What is bigger 30 06 or 8mm?

What is bigger 30 06 or 8mm?

30-06 Springfield, arguably one of the most famous American hunting cartridges of all time. Hunting with the . 30-06 Springfield and 8mm Mauser: Which is best?…8mm Mauser Specs.

Production Dates 1903–present
Bullet Diameter 8.22 mm (0.324 in)
Overall Length 82.00 mm (3.228 in)
Case Length 57.00 mm (2.244 in)

What caliber is closest to 8mm?

Rifle cartridges

Name Bullet OAL
8×64mm S 8.20 (.323) 87.5 (3.445)
8×68mm S 8.20 (.323) 87 (3.425)
8mm Remington Magnum 8.217 (.3235) 91.44 (3.60)
8mm Lebel 8.3 (.327) 69.85 (2.75)

What caliber is an 8 mm?

The 8mm Remington Magnum belted rifle cartridge was introduced by Remington Arms Company in 1978 as a new chambering for the model 700 BDL rifle. The 8mm Remington Magnum’s parent case is the . 375 H&H Magnum….

8mm Remington Magnum
In service Never issued
Production history
Designer Remington Arms Company
Designed 1978

What is the effective range of a 8mm Mauser?

What is the effective range of a 8mm Mauser? The bullet, being a bit larger diameter than popular. 30 calibres, hits a bit harder and hunting bullets open more reliably. A tradeoff is somewhat shorter range, but at about 350 yards for deer, it is quite useful, even with iron sights. How big is an 8mm bullet?

Is Mauser 8mm a good caliber?

While it’s never really caught on stateside, the 8mm Mauser has a great pedigree and is more than capable on the battlefield or on the hunt. It was the official German military rifle cartridge through both World Wars. The cartridge was official adopted in 1888 with a diameter of .318 inch, which was increased to .323 in 1905.

How good is a 8mm Mauser for hunting?

7x57mm Mauser

  • 9 mm Luger • .35 Whelen • . 454 Casull • .375 H&H Magnum • .45 Colt • .22-250 Remington
  • 10mm Auto
  • What ammo does 8mm Mauser use?

    With the 170-grain (.354 BC, 2,250 fps MV) 8mm Mauser ammo, hunters get a best-in-class BC and velocity to spare, making it an ideal medium-range load. And one you won’t lose your mind rounding up. It’s available nearly anywhere that sells ammo.