Using Hornady Superformance 165gr. The Load: PPU Case, Remington 91/2 LR Primer, 49grns H4895, PPU 175grn PSP BT Bullet. All other countries, that used the Mauser Pattern Rifle also used the Bullet with some variations in the Bullets size. Also the IS or IRS, is limited to about 500-meters maximum range. The 7.92×57 (8-mil) is a very popular round in those Countries. .3 of an inch @ 100 yds , exellent, why would you spend Countless rounds down the barrel and endless days spent in the elements. This is the first long gun I’ve owned, wanted one badly. Your right, MY BAD! 7.7×58 Japanese 1,000 - 1,500: 9 : Polish Mosin Nagant M44 Bolt Action Carbine in 7.62x54R. Many snipers use ghillie suits to hide … I find this quit ammusing. I highly dought they check. When I held it for the first time, it fit like a glove. just want to say this rifle is AWSUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM thank you mr. weatherby 1 inch lows with a 4-12-40 nikon prostaff bipod and you get 3 shots less then half inch apart cant wait until the upcomming 2015 wva deer season i be slammin some whitetails with this bad boy shoots so good this rifle is meaner then a rattle snake with weatherby ammo 180 grain spire point. Another correction. Better choice.Hunting whitetail here in NY is mostly in the woods with shots under a 100 yards.The iron sights get on target fast and you never lose sight of the deer.I have bought and sold many rifles over the years but the Mauser stays.At 101 years old it is just getting broken in. 8mm-06 A projectile traveing that slowly woud have difficulty going 1 mile not the 18K meters (11.6 mies) you claimed. I absolutely Lv this rifle!! The man lurches from one delusion to the next. The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! Know I’ll leave you two to finish up you Homework Assignments. (If you are wanting to know I use a 160grain Nosler AccuBond Spitzer, with 53.5grains of IMR4350 powder and CCI large rifle primers). Maybe 1/4 to 1/3, that of a standard round. It was faster than the previous 11mm black-powder service cartridges although far below the potential of the cartridge. Going from ~30-meter ranges to ~350-meter ranges is a real blast (no pun intended) and an extra 300ft./sec. This was not a cheaply made rifle and has a fine precission bolt action, smooth as glass. You are however correct in saying the 30-06 Springfield was a copy of the m/88 pattern. My stainless 308 is my go to hunting rifle especially when I’ll be bushwacking through the mountains. 225 yards 200 yds and 140 yds. One is the older model but the other we just got last year. All in oak and leather takedown : trunk case by Ray Sterck, with leather-trimmer canvas overcase, fitted with : accessories by John Millar including fluted horn-handled turnscrew, chamber brush and cleaning rod with tips, engraved-topped patchbox and : crystal oil bottle, traditional brass bullet … It consistently shoots sub 1″ with Weatherby select ammo180 gr. With this propellant the 7.92x57mm Mauser 98k Carbine/Rifle, had a Theoretical Maximum Flat Trajectory of ~18,000-meters traveling at ~Mach 1.07 or ~366.903-meters/second. As a bonus, since I only shot one bullet an employee at the rifle range gave me a complimentary pass to come again to shoot at the range for free next time! www . A couple more Rifles/Carbines to add to your collection: There a reason why they mass-produced the AK-47 by the millions. We hunt mostly elk now and we are very particular with our rifles so I do not say this lightly. I would ise my rifle on any NA game animal, infact I always have it in the truck with 196 soft points ready for elk. Sling or leash? Try AmmoGrab. The Springfield had an advantage with its superior sights, otherwise, the rifles were quite similar. I got a North American Arms Mini cap and ball .22 from our good friends at CTD. Like I said before “some better part of 10+ years of so called research?” Seems I know more about the 7,9mm Patrone m/88 (.318) or 7,9mm Patrone S and S.s (.323) cartridges more than he would ever comprehend. If you don’t believe me just look it up. Turkish 154(3)gr Nickel FMJ My wife bought my rifle 300 weatherby while my 300 Winchester was being serviced. Great performance and has never let me down…I would buy this gun again if necessary, no need to change. needless to say i bought it .now my go to love that rifle. 