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May 18th, 2017, 01:05 PM #1Junior Member
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Reloading 8mm mauser
I am starting to reload 8mm mauser for my newly purchased k98, strictly for shooting targets.. i would like to see what type of components fellow reloaders have had good luck with using for 8mm.. brass, bullets, powder.. etc.. thx guys
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Re: Reloading 8mm mauser
Although I have a few 7.92 x 57 as distinct from the earlier calibre also known as 8 mm Mauser, I do not reload, as I have well over a thousand surplus 8 mm. Yes these are corrosive, but since all K98s will have been fed a diet of these rounds in their lifetime, I do not worry, hot water and soap works very well. Might be worth looking around to see what is still available. Dave_n
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Re: Reloading 8mm mauser
http://www.shootersproshop.com/shoot...hpbt-blem.html
Never had an issue with the linked Brand of Blemished Bullets.
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May 18th, 2017, 04:40 PM #4
Re: Reloading 8mm mauser
Thanks for that link.....8mm can be hard to find at times and often pretty pricey.
I have had pretty good results with my reloads, not loading that hot, just worked up accurate loads.
Surplus has unfortunately dried up, projectiles and brass can be pricey but the results can be well worth reloading. I have a couple decent loads worked up one with Varget and the other with 4895."Disperse you Rebels! Damn you! Throw down your Arms and Disperse!" British Major Pitcairn at Lexington April 19, 1775
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Re: Reloading 8mm mauser
Thx for the info . I have some 4895, how many grains are you loading 762xIan?
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May 19th, 2017, 02:24 AM #7
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I've had great success with Hornady 150gr SP bullets, Remington brass and IMR-4895 for loads in my K98.
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Re: Reloading 8mm mauser
Just to put it out there. When short on brass I have case formed 30-06 brass into 8MM. I reload 8MM however I Reload my cast Lyman 165 grain bullets stuffed with Red-dot. They make a great plinking load.
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May 19th, 2017, 07:48 AM #9
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If just killing paper why not just go with cast bullets . A lot easier on the shoulder and still accurate enough out to 200 yds with a load your rifle likes . A pound of 2400 powder will last along time at 16-17 grs a shot .if you don't cast your own bullets there still probably cheaper to buy than jacketed .
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May 19th, 2017, 12:24 PM #10
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Depends on the bullet of course but for the 150's I started low, and have settled on 46 grains, well below max.
I also had 175's loaded at 45 grains.
Both loads worked good for me, shooting out of several different mausers.
I did make some brass out of .30-06, they worked ok also, been mulling over casting my own 8mm bullets as well."Disperse you Rebels! Damn you! Throw down your Arms and Disperse!" British Major Pitcairn at Lexington April 19, 1775
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