CarJunkieLS1
New member
Today I stopped by the local gun shop just to chat with the owner and kill a little bit of time...wrong move LOL.
I was looking around and saw a nice looking wood stock with hinged floor plate high on the shelf behind the counter. Curiously I asked what rifle it was and it was a rifle he just received on consignment and hadn't even tagged it yet...It was a Rem 700 Classic in 8x57 Mauser 24" barrel Its in 98% condition there is one "ding" on the blued barrel the stock is perfect, bright clear bore, bolt is smooth, and there isn't a spec of rust anywhere.
I FELL IN LOVE I seem like odd ball not so common calibers especially for the Southern US. I'm a reloader so it isn't much concern, but I do have some questions. What is the twist rate? How common is this rifle? What are your experiences with the 8mm mauser? Finally, Any general info about caliber, rifle, load data, experience, etc. is very much appreciated.
here are Pics
here is the ding on the barrel
I was looking around and saw a nice looking wood stock with hinged floor plate high on the shelf behind the counter. Curiously I asked what rifle it was and it was a rifle he just received on consignment and hadn't even tagged it yet...It was a Rem 700 Classic in 8x57 Mauser 24" barrel Its in 98% condition there is one "ding" on the blued barrel the stock is perfect, bright clear bore, bolt is smooth, and there isn't a spec of rust anywhere.
I FELL IN LOVE I seem like odd ball not so common calibers especially for the Southern US. I'm a reloader so it isn't much concern, but I do have some questions. What is the twist rate? How common is this rifle? What are your experiences with the 8mm mauser? Finally, Any general info about caliber, rifle, load data, experience, etc. is very much appreciated.
here are Pics
here is the ding on the barrel