Rochelle - I have an 8mm Mauser that I hunted with for years with Remington ammo and I now use it as a backup gun. I looked into Norma ammo, because the loads are so much hotter for that caliber. From what I could tell the Oryx (I believe that is how it is spelled) is designed like a Partition bullet, designed to hold up while passing through bone.

I was using my mauser for whitetails, so I chose to go with the Vulcan bullet, with is designed for lungs shots (not heavy bone) on medium sized game. I must warn you that the Vulcan bullet is hard to find (at least in 8mm), and the only place I have really seen it is in the Sportman' s guide catalog.

To be honest, I have not had a chance to try the Norma ammo, as I am now hunting with a 30-06, and the mauser is just used as a spare gun.

I would say that if you do choose to use Norma ammo, place your orders well in advance of the season, as it is not always readily available.