13. AR15 . Not surplus, locally produced in those countries. My 257 Weatherby Stainless Vanguard is a true hunters rifle. Frieza plays this trope straight when he's cut in half by his own attack; he lies on the ground and can barely speak due to a lack of energy rather than being in pain. Perhaps latter back under “critters”, Had my ancestor Isaac S(e)lover had either the 8mm Mauser or 30-06 availble to him that day back in 1854 he might have lived to tell another tale, I have a family geneolgy book where it is mentioned he was killed by a bear but I was able to find much more online, http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php?topic=12598.0. I’ve explained and stated more than once the correct differences. Because 8.8cm Flak Guns were becoming scarcer with each and every passing day, by war’s end. The recoil pad is amazing. 8mm-06  +  Fun, fun, fun. Thanks, might have to try it out. Fine Sir, I just provided the Information. There are limits even to suspension of incredulity! Comparing .223/5.56 or 7.62X51/.308 Win to stuffing 30-30 rounds (or any other calibers the firearm is not chambered for) up a 8×57 Mauser is ludicrous and does a disservice to your fellow shooters who may be inexperieced enough to foolishly emulate your advice. thefiringline . I have found that just like the 30-06 170gr-200gr.are insanely lethal to anything living in North America you might want to eat. prove me wrong, post a link (btw I did sarch). (http://www.ima-usa.com), Have you tried Mitchell Mausers? My grandfather on my mothers side, Live in NAZI-occupied Europe during WW2, and was Forced Conscripted into the German Army. Excellent rifles at good prices even today, but like everything else they were a lot cheaper just a few short years ago. Outside U.S. it is factory loaded full pressure. i still shoot it to this day but it most promnently resides aove my fireplace.where it is always commented upon.. Mostly Europe and other U.K. countries it is designated according to C.I.P. Then the Line I’m standing in stretches beyond the orbit of the Moon. The 8-mil Mauser will accept both rounds, it will also except the 6.5 Swiss, the 7.7 Japanes, the .303 British, the .30-30 Win, the .308 Win, the 7.62×51 Nato. The “IS” actually means infantry spitzer when translated into English. Firing 3, 3 shot groups at 100 yards I had it hitting dead on the bulls-eye. I’m happy with my Yugo m48 A. Technically, your Half -Right Sir. I hunt everything with this rifle from coyotes to elk and it’s never let me down. The best rifle I have ever owned I’ve ever owned an I have owned Remington, Ruger ,Marlin Put about 100 rounds through it ,it is dead on at 200 yards. I will be taking it to Canada to hunt moose next week and having the confidence that I do at long range I believe it is going to be a successful trip! I have 2 Yugo M48 and want to semi sporter 1 as it is in really bad shape. Very light take-up and light, clean, crisp break, right out of the box. This is what happens when … Didn’t see this untile now. I’m relying on memory. Target Practice Pistol with a 24-inch barrel and about a 400-ft/sec. The rifle comes with two 8-round magazines for chambering .22 LR ammunition, which is one of the best and most readily available all-purpose survival rounds. Hornady two in this caliber, something of an accomplishment for the respected maker. Shoots sub-MOA with multiple types of factory ammo. But you might try contacting the German Embassy in Washington, DC. I recently purchased a vanguard in 3006 and slapped a nikon prostaff 3-9×50 on it… after bore-sighting it in i took 3 shots at 100 yards and got very irritated that they did not group well before realizing that all 3 shots when through the exact same hole at the center of the bullseye. You have not. PO Box 6630 My Review: Sig has been a major name in the gun game for decades, however, only recently decided to throw their hat into the precision rifle business. On one of the last hunts, I was on, one of friends, friend actually brought an AK-47 Semi-Automatic (Thank God), style “Assault” rifle. You’re still incorrect about I, IS, IRS, S, and S.s. designations. But in their own Specifications. Had a friend of mine sight it in to be right on at 200 yards. It’s quite a price jump from the blued barrel. 300 wsm does .5moa with cheap fed blue box 180 gr. Available through Hornay and Graf and Sons. All I need is a bayonet and a pointed helmet! It has a great trigger. Is a “Wee Bit” too long to fit into the Rifles Chamber Breech…, One “Slight” problem, the largest Cartridge the M48 (98k) will accept is the 8×60. Weatherby, Inc. checkering, sling eyes, scroll engraved steel pistol grip cap and vacant : silver initial oval. The .318 is to the 7.62×51 NATO what the .323 is to the .308Win. These bullets group consistently around .67 inches @100 yes. It is no secret among historians that American military men admire the Mauser 98, which so greatly influenced our own Springfield 1903A3 rifle. 