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8x57 or maybe 8x57 AI?

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Topic: 8x57 or maybe 8x57 AI?

Posted By: d4570
Subject: 8x57 or maybe 8x57 AI?
Date Posted: 08 July 2025 at 12:19

Well I think we settled on a 8x57 or if we can find dies a 8mmx57 AI. I found a reamer.

The AI speed advantage is not what we're after but it stops brass stretch. I think it will be a 20" barrel.

What do you think?

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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 08 July 2025 at 19:24

I like my 8x57. double rifle with set triggers. It is my black bear rifle.

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Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 08 July 2025 at 20:28

Is a 20 inch barrel long enough to burn all the powder in an 8X57 AI case?

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 08 July 2025 at 20:34

Probably not just want one

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Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 09 July 2025 at 20:10

I totally understand.

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.