What have you killed with the 8x57?

[mauser98]

Another 8x57 added to the fold. The recent CZ 600. 20 inch barrel doing 2530 fps with the Norma 196gr load. Ready for use in the field.

 

[Troubleshooter]

The rear is the set trigger - lightens up the pull on the main (front) trigger.
That’s the double set trigger setup.
You are correct that some rifles have a single set trigger where the trigger is pushed forward to set and then used as normal.

Exactly. I have two rifles with set triggers; one is a double-set and the other (a drilling) is a singe-set. The usual trigger pull is quite heavy (something on the order of 10 lbs.) but once you set the trigger, it's a "hair trigger" that only requires ounces.

 

[juan pablo pozzi]

Sorry can i shoot this ammo in my 318 double Cheers Dr Juan Pablo Pozzi

 

[thoma018]

Beautiful rifle there, @Pieter van Jaarsveld !

 

[BFaucett]

Sorry can i shoot this ammo in my 318 double Cheers Dr Juan Pablo Pozzi

Try this:

https://www.google.com/search?q=8x57+cartridge+variations+I+IS+IR+IRS

 

[grand veneur]

Sorry can i shoot this ammo in my 318 double Cheers Dr Juan Pablo Pozzi

As far as can be seen in the photo, they could be 8x57IR cartridges, normally loaded with 318 caliber bullets. Therefore you could use them in a rifle caliber 8x57IR, but you have to decide for yourself about the condition of this old ammunition and whether it is still usable.

 

[mauser98]

For those who thought the S&B 196gr is a soft bullet, think again. Put my brother in law on a fork bull moose (around 800 lbs) this weekend, 225 yard shot broad side. Two pass throughs, one on lungs, one in the heart and out the off side shoulder and one recovered in the rib cage on the off side. Recovered bullet weighs 171gr which makes 87% weight retention.

 

[Excessexpress]

Is that the SPCE or the HPC bullet?

 

[mauser98]

Spce bullet

 

[Rule 303]

Nothing yet but give me a chance only had the 8X57 a couple of weeks.

 

[Foxi]

LOL personally I killed the need to have one by converting into 257 AI and 757 AI. Fantastic case (one that Browning simply improved upon in the 06 a few yrs later.)

a top hunter is carrying a top caliber

 

[Daveboone]

I inherited dads surplus m98 ( a 1933 Oberndorf Banner model), and over a number of years brought it more current (Timney Trigger,, drop magazine, side swing 3 position safety, etc). It is my go to....Countless Whitetail deer, two Canadian Eastern Moose. I long to take it on a bear hunt, but probably my guided hunts are behind me now. I was always amazed the cartridge wasnt more popular than it became. Essentially 30-06 performance in a short case.

 

[mauser98]

This morning. Prime of the rut out here. 110 yard shot. Cz 550 8x57 with 195gr hornady at 2640 fps. Running shot and dropped at the spot.

 

[F. Vaccaro]

This morning. Prime of the rut out here. 110 yard shot. Cz 550 8x57 with 195gr hornady at 2640 fps. Running shot and dropped at the spot.

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Very nice.

 

[mauser98]

A late season color phase black bear. Husqvarna 8x57 with irons. Bullet was recovered. 180gr Nosler E-tip all copper at 2550 fps. Recovered bullet weighed 179gr. So the plastic tip is what was loss.

Weighed the bear with vitals and guts removed. Any guesses for weight?

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[Rule 303]

Nice shooting, the skill of using open sights is vanishing. Well done

how far and where did you hit the bear.

 

[mauser98]

Not a far shot, under 25 yards-Bear looking at me with the chest exposed. Tucked the bullet under it's chin and into the chest. Bullet traveled through lungs, liver, gut and ended up in the rear spine above the tenderloin.

I very much enjoy using irons, I find them fun and more rewarding when I do harvest something.

 

[yamoon]

Not a far shot, under 25 yards-Bear looking at me with the chest exposed. Tucked the bullet under it's chin and into the chest. Bullet traveled through lungs, liver, gut and ended up in the rear spine above the tenderloin.

I very much enjoy using irons, I find them fun and more rewarding when I do harvest something.

I prefer irons for hunting and on my schuetzen rifles. All are double set trigger.
Mike

 

[mauser98]

Interesting to see federal release Euro Copper line. Bought some in 8x57. Rated velocity on the box is 2600 fps. I got around to shooting some over the weekend and it shot great and velocity was spot on!

What I find odd is that it seems like Federal and Hornady collaborated on this product and load. Same specs and same bullets. Just different branding.

 

[mauser98]

Here's also a spring bear update: Big boar down with my blue thunder load, great results with the 160gr TTSX at 3000 fps from my 8x57. Bear squared 6'9". 75 yard broad side shot. 1 Shot and done, 20ish yard death run.