.323 & 8mm

sophijo · May 19, 2007, 11:13 AM

Can I shoot .323 through my 8mm Mauser?

Thanks
Dave

jim10017 · May 19, 2007, 03:20 PM

If your mauser was made during WWII it uses the .323 diameter bullets, the WWI made mausers used a .318 diameter bullet so make sure you have the correct period rifle or have your bore slugged to make sure.

Jim Watson · May 19, 2007, 03:46 PM

A little earlier.

The change from .318" 7.9x57 to .323" 7.92x57 was made in 1905 by the German army. There were commercial sporters made on the tight bore for some time, however.

What kind of Mauser do you have?

sophijo · May 19, 2007, 10:50 PM

It's aYugoslavian Mauser.....from Mitchell.I'll get the #s; my son "borrowed" it several months ago.

Jim Watson · May 19, 2007, 11:26 PM

Ok, it is a standard "S" bore Mauser and meant for .323" bullets.

May 19, 2007, 11:13 AM	#1
sophijo Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 664	.323 & 8mm Can I shoot .323 through my 8mm Mauser? Thanks Dave

May 19, 2007, 03:20 PM	#2
jim10017 Member Join Date: March 26, 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 24	.323 in mauser If your mauser was made during WWII it uses the .323 diameter bullets, the WWI made mausers used a .318 diameter bullet so make sure you have the correct period rifle or have your bore slugged to make sure.

May 19, 2007, 10:50 PM	#4
sophijo Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 664	Mauser It's aYugoslavian Mauser.....from Mitchell.I'll get the #s; my son "borrowed" it several months ago.

May 19, 2007, 03:46 PM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,674	A little earlier. The change from .318" 7.9x57 to .323" 7.92x57 was made in 1905 by the German army. There were commercial sporters made on the tight bore for some time, however. What kind of Mauser do you have?

May 19, 2007, 11:26 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,674	Ok, it is a standard "S" bore Mauser and meant for .323" bullets.