It's good enough they based the -06 on the 8 X 57, just lengthened and necked down. satx gave the correct reason 8 X 57 is loaded so weak in the US and gnoahh's assessment of the cartridge with cast bullets couldn't be more correct. My immediately post WWI Strover '98 sporter in 8 X 57I is a tack driver with an Accurate 205 gr. cast bullet and I defy anything from elk down to walk away from it if well hit.

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