Is 8mm good for hunting?

Is 8mm good for hunting?

The 8mm Mauser (whose actual dimensions are 7.92×57mm) is a fine cartridge for medium to large game. If you already have such a rifle and it shoots well, keep it and it will make a good hunting weapon for game as large as elk. The round has excellent sectional density and very good penetration.

Is 8mm a 30 cal?

You must first understand that most U.S. standard calibers are stated in inches, while metric calibers are stated in millimeters (mm). We see a lot of calibers like 5.56mm, 6.5mm, 6.8mm, 7mm, 7.62mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, etc. So, a 30-caliber bullet is actually 0.30” diameter, but it’s also a 7.62mm diameter.

How many MM is a 30-06 bullet?

7.8 mm
. 30-06 Springfield

What does the K98 shoot?

The Karabiner 98 kurz (German: [kaʁaˈbiːnɐ ˌʔaxtʔʊntˈnɔʏntsɪç ˈkʊɐ̯ts]; “carbine 98 short”), often abbreviated Karabiner 98k, Kar98k or K98k and also incorrectly sometimes referred to as a K98 (a K98 is a Polish carbine and copy of the Kar98a), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge.

Is 9mm bigger than 30 cal?

Is 7.62 30 a caliber?

The 7.62 mm caliber is a nominal caliber used for a number of different cartridges. Historically, this class of cartridge was commonly known as . 30 caliber, the imperial unit equivalent, and was most commonly used for indicating a class of full-power military main battle rifle (MBR) cartridges.

Which is better an 8mm or a 30-06?

The 8mm carries a heavier bullet and greater energy. 30-06 is flatter shooting over the same distance. Both are capable of taking large game with the right bullet choices…. 6 of 1, half dozen of the other…..

What kind of case does an 8mm Springfield use?

The far more common .30-06 Springfield case makes handloading the 8mm-06 relatively simple and is a great choice for new handloaders who want to enjoy a wildcat cartridge.

What’s the POI of an 8mm Mauser 30 06?

The .30-06 is just so Vanilla. POI w/ a 100 yard zero at 200 yards is within .2″ w/ a 180gr. Energy at 200 yards is within 28fpe. velocity 70fps. 8mm Mauser, 30’06, 7.62*54r, .303 British. All are very similar as far as power. All are excellent for pretty much any medium or large game in North America.

What kind of game can a.30-06 Mauser be used for?

Just like the 8mm Mauser, the .30-06 Springfield was phased out in favor of the 5.56×45 or 7.62×51 cartridges after NATO standardized them both. The .30-06 is a versatile round that can be used for hogs, deer, mountain goats, and even some African species, such as Kudu or Zebra.