8×56 It’s the 98 action not the chambering that can handle the rounds. Shipping not available to P.O. I assum eyou have trie selier abd Bellot, Norma, CWs and the othe reuropean mfgs? Bought it in .223 and I’m not complaining one bit. I got the rifle from my father, he also has taken many deer with it, I’ll pass it down to my son . Next time consider the British .303 Round. I bought a 98k Mauser and had a conversion to fire .45ACP with 21-round clips and a 16-1/2-inch barrel with 1-16 twist. Even have a new replacement barrel from Numrich if I shoot out the one I have (dought it). 7. I’ve only shot handloads and PPU 198grn fmj bt factory ammo (which if I’m not mistaken is the original bullet issued selected for this gun). Lmao! I was 14 when I got a German 1918 dated 8mm Mauser “blunt nosed” rifle. I have a large supply of Greek 8mm ammo made in 1939 which is high quality but, sadly, not reloadable being Berdan primed. A .318 bullet was pointed, and .323 bullet is conical. Lucky you1! A while ago, I read and enjoyed an article by a fellow who grew up in Africa. I have gotten sub MOA groups with it, but nothing over two MOA. Frankly I am surprised the CTD staff has not intervened and deletd your comments. You are the one confused here.  =  This lanyard can be attached to your knife. If you’re going to look someone up at least have the decency to spell there name correctly. The rifles featured above by no means constitute a comprehensive … @ non sequitor How can anyone take you seriously? The Army adopted the .323 as the superior diameter, and sporting rifles were available in Germany in the original diameter for many years. When I first bought the rifle I shipped it to Weatherby and they installed a muzzle brake for me and now I have .300 magnum hitting power with the recoil of a .243. 7×57 366.9 meters per second converts to about 1204 ft pr scons, or about the speed of a 22 long rifle rimfire. Check with your local Gun and Ammunition Dealer, and ask him/her. The 98 action was used on thousands of sport conversions.I have a Golden State arms 30-06 on a 98 action.Out of Pasadena Ca in the 60s they gave a good inexpensive nice looking rifle a high school kid could buy.The conversion reduced the mag from 5 to 4 rounds.5 will fit but it is too tight and scars the brass.Now that my eyes are not as sharp I want to finally scope it.The young guys with the $800 rifles and high tec optics can’t believe I hit my mark at 250 yards with bead front and folding leaf rear sights.As a kid I could not afford a scope so I had to learn to shoot. Dangerous Game Rifles, Double Rifles. A drawback in practical use is the scarcity of factory loads and full-power loads using well-developed expanding bullets. Then sent to the Soviet “Gulag’s”. It was sporterzed by Interarms.I t has a Monte Carlo style stock with original sights.I have considered adding a scope but living in Upstate NY makes the iron sights a. The Mysterious Fo-Forces of this CTD, The Shooter’s Log, DID. Correct me if I’m wrong, which you probably will. First deer season got three deer with 3 shots. 8” x 4 - 1/2” x 2 - 1/2”. As New. Hey Pete, Go Long-Range High-Penetration for the 98k Mauser, is 8x60s (.323/8.2x60mm, actual) available by Hornay and Graf & Sons. 3 “Jungle Carbine”. Forget it Justin. That lighter, pointed bullet proved superior at long-range to anything then available. The man has no concept of physics nor arms if he claims he can stuff any old cartridge in an 8×57 chamber and shoot it. I would have used it too except the 1888 is not exactly of “sporting” configuration and probably would have received a few smirks from the “California” hunters. I got hooked on Weatherby after my first buy at a gun show. That’s when my interest and love affair with the Mauser 98k (7.92x57mm) Carbine/Rifle began. I reload 8mm Mauser, I should know. Both rounds pop the 100 yard gong at my range with ease using the iron sights. In case of emergency you can cut that part … LOL. However, the Boer War and our Spanish-American War gave us a start when Anglo-Saxon troops faced the 7x57mm Mauser cartridge. You get the random flyer that will toss an otherwise insanely pretty group into the very average category. But it might do it to. Close enough to Mauser Specifications, but only in 150 to 180-grain. Should be able to get ammo some