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  1. 06-07-2023, 10:23 AM #38
    grandpamac
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dicko View Post
    The 7x57 came before the 8x57.
    The Americans and Brits were used to test the 7x57 performance in Cuba and the SA velds pre 1900.


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    Greetings,
    The 8x57 was introduced in 1888 and was not a Mauser cartridge originally. The 7x57 was introduced in 1892 following the 7.65 x 53 in 1889.
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