8mm Mauser v .30-06 - Firearms Talk
May 11, 2014 · A 180 grain 30-06 bullet and a 196 grain 8mm bullet have the same sectional density. Norma loads the 180 30-06 cartridge to 2,700 fps and loads the 196 grain 8x57 cartridge to 2,526 fps. Sellier/Bellot load a 180 30-06 cartridge to 2,670 fps and their 196 8x57 to 2,592. All these loads above go about 2,850 to 2,950 muzzle energy.
30.06 vs 8mm Mauser - The Firing Line Forums
Jun 26, 2002 · .30'06 150 gr. Ball = 2,740 fps and 2,500 ft. lbs. For modern loadings, the major advantage of the 8mm Mauser is the fact that it copes with with 200 and 220 grain bullets a little better than the .30'06. The major drawback is that 8mm Mauser is loaded *WAY* down by domestic cartridge companies. I won't get into that here, though.
8mm mauser vs 30-06 - orange.thefiringline.com
Dec 11, 2024 · 8mm Mauser vs. .30-06 Springfield: A Head-to-Head Comparison for Hunters and Shooters Choosing the right cartridge can make or break a hunting trip or a day at the range. For decades, the 8mm Mauser and the .30-06 Springfield have been titans in the world of rifle cartridges, each boasting a loyal following.
How does 8mm compare to 30.06? - The Firing Line Forums
Aug 12, 2002 · According to Townshend Whalen,the 8mm was loaded to 2800fps with a 154g spitzer bullet,post-1901. The U.S. liked the look of this,and ended up with the .30-06 loaded to 2700fps w. a 150g spitzer. The .30-03 was based on the 8mm case head, as is the .30-06. (The pre-1901 specs for the 8mm were - 236g. RN @ 2200 fps.)
8mm Mauser vs .308 Winchester - Firearms Talk
Apr 25, 2014 · The 8mm Mauser was a German hunting gun adapted to warfare. It compares similarly with the 30-06 Springfield, although slightly less powerful than the 06. But more powerful than the 308. All 3 of them ('06, Mauser, and 308) are essentially big game hunting guns.
.325 WSM vs. .30-06 vs. 8mm - The Firing Line Forums
Jan 28, 2008 · The .325 WSM is an 8mm rifle same as the 8X57 and 8mm Remington mag I just don't think Winchester wanted to label it a 8mm WSM as metric caliber tend to fail in the US. The .30-06 and 8X57 are roughly in the same category as far as power and game usage, where as the .325 WSM would be closer to the .338 Win Mag in terms of power and performance.
8X57 Mauser and Brown Bear - The Firing Line Forums
Jul 16, 2009 · The 8x57JS, when loaded to full potential, unlike how U.S. companies choose to load it, is on a par with the venerable 30/06, powerwise and with a bit more frontal area; .323 vs .308.
30-06 VS 8mm - new question - The Firing Line Forums
May 15, 2008 · The 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser) ballistics are very similar to a 30.06. I believe the 7.92mm has better range that the 30.06 but not enough to really matter. Accuracy is dependent on the quality of rifle and the ammo. If someone spent the money they could build a super accurate 8mm Mauser rifle.
.30-06 fit to 8x57 Mauser chamber? - The Firing Line Forums
Feb 11, 2013 · A .30-06 bullet will fit into an 8mm barrel, but the whole cartridge won't. As stated above, the .30-06's 63mm long case will not allow the bolt to close in the 8mm Mauser's 57mm space. 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!!
8mm Mauser vs .308 - The Firing Line Forums
Jun 7, 2002 · Full-house 8x57JS loads, from my M48's and K98's, clock around: 150gr @ 3080fps, or 175gr @ 2700fps. This is from a rifle that weighs about 8lbs. So, you get a FRE (free-recoil-energy) of about 8.5 - 8.9 ft*lbs. As a side note, 8x57JS is approximately equivalent to full-power .30-06. The standard load for .308 is 150gr@2700 fps.