Reloder 22, IMR 4350, and IMR 4831 are noted powders in the 8 mm Remington. It is a kicker, with a case capacity equal to a .340 Weatherby. Proper stock fit and design are crucial at this level of recoil. 200 grain Nosler Partitions and 200 & 220 grain Swift A-frames are good bullets in this case. If maximum velocity is not used, the 200 grain Speers are good, accurate bullets. It is unquestionably one of the most potent elk cartridges ever developed.
I believe that the 8 mm Remington magnum was the most unsuccessful cartridge introduced by Remington since WW Two. Nothing against the cartridge, but Remington has a bad track record of dumping cartridges very quickly.
Last edited by albertan; 05-21-2008 at 07:37 PM.
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