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  1. 11-01-2023, 10:01 AM #1
    Barry the hunter
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    how many still have the old 8x57 - was popular back in sixties as a hunting rifle - I quess because ex German army Mausers were available
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry the hunter View Post
    how many still have the old 8x57 - was popular back in sixties as a hunting rifle - I quess because ex German army Mausers were available
    @Barry the hunter well I am using what I think is a post war Brno mauser 8x57 albeit in a sporter stock, better trigger and of course a scope. Think there might be a 98 in their model number. Not a VZ I think.
    Got my last 2 deer, missed (well hit it but got away) a pig and muffed a chance at another pig in a mad rush (another story) as the timney safety was on and that was it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry the hunter View Post
    how many still have the old 8x57 - was popular back in sixties as a hunting rifle - I quess because ex German army Mausers were available
    plenty id say........... plan on taking mine to the range next week (weather permitting ) to make sure its ready for the roar and any winter hunts i might get ....a lack of variety on the ammo shelf means reloading is the way to go
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