I (we the boys) have killed plains game in Africa (2012) with the 8x57 loaded rather leisurely given the small ring/large thread Mauser used using the 180 gr Ballistic Tip up to wildebeest. I have done the same with similar critters and larger with the 9.3x62 using the 250 gr X in 2002 up to eland. At eland level I would opt for the latter, otherwise I would have no issue with the 8x57.

Conduct is the best proof of character.