I have an old Mauser built in 1897 to the x57 action length that was nicely sporterised many years ago. Someone chambered it in 308. It was previously my father's rifle and I have been shooting it in this form since the early 80s.
I am going to rebarrel it in 8x57 but keep the loads mild because of the age of the action. I am thinking 150g Hornadys around 2700 fps and maybe the 175-180s around 2500 odd.
This powder is available here so it will be one for me to try.
