I've got a couple old 8mm turk mausers (1893 and 1903 century imports from the early to mid 2000s) that I've never shot. I'd like to start shooting them, and would like to start loading for them. Being that they're so old, I've held off on putting modern ammunition through them, and what little mil-surplus I have for these, I've held off on shooting due to not always being easily able to replace it. I realize 8mm surplus comes and goes, but I'm at the point where I'd rather just reload for it for all the added benefits reloading brings.
Wes put up some 8mm brass for sale, so naturally I had to buy some. So now it's time to start loading for them. Who else loads 8mm for these old turks? What are you finding success with? Are there any powders that are ideal, vs any powders to stay away from due to pressure? I'd like to shoot these safely, so lighter loads will be the goal. They'll likely never be used for anything other than paper-punching, but I might take them out for pig hunting every so often, just for fun.
Any pointers in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.