dak0ta
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Hi,
I want to make some good European loads for my 8x57.
I'm shooting a rifle with a 4x32 scope, and it's mainly for hunting mule deer, black bear, elk, moose (big game).
Do I need 174 or 200 grain bullets to get the job done? I expect that the max I'd shoot is 250 yards with the 4x scope. I suppose I need to figure out the MPBR so that I can aim and have the 8mm bullet hit the vital zone from 0-300 yards if I zero it roughly at 200 yards.
Anyways, in your guys experience, what kind of bullet/powder combinations have you found work well? My rifle is a Husqvarna 640 FN 98 action. I think it's supposed to shoot better with the heavier bullets.
Also, I have Prvi brass to reload for. Is it better to use Euro brass that may be closer to actual specs, or does the American brass loaded at weaker pressures also work with hotter loads?
I want to make some good European loads for my 8x57.
I'm shooting a rifle with a 4x32 scope, and it's mainly for hunting mule deer, black bear, elk, moose (big game).
Do I need 174 or 200 grain bullets to get the job done? I expect that the max I'd shoot is 250 yards with the 4x scope. I suppose I need to figure out the MPBR so that I can aim and have the 8mm bullet hit the vital zone from 0-300 yards if I zero it roughly at 200 yards.
Anyways, in your guys experience, what kind of bullet/powder combinations have you found work well? My rifle is a Husqvarna 640 FN 98 action. I think it's supposed to shoot better with the heavier bullets.
Also, I have Prvi brass to reload for. Is it better to use Euro brass that may be closer to actual specs, or does the American brass loaded at weaker pressures also work with hotter loads?