8mm Mauser

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Can someone tell me where I can get 8mm Mauser ammo fairly consistently, in store? I am in Eastern Ontario, but yet again, LeBaron's fails me, and so does CTC. I know I can order it, but are there places where I can buy it off the shelf?

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Berger
 
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berger said:
Can someone tell me where I can get 8mm Mauser ammo fairly consistently, in store? I am in Ottawa, but yet again, LeBaron's fails me, and so does CTC. I know I can order it, but are there places where I can buy it off the shelf?

Cheers!

Berger
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This caliber is best when handloaded and sometimes can be hard to find in factory loadings. The factory stuff is wimpy and is more on par with 30-30 loads. Don't give up because the 8mm Mauser is an excellent caliber and will outdo a .308 and even the 30-06 in certain loads.
 
303carbine said:
This caliber is best when handloaded and sometimes can be hard to find in factory loadings. The factory stuff is wimpy and is more on par with 30-30 loads. Don't give up because the 8mm Mauser is an excellent caliber and will outdo a .308 and even the 30-06 in certain loads.
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I guess with my recent purchases...30-06, 7.62x54r, 8mm and 303, I should start learning how to reload....

Berger
 
Hi

Milsurp ammo is the best way to come up with full power ammo in 8mm. There is no such thing as a consistent supply of that stuff. The only way to keep things consistent is to buy a *lot* when you find the good stuff.

As mentioned above, forget about factory ammo. In North America it's loaded to be safe in 1888 rifles. Unless you can get a European connection 8mm factory stuff will disappoint ...

Bob
 
pa guns said:
Hi

Milsurp ammo is the best way to come up with full power ammo in 8mm. There is no such thing as a consistent supply of that stuff. The only way to keep things consistent is to buy a *lot* when you find the good stuff.

As mentioned above, forget about factory ammo. In North America it's loaded to be safe in 1888 rifles. Unless you can get a European connection 8mm factory stuff will disappoint ...

Bob
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I use the 8mm to hunt, and since milsurp ammo is fmj it's not legal to hunt with it. The ammo is also always corrosive I don't use it because it takes too long to clean that gunk out of a rifle and bolt and every little crack where the corrosive salts blow into. Handloading with modern powder is the only way to go with the 8mm and it won't rot out if you forget to clean it after a few days.
 
not legal in BC..............

...........but legal in Ontario and maybe other jurisdictions. We have seen this topic before a few times. Not that anybody in their right mind would want to hunt with FMJ, except when fur damage is an issue, but anyways here in the land of the McGuilty Lieberals and other oddities, this is just one more. :rolleyes:

I do agree that hand-loading is the best way to go, and berger with four new shootin' irons might find this to be not only his best option but also an enjoyable new aspect of his shooting hobby. ;)

Doug
 
Your best bet for factory 8mm is either Igman or Sellier & Belliot ammo. Both are European manufactured so it is loaded hot, to where the ammo should be. You may have to call around to see who has some. Igman is the cheaper of the two, reasonably accurate and dirty. Sellier & Belliot is pricier, more accurate and cleaner but harder to find.
 
Doug said:
I do agree that hand-loading is the best way to go, and berger with four new shootin' irons might find this to be not only his best option but also an enjoyable new aspect of his shooting hobby. ;)

Doug
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Hey Doug,

You are right. I think I will have to look at an afforadable way to break into re-loading. From what I understand, I can use the same primers and casings as the .303 for the 7.62. Is this correct?

Berger
 
back to berger...........each of the cartridges you mention have unique cases, but all can be loaded with the same primers. When you are ready to get into hand-loading, you need to go SEE somebody's set-up and have them show you how it all works. If you want to come to Kingston I will show you, but there are lots of guys in and around Ottawa who are reloaders and I am sure will show you the ropes. Your initial investment in equipment and tools is going to set you back the cost of a gun, and supplies are going to set you back another hundred bucks plus, so it is a steep initial investment unless you can find a buddy to share the equipment with.

There is lots of good advice here about reloading, check out that forum.

Doug
 
berger said:
Hey Doug,

You are right. I think I will have to look at an afforadable way to break into re-loading. .........

Berger
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Hi

There is a lot of information and misinformation on the internet about reloading. You can spend a lot of money buying the wrong stuff and then replacing it. Spend some time, buy the right stuff and it will last forever.

Bob
 
pa guns said:
Hi

There is a lot of information and misinformation on the internet about reloading. You can spend a lot of money buying the wrong stuff and then replacing it. Spend some time, buy the right stuff and it will last forever.

Bob
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Thanks Bob. I just found 1 box of 20 shells at a Range store near me. The owner was very helpful, she recommended a few things and they have everything a beginner like me would need. There was a nice RCBS kit available there.

Berger
 
berger said:
Thanks Bob. I just found 1 box of 20 shells at a Range store near me. The owner was very helpful, she recommended a few things and they have everything a beginner like me would need. There was a nice RCBS kit available there.

Berger
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Hi

I happen to like what's in most of the RCBS kits I have seen. They are a good way to start out.

Bob
 
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