Tradex occasionally get some very nice HVA 8x57 built on commercial FN98's for a measly $400 thst would make a great base rifle. Or a 1600 in 8x57.
Broadhead67.....I have a 8mm-06 Ackley Improved, original Husqvarna 8x57 barrel was re-chambered by gunsmith Terry Gjernes at Reliable Gun in Vancouver. The job can be done with a 30-06 reamer and a 8mm neck and throat reamer. Excellent cartridge.....