A traditional Merkel B3 Drilling chambered in 8x57IRS — the rimmed version of the German 8x57 IS military round, adapted for break-action use. The 8x57IRS was the dominant German hunting rifle caliber through most of the 20th century before being displaced by modern cartridges. Merkel continues offering this caliber to serve the substantial market of German and European hunters who maintain rifles in this cartridge and want compatible drilling barrels. Terminal performance on German red deer and wild boar is authoritative. Type: Drilling Action: Break-Action Caliber: 8x57IRS Capacity: 3 Year introduced: 1988, Germany Weight: 112 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, combination, driven_hunt