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[Ruger4570]

Hi I put in for a elk hunt in Wyoming. While I do not expect to get picked this year,I am getting ready. I plan on taking my 375 chatt taylor and at leat one other rifle probably a 8mm06 .I do not know have far I my have to take I have in lays up that hunt the areas I put in for. The 209gn speer hot core was desgined for faster rounds so as long I watch my range it should work. Not to worried about the 375 . Any thoughts on the 8mm06?

 

[koja]

Had a couple nice mausers , 175 sierras only.Both I had to shim rear scope base.Check by removing rear scope base clamp bolts to see if it makes a gap,most do.Been a while ,seem to recall using IMR 4350 close to 2800 fps.Shot very well,only reason I didn't keep em, I'm a lefty,that big firing lug,played hell on my thumb knuckle
I do have two or three boxes of 8mm Sierra 175's I let go cheap if ya interested.

 

[med358-boise]

An 8mm-06 on a converted milsurp punched out from 8x57 is a completely different rifle than a modern rifle that was re-barreled to 8mm-06 with a modern barrel. Which do you have?

 

[Ruger4570]

An 8mm-06 on a converted milsurp punched out from 8x57 is a completely different rifle than a modern rifle that was re-barreled to 8mm-06 with a modern barrel. Which do you have?

A 98 rechambered

 

[med358-boise]

I would explore the using the Nosler 200 grain Accubond. Nosler has load data for 8x57 and you could use that as a starting point. A muzzle velocity of 2700 fps (and likely a little more) should be very achievable combined with its good BC you will have enough retained velocity (~1900 fps) out to 500 yards for reliable expansion.

 

[sable tireur]

I don't have an 8mm, 209 grain Speer bullet in my database. The 200 Speer will work just fine and there is data for it.

Be sure to check the headspace on your rifle with an approved gauge.

Chant the reloader's mantra:

Start low while watching for signs of pressure.

Enjoy your hunt!