OT/ 8mm short?

[Lycosa]

Hi HOGS. The Thread on the .308 cal. rifles got me to thinking about a 8mm short, that the Germans used in WW2, or a 6mm round. Would there be a market for a rifle in one, or both, of these calibers?

 

[dduangrat]

Would the 6.8 SPC or the 6.5 Grendel be considered 6mm short?

 

[Strabs]

Better post some Busse pics before we get tooo far OT

I must be asleep or something, what is an 8MM short?

Are you're talking about the .308 Win. chambered Mausers (Gibbs, spanish, etc.)?

 

[Lycosa]

The 8mm kurz, short, was used in the STG-44 German assault rifle. The reason behind the cartridge was that most combat fatalities are within 200 meters. This 8mm short was a intermediate round that fell between the 9mm and the 8mm Mauser.

 

[readyaimcut]

who the hell cares about this weak ass round, buy a 30-30 winchester!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lycosa]

Weak ass??
I have a H&K 93 5.56, and am completely content. I just liked the idea about an intermediate round that would fall in between the .223 and the .308.

 

[silverdragon33]

Weak ass??
I have a H&K 93 5.56, and am completely content. I just liked the idea about an intermediate round that would fall in between the .223 and the .308.

6.8 ftw

 

[dobywon]

who the hell cares about this weak ass round, buy a 30-30 winchester!!!!!!!!!!

This is a family oriented forum and your comment is out of line.

But I am sure with a mouth like that you dont care anyway.

 

[Horn Dog]

So what is wrong with the 7.62 x 39? I actually wish my AR-15 was in that caliber. Maybe I'll get an upper for it.

 

[dduangrat]

who the hell cares about this weak ass round, buy a 30-30 winchester!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't want to shoot that in full-auto or even fast semi-auto. Not to mention lugging around the extra ammo while in the field, etc. But the caliber arugment has been going for decades. Me, personally, I wouldn't want to be shot with anything and I'm pretty sure the other guy feels the same way. So I'll stick with 5.56 and 7.62x51.

 

[Lycosa]

I just looked at pic of 7.92 x 33 ammo, 8mm short, and that looks like a serious cartridge!
My 93 is a Keeper.
Tnx!!

 

[Gov't Mule]

who the hell cares about this weak ass round, buy a 30-30 winchester!!!!!!!!!!

The 8mm Kurz inspired the Soviets and Kalashnikov to develop the 7.62x39, which has almost the exact same ballistics as the 30-30 Win. Go figure.

 

[Strabs]

The 8mm kurz, short, was used in the STG-44 German assault rifle.

Cool! I finally figured out what it is (listed as 7.92x33 Kurz) and I would not even consider it when you have easy access to surplus 7.62x39 fodder.
I would also second the option of the 30/30. I think over at Chuck Hawks, he lays out the comparison between the 7.62x39 and the .30WCF.

If you don't already have a 336 or 94, it's about time to join the club:thumbup:

 

[Lycosa]

Strabs---Thanks. I do some research today. GRUNT.