Thread: The 8x60 S

Originally Posted by Basenjiboy

I used to have a Sako 8x60 (on a FN mauser action, before Sako made their own). mine loved 196 gn.
look at American 8mm-06 loading data and compare it to European 8x57 data to get in the ballpark on powders and projectile weights.

I had a look at Hornadys 8mm-06 data; starting load is 51.6gr of Win760 giving 2500fps with a 150gr interlock. I figured that would probably be about my max load. Actually max load will likely be decided by how much recoil I can be bothered with! If I get to around 2500fps that will be fine.