Anyone use an 8x68 S ?

On the bull moose I shot at 300 yds, I recovered the 220 grain sierra gameking boattail bullet out of his spine. It was perfectly mushroomed and retained a very high percentage of its initial mass. I've communicated with Sierra about this bullet and the jacket is thicker than on some of the smaller gameking bullets. It was built for launch out of 8mm magnum velocity cartridges at cxp3 game. The other critters I shot with this bullet, I can't comment about weight retention as they were complete pass throughs. But the wound channels and exit holes do give a clue about the performance of this bullet.;)

If you want some load data Noel, send me a PM and I can give you some indications of what works for me.:)
 
Pm sent shepodyguide, thanks!

Nugget has long been trying to get me into the magnum mania, perhaps he has finally suceeded!

Thanks for all the input guy's. I never would have thought there was this many folks using it.

Noel
 
Martini does have a reamer and some hein barrels from germany I believe for the 8x68. I had a custom 8x68 some years ago ,wicked round.Very comparable to the 338win,it would push the 220gr bullets @ better than 2800 and the 250gr hawk bullets @2700 fps.
 
250gr Hawk bullets!!!!! Now we are talking!
If I'm going to get a gun built like this it better throw a decent gob of lead.
250 should put the sectional density over .300 will it not?

Grit where did you get the Hawks from?
Noel
 
Noel said:
250gr Hawk bullets!!!!! Now we are talking!
If I'm going to get a gun built like this it better throw a decent gob of lead.
250 should put the sectional density over .300 will it not?

Grit where did you get the Hawks from?
Noel
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Todbartell nearly lost an eye due top a failure with Hawks.
 
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Todbartell nearly lost an eye due top a failure with Hawks.
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Failure from not holding on tight enough to the rifle or having the bullet lodge in the barrel?
I have never really looked into this brand, only heard of them from Reloader magazine I think.

I love to use bullets that are big enough for their given calibre that they cast a shadow as they go on their merry way!:)
An Elmer Keith follower, what can I say.:rolleyes:

Grit, where does one find this Martini fellah?
I am hoping to get Ron Smith to do the barrel work since he has done nice work for me in the past for a reasonable price too. The rebore is $260 compared to paying up to $500 plus for a replacement barrel.

Noel
 
http://www.martiniandhagngunmakers.com/index.htm

I think the situation with TB was that the jacket remained in the barrel. He had pictures and details posted about a year ago.

Woodleigh also makes 250gr bullets in .323 caliber. You should keep in mind that if you go to such a bullet you will basically be shooting a .338 WM...including recoil.
 
That's okay, it wouldn't be very often. It sounds like a good pill for bruins.
I Imagine our friend at Wetaskawin could build me something too.
I think he owns Wildcat bullets, will check into him too.

Usually there isn't a problem with recoil. Lazy Ike and I went out last Sunday to punch some paper and he let me try his 9.3x62.
Those 285gr Normas are cool but boy was I ever suprised at the recoil.
Everything in moderation!
At what point does one consider a cross bolt in the stock or maybe a lug on the barrel?
This rifle has a real pretty piece of circassian and I will be a bit upset if it turns into kindling.
Noel
 
HOLY SNAPPIN do the Martini&Hagn boys do nice work! At a quick glance they look to rival the Rigby or H&H plants!:cool:
I'm scared to ask what they charge.

Kristian, you best forget about your Winny 70 in 300H&H and just swing down there and give them your $13,000 and get one built right! :D
 
Noel said:
At what point does one consider a cross bolt in the stock or maybe a lug on the barrel?
This rifle has a real pretty piece of circassian and I will be a bit upset if it turns into kindling.
Noel
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I'm a firm believer in using cross-bolts for rifles with stout recoil. The new stock on my .35 Whelen will have one as will the new stock on my 9.3 X 62.

I use internal cross-bolts behind the recoil lug and behind the magazine mortise.

Maybe a bit of overkill but they're easy to install when I do the glass bedding.
 
The bedding is already done full length of the action, I cannot tell if there is a hidden cross lug. The stock is fairly beefy in the front lug area where it should take most of the stress, the wrist is quite petite so I will look into this too.

Perhaps a lug added to the barrel is in order?
 
This is on a 98 action, right?

Make sure that there is a gap between the rear action tang and the wood. Otherwise the tang can act as a wedge during recoil and perhaps cause a split. Twenty thou should do it.

I doubt there is a need for a barrel lug.
 
Thanks Mauser98, it is in fact a 1909 Argentine made in Berlin kind of mauser. I hear they are a favorite for custom gunmakers.
Our friend J-C (Coyote) stopped over for coffee one night and said this one is a dandy action, I will take his word for it. Mauser's are my favorite but I would have a hard time telling you which is better than another.
It feeds the existing 6mm remington case like greased lightening and is already fitted with an adjustable trigger, not sure what kind but it is sweet!

I will apply the .020" treatment, didn't need to worry about it with the 6mm, now she is going to have a bite with her bark!:) I may get a permanent tattoo from the custom inlayed steel butt plate now.:redface:
 
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