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8mm for hogs
- Thread starter gmarr
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Willie Lowman
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Make sure whatever you buy will cycle in your rifle before you take to the hunt.
I have had feed issues with my K98 and M48 Mausers and the 170 grain round nose JSP ammo from Remington and Federal.
I have had feed issues with my K98 and M48 Mausers and the 170 grain round nose JSP ammo from Remington and Federal.
When I shot 8mm, my K98 and Spanish M43 would eat pretty much anything (I didn't try Willie L's round nose ammo).
I wasn't a fan of the Winchester reduced recoil 8mm. I never hunted with that b/c it wouldn't cycle my Hakim no matter the gas setting. I'm guessing that translates into mucho less energy at the hog-side of the equation.
good luck
I wasn't a fan of the Winchester reduced recoil 8mm. I never hunted with that b/c it wouldn't cycle my Hakim no matter the gas setting. I'm guessing that translates into mucho less energy at the hog-side of the equation.
good luck
steveNChunter
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The Hornady 195 grain would be a step up from the norm.
this is what I'd use
Jack O'Conner
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Many Mauser actions do not cycle round or blunt nose bullets very well. But we've found that Winchester Power Point ammo cycles perfect and shoots amazing groups, too.
Winchester and Remington 8mm ammo is loaded to lower pressure than European and Hornady ammo. But this is no matter because once that soft nose smashes through the chest organs, the animal will topple quickly.
Years ago, I was stationed in Spain with USAF. It took almost a year to receive a hunting license and permit to hunt red stag. I rented an 8mm rifle from my guide and it was fitted with a very bright German scope. On the second day of the hunt, I shot a respectable stag at distance of approx 150 yards. The animal bounded away but toppled after a few jumps. In my opinion, same performance I've witnessed on cow elk with 300 Savage or .308cartridges. 8mm is a keeper!
Jack
Winchester and Remington 8mm ammo is loaded to lower pressure than European and Hornady ammo. But this is no matter because once that soft nose smashes through the chest organs, the animal will topple quickly.
Years ago, I was stationed in Spain with USAF. It took almost a year to receive a hunting license and permit to hunt red stag. I rented an 8mm rifle from my guide and it was fitted with a very bright German scope. On the second day of the hunt, I shot a respectable stag at distance of approx 150 yards. The animal bounded away but toppled after a few jumps. In my opinion, same performance I've witnessed on cow elk with 300 Savage or .308cartridges. 8mm is a keeper!
Jack