place.The buck you drop with it wont care if it not a “sport” rifle. Owned mine for several years and used for Muleys and Elk. ??? I’m not exactly sure weather in will help you or not. RDS, I don’t think he even owns his yugo like he said he does! M-1: World War II vintage American rifle/carbine. You’re losing it pal. If you fire a Winchester commercial 180-grain JSP, which is .323 diameter in the original .318 bore, it will not blow the rifle. Incredible rifle for the money.Thank you Weatherby. The gun will only cost you about $280 and can serve as either your primary or backup survival rifle. Those loads usually average 3 inches to 4 inches at 100 yards—not tack-driving accurate and accurate enough for informal shooting and getting the hang of the rifle. At least I thought it was worn… Bluing almost non-existent, bore looked like it had seen better days, stock in fair to poor shape… I took it into work one day, put it in the lathe, recrowned the barrel, and took it out…. Two different rifles. Flat shooting and deadly efficient, especially with the fast-loading stripper clips, the Mauser was superior to the Krag and Lee Enfield rifles. i looked and looked for months. Our site serves as a guarantee for free unblocked games. I was right all along. It’s even bead blasted to keep the Vanguard looking pretty. The thought of him measuring powder? The Monte Carlo is comfortable, the inserts are grippy and feel durable. Between the two of you, I don’t know which is DENSER. Review: Panzer Arms BP-12 Bullpup Shotgun. these two and a trusty 30-30 marlin put all the meat up for years. “As I said, it was a Last Ditch Effort. … Are you talking about chambering and firing these different caliber rounds in an 8X57 barrel? Talk to yo later, Sec…. It’s my belief I’ll never need another rifle. Oh hell yes! We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. The article certainly doesn’t state you can fire “6.5 Swiss, the 7.7 Japanes, the .303 British, the .30-30 Win, the .308 Win, the 7.62×51 Nato.” in a rifle chambered in 7/92×57. The M79 was a result of the US Army's Project Niblick, an attempt to increase firepower for the infantryman by having an explosive projectile more accurate with further range than rifle grenades, but more portable than a mortar.Project Niblick created the 40 x 46 mm grenade, but was unable to create … Inside of barrel is only part that is decent. Weight: 6lbs, 13oz. com – 8x57JS and 8mm Mauser (7.92×57) Dfference, There’s also: www . Princess Peach is a main character in the Mario franchise and the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. Good article. NICS check required. Killed 3 deer in first season. Metric, the Garand, didn’t give-up without a fight. I’ve taken deer, caribou , mountain goat on Kodiak with it. Meanwhile, German engineers perfected the Spitzchoss or Spitzer bullet. 7×57 5 Steps For Better Rifle Marksmanship. e şimdi siz buna hiç gülmediniz hakılsınız.ama … You obviously though erroneously meant “accept”. Mauser-Schnauzer, Schnauzer-Mauser. Not mine! Back then rifle and Leupold 3×9 scope cost 317 dollars.. Have since bought a Deluxe Mark V in 300 WBY. 11. For the record, there is no record that this system was actually deployed, but then again it took almost 60-years to find out that the Nazi’s actually developed the First Uranium U-235 Dirty Bomb in 1944 and the Japanese the second Atomic Bomb in 12 August 1945. Even reloading manuals are conservative for same reason, and most only give loads for .323 bore. I can’t be any more specific then that. bullets or the heavier bullets but you seldom find one that likes them all! With what grain bullet, powder, and primer used? I believe the words “Experimental Propellants” were also used in the Comment. I suspect that CTD, are Fairly Good at Fact Checking their facts. I have often wondered what species of wood was used? The gun feels great in the hand it feels sturdy and it really really feels like you could run it over with a tank and nothing would happen. