8x57JS Mauser Cartridge - Load Data


Sources of Load Data

  • Cartridges of the World (7th edition)
  • Internet (rec.guns newsgroup and C&R FFL mailing list)

    Test Equipment

    Firearm used to test 200gr BTHP is a Yugoslavian M76 Sniper
    Firearm used for testing the others is a Yugoslavian M48 Mauser
    A Pact Model 1 Chronograph was used to collect the data.
    Dies manufactured by Lee.

    Load Data

    These tables are still under construction.

    8x57JS Mauser Load Data by Powder Type-Bullet Type
    Varget-150gr Spitz. IMR 4895-150gr Spitz. AA 2520-150gr Spitz.
    IMR 4320-175gr Spitz. IMR 4895-175gr Spitz. AA 2520-175gr Spitz.
    IMR 4320-185gr PSP IMR 4895-185gr PSP AA 2520-185gr PSP
    IMR 4320-200gr BTHP IMR 4895-200gr BTHP IMR 4064-200gr BTHP
    IMR 4320-220gr BTSP IMR 4895-220gr BTSP AA 2520-220gr BTSP

    8x57JS Mauser Surplus and Commercial Information
    Czech - uxa 52 Portuguese - FNM Portuguese - FNM (new)
    Yugoslavian - PPU Romanian - RPR Winchester


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