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Hi all,
I’m new to the site. I have a 1917 JP Sauer and Son WW1 rifle. I took it to my gun smith and he said that it’s in stunning shape and the bore is clean. I do reload and have already ordered dies but I am wondering what the correct 8x57 cartridge would be for this particular weapon? My gun smith is going to measure the bore to confirm the diameter of the bullet.

Technically it's a 7.92x57 but referred to commonly as 8mm. I shoot original WW2 ammo and have never reloaded so am unsure of exact weights and specifications.

Good to see you, SG!

Fellas, I had a look at this last night, and I was very impressed. All matching externally, good sling and a mirror-bright bore.

Naturally I recommended that he post it here, so our esteemed membership could tell him a bit about it.

Richie

EDIT: The guys will probably want to see some better photos, when you get a chance to take them. Use something like this as a template for what to photograph:
https://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?45182-Finally-got-my-Kar98b-Simson!