It means .323 bullet, as opposed to the earlier variant of the "8mm" round which had a .318 bullet. One of the reasons factory loaded 8X57 ammo is loaded so weakly is the fear that somebody will try to squeeze a .323 bullet down one of those old .318 bores.
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