8x64 Brenneke....Who has one ?

[yumastepside]

I've been thinking about barrelling one of my '98 Mausers to 8x64 and was curious to know who has one and your thoughts on it...I'm think of shots out to around the 300yd mark or so....

Roger

 

[One Day...]

Beware that there are two 8x64. The 8x64 S takes .323 bullets and the plain 8x64 takes .318 bullets.

Considering that the 8x64 is generally considered obsolete, I would assume (?) that you have the 8x64S in mind.

In terms of power, the 8x64 S designed by Brenneke lies between the original 8x57 Mauser and the 8x68 S designed by Schüler. It is very similar, ballistically, to the 8mm-06. The 8x68 S, which is similar to a .300 mag is likely a better option (flatter trajectory) for shots in the 300 yards range, and it too fits in a standard Mauser 98. But for those who want a metric "do-it-all" cartridge without a "magnum" noise and recoil, the 8x64S is a pretty good option...

To the best of my knowledge at least one European companies, Sellier & Bellot, still loads the 8 x64 S (there was an attempt at revival in the 1990's), but I would not expect it to remain in production long...

One step up in caliber, still fitting in a standard Mauser 98 is the 9.3x64 Brenneke, arguably the one and only medium caliber that is better than the .375 H&H.

Is the 8x64S cartridge the best all around hunting cartridge? — Ron Spomer Outdoors

If you closely follow the RSO blog, you already know two useful metric 8mm/.323 inch diameter cartridges. In ballistic performance the 8x57 IS is practically a metric counterpart to the 30-06 Springfield, though it shoots slightly larger diameter bullets. The 8x68S shoots as close to the trajectory

www.ronspomeroutdoors.com

 

[375er]

The 8x68S is likely a better 8 mm option, and it too fits in a standard Mauser 98.

One step up in caliber, still fitting in s standard Mauser 98 is the 9.3x64, arguably the one and only medium caliber that is better than the .375 H&H

Thems fightin' woids...

 

[Themauserkid]

I’ve got a little ammo kicking around, I’ve been hoping to find one, but have considered building one as well. Good luck with a build, I would be interested to hear about it!