don’t know the exact let off, but it is less than 1 oz. I hunt with DST rifles, since I hunt from a blind, I don’t feel handicapped by set triggers. I imagine if I hunted...

I agree, my 7 lb 4 oz M-S 1910 9.5x57, steel butt plate recoils briskly with 270 gr Hornaday loads. In other words it hurts like hell after a few off the bench. I am convinced it is my shooting position, leaning into it and not rocking with the recoil. Mike

The 8x57 .318 and .323 are my favorite calibers for the hunting I do. I have a .323 Brno 22F proofed in 1948, a repurposed 98 Mauser proofed in 1932 .318 bore and a Oberndorf B 98 sporter proofed in 1912. The Oberndorf slugs .321 the chamber allows for the use of .323 ammo, all are double set...

I have never checked, but I would hazard a guess the little sliding safety on the Mannlicher MCA only blocks the sear. Call me a safety freak, but with the rifle slung on my shoulder walking in the brush, I want the firing pin blocked. I am not a snap shooter, but hunting over the years with a...

Nice rifle, certainly is a 98. The serial number on the action should tell if it is a commercial action or a repurposed military, I like the 2 safety’s. I have a Mannlicher MCA, one of the few things I like about it is 2 safetiy’s, positive flag safety when trooping thru the brush, then the flag...

I used a very highly rated doctor in Kansas City, he didn’t accept insurance, so the investment was over $15k. I opted for both eyes the same, I only need reading glasses for very close work. Mike

I grew up using irons, but being born in 1943, eyesight faded to the point I had to use a scope. I decided to get cataract surgery with astigmatism correction. Expensive, but after 4 years I am still hunting with irons. Well worth the investment. Mike

#1v a gift from my wife in 82. This is a photo of a photo of a much younger me north of Buffalo Wyoming in 84. I haven’t used it in years, I hunt Kansas whitetails with an Orberndorf Mauser 8x57. Mike

Sorry, it is already sold, I will try to take the add down. Thanks Mike

Yes, I shoot factory ammunition in the Brno. Mike

Buchel Luna 22short offhand rifle, made in the 30s. Still a tack driver. Mike

Who can afford factory, shoot all reloads except 22 rim fire. Plus I shoot a lot of oddball calibers. 9.5x57, 9.3x53 Swiss, 8x50 Mannlicher, 8.15x46r. Mike

For sale: 8x57 Clymer floating pilot finishing reamer used one time and 8x57 Clymer floating pilot throating reamer used one time. $80 plus $10 shipping in the USA, other destinations actual shipping cost. Thanks Mike

Once up on a time 50 years or so ago I owned a 257 Weatherby, I decided I didn’t like shiny wood. My lucky rifle has always been a Ruger #1v in 25-06, if I haven’t filled my tag by the last day of the season, l dig out the Ruger, blow off the dust. It has never failed to fill the freezer and one...

All time best western. Mike

A little different target shooting, I shoot German schuetzen rifles offhand at 200 meters. There are no matches within 1 day driving distance, so I shoot alone. There is no doubt my offhand has benefited. The last 5 deer have been taken running offhand with prewar 8x57 Mauser sporters. I did...

I only hunt North American so I have grown quite fond of 8x57 both the js and the j or is and i. I feel it has ample power for any North American game except for big brownies and their relatives. I acquired a MS 1910 9.5x57. I haven’t had time to work up a load for it. The steel butt plate may...

I don’t know much about double rifles, but I read somewhere about a Kerstin rotating bolt locking system. Was it used on double rifles? Mike

I discovered German schuetzen rifles years ago so the hiwall hasn’t shot any paper in years. I counted noses a few days ago, there are 28 of them. I need to reduce, but every time I try, can’t bring myself to do it. I guess I’ll let my wife worry about it when I am gone. Mike

I have never hunted dangerous game so my favorites are all whitetail size. Top is a Brno 21f 8x57js, next is a Mauser sporter proofed in 1933 8x57j, next Mauser Orberndorf 8x57j proofed 1912, next a Mannlicher MCA 243, finally a Mannlicher 1910 9.5x57. Mike

Always enjoy movies with firearms, sometimes just to catch the blunders. One of my favorites is Clint Eastwood’s “Unforgiven”. The line near the end “ he won’t sell us anymore 30-30s”. Movie takes place in the 1880s, 30-30 was not released until the 1894 Winchester. Mike

I’ve never hunted Africa, but for North America game except the largest, the 25-06 gets my vote. I have owned and used a Ruger #1V in this caliber since the early 80s. Taken everything from coyotes , prong horn, to white tail with it, I retired it a few years ago, got tired of lugging the...

Don’t know why, but Kansas Wildlife and Parks won’t allow hunting feral pigs, if they are spotted you are to notify Wildlife and Parks and they will take care of them. Mike

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Stan I just returned from vacation. I was able to secure a 1910 magazine on eBay. It installed perfectly an functioned with dummy rounds loaded with Speer 235 gr & Hornaday 270 gr round nose. I hope to get to the range later this month. I hope to work up a load with WW748 ball powder as it...

I got a box of 50 3715s, cost me $15. I was looking for a 9, 9.3. or 9.5. I came across this 9.5 with a block of wood replacing the magazine, I made an absurdly low offer and it was accepted. The bore is in great shape. Head space is not a problem as I made brass from 30-06 and progressively set...

Yes, I gave some thought to buying the 1908 8x56 and taking a Drimmel tool to it, but I have joined the Mannlicher Collectors Society and will try there. I am waiting for my membership packet. I loaded up some 235 gr Speer with 55gr WW748. this is a 7lb rifle with a steel butt plate, off the...

Yes, it is available, send your address and I will reply with mine, I haven't had a lot of luck tying to send private messages, I am new to the site. Mike

I have shot a Ruger #1V for 40 years, I shoot 117gr Hornaday and 4831sc. Mike

Joined a couple of weeks ago, have not received any thing yet. Mike

Wanted to buy Mannlicher 1910 9.5x57 magazine parts, complete unit if possible. Thanks Mike

Lance sent you my address Mike

Hello The book is still available, I will consider it sold. Personal check is fine. Send me your address. Thanks Michael [redacted]

OK if I can figure it out, I will send you a private message. Mike

1936 first edition, good condition, spine not broken, no dogeared pages, gold embossing in good shape, some light staining on cover, some of original dust jacket with it. $65 plus $10 shipping. USA only. Thanks Mike

To finish the above, a Brno Mauser 1948 21F. Mike

My favorite hunting cartridge is 8x57, I have 3 rifles chambered for it, 2 Mauser sporters with 318 bore and a model Burno

The most dangerous animal I might encounter while hunting might be a rabid skunk, so a 375 H&H might be a little too much. My all around is 8x57, my favorite rifle is an Orberndorf B Mauser made in 1912 a true stutzen with a 20 inch part octagon barrel topped with an Ajax scope 318 bore, its...

My 2 are 8x57i & 22lr. I own a Mannlicher MCA 243, I bought it because it was nearly unfired and cheap. I am not a big fan of 6 mm, I like a larger heavier bullet, that being said the 243 with 90-100gr bullets will put down any deer at reasonable ranges. I have been using a Oberndorf B sporter...

I agree, I have an MCA 243 & 1910 9.5x57 Mike

I know this is a hunting forum, but I can’t resist. I collect and shoot German schuetzen rifles, ugly to some but beautiful to me. They are designed for one thing and one thing only, standing on your hind legs and shooting like a man at a target 200 meters away. Mike

Thanks again, I made up 20 cases from 30-06 brass, much easier than I expected. Now a trip to the range is in order. Mike