8MM Mauser is one hell of a weapon. The only thing better is a Mark 4 .303 or an O3 A3 30.06.
I’m actually fond of the BM-8-48. Just can’t carry one around, but can load a bunch onto my Studebaker.
My Dad hunted deer with a 8mm Mauser that he brought back from WW2.
It was kinda overkill , but he never had to shoot one twice.