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MDT), Written inquires can be mailed to: 9. Very Popular Round for Killing Large Animals, like Elephants. Taken every Monday, produced persistant diarrhea. The corrected designations: 7,9mm m/88 patrone (.318 round nose), 7.9mm s patrone (.323 spitzer), and 7.9mm s.S patrone (.323 heavy spitzer). like the actions smoothness. One elk dropped with the non sporting model and the smirks will vanish. and 8mm Mauser was the first caliber I started reloading with. Originally, I was planning on replacing the stock, but it shoots just fine, so I haven’t changed it. That’s better performance then the .30-06 (7.62x63mm) round, of 2,700-ft./sec. Wel seems the Germans were not very good at “exprimenting’ if all they managed was a velocity of ony 340-366 meters per second you claimed. P.S Mr Weatherby any chance of making the Carbine Version in 35 Rem Mag? It came from a mass purchase made in Spain in 1969 by our local gun store in Kentucky. JMO. FYI – a “schnauzer” is a German dog. 7.92×57 There both safe to fire from the 8×57 or 7.92×57 Mauser. Results – two mulies – one at 350yds. You Sir just lost all respect from me. 4. 100/200 or 300meters/yards?? No, the Standard Mauser 98k Rifle/Carbine or Yugo 24/47 works just fine. Bob Shell Shell Reloading 1485 S Lawson Dr Apache Junction, AZ 85220 phone: 480-983-7078, a custom reloader and FFL can put together just about about anything you want tat will exceed factory ammo.. “Archie Bunker” talking about the war said something about firing a .45 cal. Hawken Rifle… 1. another proficient 8mm. I suspect, unlike you CTD at least know’s how to do Fact Check’s. More Weapons Training. Food is his other great passion. PPU 175gr PSP-BT I,ve used some of the Ammunition talked about on this Website, other’s I’m just getting stated with. @maquis (you again) replied to @Roger (who discredited the above statement): Maquis Hitler planned on shooting planes down with this? Your magic bullet ain’t flying 11.6 miles.and your statement fell flat even sooner. I shoot them all with confidence knowing that the bullet will go where I aim, no doubts. The sights of the 98 are not ideal even though they offer a degree of precision when properly aligned. Is there a modern manufacturer of 8×56 ammo I have a steyr m95 that was my grandfathers . If you insist on firing .323 in a .318 bore, keep the loads light. Hello, is that 8x57mm Ackley Improved (40° shoulder) or something else? Purchased a Weatherby v2 this summer, got around to to working up a load for it in November. !!! 8x52R Siamese In my haste to post my comments. I bought this rifle in .300 Win Mag. It was a gift, might I say a incredibly good gift, from my Stepfather whose gun collection was overflowing his big safe and he only had the rifle because he bought it over 15 years ago and it was cheap but in mint condition. The ’06 rifle is largely derivative of the Mauser. Check it out. Don’t know where you keep coming from this “Two-Stage Surface Bearing Rounds” crap? @Secundius (another of your aliases) made this statement: Secundius Even a expert marksman, would be lucky to hit center-mass at 250-meters with a AK-47. 10. Through all his unearthly tattooings, I thought I saw the traces of a simple honest heart; and in his large, deep eyes, fiery black and bold, there seemed tokens of a spirit that would dare a thousand devils. Actually the 7.62x51mm NATO (308 win) was based/derived off the .300 savage. Using 63gr of ADI 2209 and the Nosler 168gr LR this rifles put two bullets through the same hole and the third less than 5mm lower. Good way to bond with grandpa. It’s not as accurate as the CZ 455, but plenty accurate for that kind of work in close quarters. I am thrilled with this rifle and intend to use it for target shooting and varmint control. I have family and friends who own vanguards and they love ’em also, very accurate and have put food in freezers for years. Fine scroll engraved receiver and sidelock action with left : hammer and stalking safety. So I corroborate their sub MOA guarantee. I have a BRNO VZ24 Mauser sporterized with a Douglas barrel and a two stage trigger expertly built by Chris Helbig of Scotch Plains NJ and my father DR. Pallini. front post and a mojo micro click aperture rear sight. Also try Australia and New Zealand, when getting ammunition. Can’t beat that! No different than a brand new rifle. Shot placement is still the key for putting fresh venison and meat in the freezer. Clues are grouped in the order they appeared. Once again do research! The Old Western Scrounger often has oddbal rounds. I think its still about the correct difference between spitzer and conical bullets. I have an 8mm Mauser with a sportorized stock , it has taken many white tail deer ! Might be lying in wait just behind the bushes and trees, waiting to steal you kill. Auction will be held on Sun Jan 17 @ 07:00PM at 110 N. Saginaw St. in Byron, MI 48418. While the .323 is a Conical-Point Bullet, or General Purpose Round. I think that when talking about ranges under 300 meters the 8mm Mauser is just as deadly as the 338 Win Mag especially in weights 180gr and up!!! Leupold 12×40 scope. I think we might be engaged in what they call “Topic Drift”. I’m not one of those fools that jumps up and down, and fire my rifle into the air. And the biggest problem the Nazi’s had, was try to Reverse-Engineer the American Garand Rifle, too Metric measurements. .303 British. A true family business operated by third-generation leader Adam Weatherby headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. 