Thread: Norma 8x57 ammo

In days gone by (like nearly 40 years ago) I shot quite a bit of this ammo, along with RWS H mantle 196s from a sporterised VZ-33 (so 19" barrel). It killed stuff pretty good, but was "dangerous at both ends" and probably responsible for a flinch that took years to get rid of . . . .

Originally Posted by Tentman

In days gone by (like nearly 40 years ago) I shot quite a bit of this ammo, along with RWS H mantle 196s from a sporterised VZ-33 (so 19" barrel). It killed stuff pretty good, but was "dangerous at both ends" and probably responsible for a flinch that took years to get rid of . . . .

I hear you. Mine was a bit snappy with the geco 185s. They are up there if they do what the box says.
A cheek riser and recoil pad sorted it out well.