Been shooting 150gr Speers and Sierras over IMR 4064 in my 8x57 M98s for many years. Most loads are in the 48gr to 49gr range with that bullet weight and they've worked very well on whitetails here in PA.
Ever since I discovered how accurate and deadly the Hornady 125gr bullet was in my 20" barreled M98, that's all I shoot in it now, for deer. About 52 grains of 4064 works pretty well for that one. R-P brass, CCI 200 primers in all.
Was mighty tempted to buy a new M700 Classic a year or so ago when one of the local distributors has them on close out for around $400. Then I figured I didn't really need another 8x57.
