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I love to watch the Military Channel. Last night they were comparing some early WWI and WWII bolt actions used by the various countries. In my opinion, there was too much bias toward the Springfield and the .30-06 round and their comparisons were unfairly judged. The 1903 Springfield was a good rifle, but it was not as good as the M98 Mauser, IMO. The Springfield was more expensive to manufacture, was not as strong, and was a little more complicated; i.e., the firing pin. Many many more custom sporters have been made from the M98 than the 1903 Springfield; there must be a good reason.
To say that the .30-06 is a better cartridge than the 8x57 is a gross error. At the same time, the 8x57 is not better than the .30-06. They are practically equal. The '06 might have an edge w/ lighter bullets, but 8x57 will surpass the '06 with heavier bullets. It is a shame that the 8x57 does not have much of a following in this country. It is a great cartridge. None of this was brought up in the show. Still, it was very entertaining.
cottontop
To say that the .30-06 is a better cartridge than the 8x57 is a gross error. At the same time, the 8x57 is not better than the .30-06. They are practically equal. The '06 might have an edge w/ lighter bullets, but 8x57 will surpass the '06 with heavier bullets. It is a shame that the 8x57 does not have much of a following in this country. It is a great cartridge. None of this was brought up in the show. Still, it was very entertaining.
cottontop