7.62×54 Russian Try Mitchell’s Mauser, IMA-USA (International Military Antiques) GunBroker. The Brownells BRN16A1 Complete Upper Receiver Assembly enables you to build your own replica of the M16A1 - the rifle that symbolized the Vietnam War era and changed firearm history. In Australia and New Zealand’s case, since after WW2 (War Souvenir’s. I have a 7mm mag, Vortex Viper 4-16 scope and a bipod. I will remember this trick next time I hunt the “Griz” in Lost Angeles . Now, the African Big Five are a dream to a Southern boy like me, although boar, deer and small game are quite a challenge. We aborted the .30-03 program largely as a result of our knowledge of German developments and adopted the .30-06 with its Spitzer bullet. My favourite rifle so far. How can you take one bullet design and assume that as the bases for every hunting bullet no matter the manufacturer? Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. Consult any ballistician’s table, plug in projectile weight, sectional density, and velocity. The .300 Win Mag load consisting of Win case, Fed 215GM primer 75grns RL-22 and a Barnes 175grn. I consider this rifle part of my SHTF aresnal. (Need to find more space to get out to 1000yds) Considering I purchased the gun on sale, have less than $1,000 in my setup and I am easily keeping up with rifle set ups that range in the $4,000 range I couldn’t be happier! The last time I looked, the 7.92×57 and 8×57 were one in the same rounds. Shows how ignorant and arrogant you really are. The comfort of this rifle to carry and shoulder can’t be explained until you try it. 7.62×51 Nato Its a long review, but at 61 years I have some Tribal knowledge I enjoy sharing. The rem mag is another great cartridge. Were it not for the 30-06 the 8mm would likely be an even greater icon. 7.65×53 Argentine I’ve owned a vanguard s2 stainless steel in 30-06 since 2012. When you talk about adjustable gas blocks, most of the time you’re talking about a gas block you can easily set where you want it when it’s new, but if you want to change it after a few … 8x60R Siamese I was looking into a larger caliber for hog hunts (I generally plink with .223 as that was my old service caliber) and I found a number of reviewers saying that this rifle was incredibly accurate out of the box. Even at the worst part of the ammo shortage I could still find good 30-06. AR15 . I’ve got 3 24/47’s, 2 M48’s and a 1935 Czech with a most beautiful striped grain stock ( as best I can describe it) and by golly I believe I’m gonna get some more. 5. At 300-meters, an Elks body looks as large as a “Matches Head” at 10-feet distance. www . Mauser Military History (Top) A Chang Kai Shek … eight Excellent bore. What a joke! : Actually the M1888 or Gewehr 88/05 reminds me a lot of the Enfield Mk. We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. Really hard for me to believe that. 6. Just realized I made a mistake. Do It Yourself 2 months ago. Battlefield 4 is an installment in the Battlefield series developed by Swedish game developer DICE and published by Electronic Arts. The full solution for the NY Times March 19 2015 crossword puzzle is displayed below. “Karamoo” Bell was the PH you are referring to. I have common sense and the brains not to chamber, or even attempt to fire a cartridge in a firearm other than what it is supposed to be chambered for. ROF, You are too much. A “Two-Stage Surface Bearing Rounds” to be exact. I was talking about a “Spitzer Point” (153-grain) Full-Metal Jacket Bullet, which has a Vmo of 2,880-fps. four Tested it to 500 meters at the range and killed a mule deer at 435 yards. my next rifle. I hope that helps and clears things up a bit. Any higher, rebarrel with an Arisaka Type 99 Short Barrel. The .318 is a Spitzer-Point Bullet, perfect for Sniper’s. After he sighted it in I took it to the range to check it out. Weatherby Customer Service representatives are available to assist you: Monday through Friday Bought in .270 4 years ago. Gun has never failed me. As far as bullets go. They felt I should have been able to spend more time at the range.