Question for all the military firearms experts.
I am trying to find a load for a 1939 Turkish Mauser chambered in 8x57 that will shoot in near vicinity of where I aim it. My 200gr cast load seemed to group pretty well at roughly 60 yards but was about 16" above point of aim. I am going to buy some bigger targets and try at 100 yards but my eyes won't do much farther than that with open sights. Research has told me the rifles are zeroed to 200 meters normally with military ammunition which I also read is pretty hot. My limited experience with open sights tells me to get a load to shoot to the sights will end up very low powered. Should I try heaver bullets?
Thomas