Can 8x57 shoot out of a 1942 german k98 mauser (Read 1494 times)

Gunguy808

Can 8x57 shoot out of a 1942 german k98 mauser
« on: June 22, 2017, 06:04:24 PM »
Need to know if 8x57 can fire out of a k98 german mauser or can you only use 7.92x57 thanks.

jc2721

Re: Can 8x57 shoot out of a 1942 german k98 mauser
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2017, 07:18:55 PM »
8 X 57 and 7.92 X 57 are the same cartridge.  Have you had the headspace checked?