Obsolete cartridges

Somewhere around the place I have some Norma .318 diameter bullets. If memory serves they are RN SP in 159 gr and possibly some other weights. If any of the stateside members are interested I will get a count and offer them for sale.
I do not currently have a rifle that requires that diameter. The OP has first dibs.
Got too anxious, yes I am interested let me know quantity, weight, and price.
 
Got too anxious, yes I am interested let me know quantity, weight, and price.
I was able to dig up 60 of the 196gr and 150+ of the 159gr. 200 x .60 = 120 + 15.00 = $135.00 all in.
PM if interested.

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I seem to have a penchant for buying rifles chambered in obsolete and nearly unobtainable ammunition. My newest acquisition is a ma user 98 proofed in 1937 in 8mm mauser. Just my luck is turns out it is chambered in 8x57 J. Bore diameter .318. It is a gorgeous engraved rifle with raised rib full length, 1/2 octagon 1/2 round barrel wearing a Lyman peep sight mounted on the bolt release lever. Just an awsome custom sporting ma user 98. Already ordered dies but where do I find load information?
Congratulations on what sounds like a beautiful rifle. Can we see photos of it? :D

Safe shooting
 
8 x 57 I
899DEVATMR (318 196 01)Delsing12,70196,00N 140Vihtavuori3,0847,50CCI 200RWS76,50
897DEVATR (67901)Norma12,70196,00202Norma3,1148,00RWS 5341Norma75,60
898DEVATR (67901)Norma12,70196,00N 140Vihtavuori3,2450,00RWS 5341RWS75,60
901DEVATMR (2145715)RWS12,70196,00IMR 4064IMR3,1849,00CCI 200RWS75,60
900DEVATMR (2145715)RWS12,70196,00R 903Rottweil3,2149,50RWS 5341RWS75,60
902DEVATIG .318"IWK12,83198,00R 907Rottweil3,3752,00RWS 5341RWS76,30
903DEVATIG .318"IWK12,83198,00N 140Vihtavuori3,1849,00RWS 5341RWS
My best load for 8x57IR is by far IMR 4895 powder--40-42 grains with the 200gr. bullets, I seem to recall, not looking at my notes out in the shop...
 

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