A. -- I think that there are at least a few comparable component bullets, I particularly like the 0.323" 200 grain AB.
B.-- I know that there are many more component bullet options in 0.308" than in 0.323" and that component cases are easier to find in 30-06 than in 8x57, as is factory ammo. There is European-made factory ammo that is equal in quality to any 30-06 ammo that I've seen, but it is unlikely to be found on many dealers shelves.
That said, I agree that the 30-06 is an easier and more practical choice for North American.
YEP.
A. I use the Speer 200 'spritzer' in my 8 mm RM. It has virtually the same BC as a Speer, 270 cal, 130 spitzer.
I used it for load development and practice. The Nosler 200 P is so close, the trajectory is virtually the same.
B. I said this in my earlier post on P 7:
" For myself there is NO dilema; the 30-06 (30 cal) has SO MANY options that the 8 mauser can't compete."
That is in reference to bullets sizes and availability as well as brass.
Jerry
