Dutch4122
The Rem 185 is generaly an ok bullet. As you mention, the price is right. I have shot quite a few myself and find them to be a 2 MOA bullet accuracy wise out of any good M98. Have seen a couple deer killed with them and one elk. No bullet recovered from the deer but they only took one shot each. The elk took one shot too and the bullet was recovered from the off side leg bone. No complaints. I wouldn't have any qualms about hunting with it in a 8x57, should suffice nice out to 300 + yards. Considering 99.99999999% of all big game are killed much closer than that.
I've found they work quite well and probably more accurately at higher handloaded 8x57 velocities. My standard and probably my hunting load with them is 46 gr of H4895 in Winchester brass which gets 2592 fps out of my VZ-24. That is not a max load for my rifle. Yes, it is higher than some manuals but still ok by others as there is a very wide variation for this cartridge. Take into consideration the condition of your rifle before using this load and work up to it. I have used it in several M98 8x57s with no problems or pressure signs.
Larry Gibson
