Finally shot my new to me Weatherby "side lever" 8x68mm.
It doesn't seem to like the Barnes TSX bullets, group was over 1" and a 1/4 at a 100yd
But the good news is, the Nosler Partition's were about 1/2-5/8" group.
I have another Barnes load to try, maybe it will be tighter, also have another NP load to shoot yet.
Like shooting the rifle though, not near the hammer I thought it might be, I was surprised by the recoil honestly. Heavy gun though. Like the trigger pull too. I think it will do just fine.
8x68s
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Re: 8x68s
Sounds nice. Mark V or Vanguard? Wood stocked or other? Scope? What is your intended purpose?
Oly
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Oly
I hope and pray someday the world will learn
That fires we don't put out will bigger burn
Johnny Wright
Oly
I hope and pray someday the world will learn
That fires we don't put out will bigger burn
Johnny Wright
Re: 8x68s
Mark V Europa, Howa manf'd Wood stock, monte carlo cheek piece. Looks real nice.
I am intending to kill an elk with it if I can get an elk hunt squared away soon!!
I am intending to kill an elk with it if I can get an elk hunt squared away soon!!
Re: 8x68s
Sounds fun.
D. Brian Casady
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Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Quid Llatine Dictum Sit, Altum Viditur.
Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Re: 8x68s
Great!
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http://www.TARSPORTING.com
"Worldwide Hunting Adventures"
Professional Hunters Assoc of South Africa
SCI - Life Member
NRA - Life Member
NAHC - Trophy Life Member
DWWC - Member
Re: 8x68s
it´s a wonderful, very "modern" round ... except it dates to around 1935 ...
stock up on cases ... not many manufacturers there!
Enjoy!
Hermann
stock up on cases ... not many manufacturers there!
Enjoy!
Hermann
Re: 8x68s
Cases I have now are Norma. Always on the look out though!!
I have not shot that many Barnes TSX bullets, and zero at game (although have seen results of one) think they are ok bullets, but have also read alot about being very finicky from rifle to rifle. Such may be the case with mine. But no matter, the Nosler Partition is tough to beat, and will do the job just fine.
I was going to go with the bullet/load that gave me the best accuracy. So far, it is the NP
I do need to raise the comb a bit. The Cheek piece and comb are perfect for the open sights on the gun, but not for the scope. Ordered a Beartooth comb raiser, put my eye right where it needs to be. Keep me from hurting my cheek bone too.
Now just have to settle on an elk trip. Broadmouth Canyon? Or Flying J in Utah for a spike hunt?????
I have not shot that many Barnes TSX bullets, and zero at game (although have seen results of one) think they are ok bullets, but have also read alot about being very finicky from rifle to rifle. Such may be the case with mine. But no matter, the Nosler Partition is tough to beat, and will do the job just fine.
I was going to go with the bullet/load that gave me the best accuracy. So far, it is the NP
I do need to raise the comb a bit. The Cheek piece and comb are perfect for the open sights on the gun, but not for the scope. Ordered a Beartooth comb raiser, put my eye right where it needs to be. Keep me from hurting my cheek bone too.
Now just have to settle on an elk trip. Broadmouth Canyon? Or Flying J in Utah for a spike hunt?????