Gewehr 1898 8x57mm mit LER scope - at the range

[Dutchman]

I'm forming an emotional bond with this ratty old Mauser.

http://images108.fotki.com/v1583/photos/4/28344/7937087/Gew98_01-vi.jpg

5 shots - 170 gr Flat Nose (.32 WinSpecial) .323" g/c, 20.5 grs 2400. First time shooting this bullet in this rifle. Purchased bullet from Gardner's Cache.

http://images108.fotki.com/v1583/photos/4/28344/7937087/8x57_G98_170_205_2400-vi.jpg

6 rds - 170 gr Flat nose, 15.8 grs Unique. This rifle seems to really like this bullet.

http://images32.fotki.com/v1109/photos/4/28344/7937087/8x57_G98_170FN_158_Uniq-vi.jpg

[bcp477]

I shoot the same bullet in my (8 x 57) Yugo M48......except sized down to 0.314", then paper-patched to 0.3235". My M48 loves them.