Reeder Custom Guns - Remington 700 Classic 8x57 Mauser...

Huey
Remington 700 Classic 8x57 Mauser...
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 17:43

I've never been a huge fan of the Remington Bolt Guns as I lean towards the none rotating Mauser Type Extractor. But, I own a few.

I bought the 700 Classics in 221 Fireball (2002) and 8x57 (2004).
They are really great shooting, well made guns.

The 8x57 was always my Dad's favorite rifle caliber. He went to his death bed believing nothing new followed the introduction of the Mauser 7.9mm.

He refused to acknowledge any case with a belt on it. In his world, they didn't exist.

I've never killed an animal with the 8x57 and that needs to be remedied. Bought a lifetime supply of Hornady 275 grn SST Bullets. Can push them to 2800 fps in the 700.

Gary and WB just made me think of the unsung rounds we have available. The old Mauser Rounds still get the job done.

Remington 700 Classic 8x57 Mauser... - Huey, 2020-10-29, 17:43
- Just playing around with the 8mm Mauser myself. - Gus S., 2020-10-30, 12:49
  - Although a little pricey for a plinking round, the Nosler -- - Jeff Spencer, 2020-10-30, 20:44
- I've had many 8x57 over the years and even one - WB, 2020-10-29, 17:55
- 175 grn SSTs. Posting from my phone... - Huey, 2020-10-29, 17:50
  - LOL ,I was thinking that was mighty heavy for deer hunting (nm) - Sean Harper, 2020-10-29, 18:32
    - Was thinking of the Rem. 700 and 8mm I own... - WB, 2020-10-29, 20:57
      - Man, That 375UM was horrible.,,. - Df, 2020-10-30, 17:22
        that sounds like the gun you need in Africa - Gary Reeder, 2020-10-30, 17:33
        Being basically a .404 Jeffery necked to .375 - WB, 2020-10-31, 08:20
        the 378 Weatherby is not one of the favorites - Gary Reeder, 2020-10-31, 15:59