Mule Deer do you know if the .323 ballistic tip bullet is still a thick, tough jacket bullet that will penetrate like a partition bullet. I have a custom 8 x 57(new 27" barrel) and a old Mauser that my gun smith cut down to 26" and sporterized with a new crown. In over 62 years of hunting I've never taken any game with a 8 x 57. You mentioned it being tough years ago.
