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Mannlicher, typing error 8 not 5 inches

"long , slim and graceful" - That's the way to go!!!!! Should be nothing but stunning

Hi Mannlicher, The North Fork bullet is longer than the 220 Swift A frame by quite a margin, and way longer than the 200gr Swift. Although velocity at barrel about 100f/s less with the 220gr North Fork , it retains velocity over distance better than a shorter projectile like the 200gr...

HI JET, No Problem, looking forward to your results! Went to the range yesterday. Rifle zero at 200 meters. Bullet drop 5 inches @300 meters. Thursday on my way to hunt Eland bull. Will report back on bullet performance etc. (Should I be successful..)

Hi Gert, only a pleasure.☺️ I built the rifle to hunt large antelope at long distances.... I own an Obendorf Mauser type A rifle in cal.9.3x62 which I use for bush hunting. I shoot 300gr rhino bullets. That said...., I am so "in love" with my custom 8x68S that I will never go on a hunting trip...

Hi Gentleman, Trust you all are well... Just some feedback on my experience with regards to handloads.... S365 propellant Federal premium primers RWS Cases 220 North Fork bullets (Ditched the 220 Swifts..) Loads: 63 gr 63.5 gr 64 gr 64.5 gr 65 gr 63gr - 2732 fps but pressure problems (could...

Hi Gert, I also wanted to shoot heavier bullets in my 8x68. Therefore I also opted for the 8x57JS standard twist rate initially but was advised as follows: The velocity of the 8x68 bullet is much higher than the 8x57. Should one opt for the 1:9-45 twist rate the bullet actually "over step" the...

I will be using S365 propellant (South African) RWS Cases S365 Propellant (South African made) 220 Swift a-frame bullets Federal Premium primers (Large caliber) With regards to "cartridge overall length" (CAL): I think it depends on the specific rifles chamber and free bore length which...

Hi Gert, Thank you, I will upload a few photos shortly! No, Eugene Combrink from Magnum arms (Nelspruit South Africa) built my 8x68. I managed to import a Gun Blank from the UK. He also made the stock. It's quite a piece!

Hi Gert, I've just joined the site. Did you build the 8x68? I just received mine. I built it on a Bruno VZ24 action, Walther match grade barrel (26 inch), 1/10 twist. I managed to shoot 9mm grouping @ 100m with 180gr factory ammo. My intention is to handload 220gr swift A-Frame though.