In the united states, ammunition companies load only the. Reloading the 8mm 8x57 mauser rifle reloading pages of m. Reloading supplies for sale that are in stock at lucky gunner ammo today. Now, forming 8x57 cases from 3006 cases is pretty easy but the formed cases will have a smaller case capacity than a. Reloading for the 8mm mauser i have obtained some 1949 surplus 8mm mauser ammo and i would rather not shoot it. Making 8x57 cases from 3006 cases is not called 8mm06. Later the cartridge was redesigned to utilize a bullet of. I got this weird german reloading book for 8mm mauser but i. Gotical red dot 8mm 8 mm mauser laser bore sighter boresight hunting tool 8 mm cartridge bore sight red laser boresighter. Featuring cheap primers, brass, and bullets for those who reload ammo. Reloading supplies primers, brass, and bullets for reloading. Vintage match offers exceptional accuracy for classic service rifles such as the mauser, leeenfield, mosinnagant, swedish mauser or any other rifles chambered in 6. I cant find the load specific book for 8mm on cabelas, ill try midway. Surplus rifles should always be checked by a knowledgable gunsmith before being fired.
In 1905 the germans changed from the 8x57mmj with a. All of the ammunition listed on our website is in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse in high point, nc. In the end you kind of just have to crunch the numbers yourself and see if it is worth it. The reason i ask is that i would like to work up light loads for my 12yr old daughter who is graduating from her. I have load data for a 150gr bullet and would like to know if this is safe date to use or if i should use the data for a 170gr bullet. I have pulled a round apart and weighed the bullet on an rcbs 505 bar scale and the bullet weight is 154. The 8mm mauser is mostly found in the united states, chambered in surplus gewehr 98 rifles and short karabiner 98k rifles.
I found some federal classic 7x57 factory ammo that was very cheap and bought it. The original version of this cartridge, the 8x57mm j, was designed for use with. Their manufacturing processes ensure consistent bullet seating and uniform bullet. For the reloader with a sound mauser 98 or other modern bolt action rifle, these problems and limits can safely be ignored. Shooting this ammo at the range in both rifles was a shock. This mauser factory ammo is about on par with the 3030 loads. Using new brass, like lapua brass, when reloading allows you complete control over the finished cartridge. I have obtained some 1949 surplus 8mm mauser ammo and i would rather not shoot it.
The 8x57js is often quoted as being in the same class as the. There are two versions of the 8x57mm mauser cartridge. Reloading data 8mm mauser 8x57mm mauser 8x57mm js mauser. Please consult a published reloading manual for complete load data and instructions. The nosler book showed just under 2700 fps from 54 gr. Any of it is plenty for hunting, and the prvi was nice brass for reloading. We carry a wide range of handgun ammo, rifle ammo, rimfire ammo, and shotgun ammo instock and readytoship at low prices. Beginners guide to reloading ammo 2020 pew pew tactical.
Vintage match offers exceptional accuracy for classic service rifles such as the mauser, leeenfield, mosinnagant, swedish mauser or any other rifles chambered in. Now i live in southern louisiana so white tail deer and hog are about the largest animals i can legally shoot down here. Here is a great 8mm mauser, accuracy and hunting load. However, the ammo can sometimes be found so cheap that its worth the price to get it and pull the bullets to use for reloading. Your direct source for hunting, sporting, target, bulk ammunition, magazines and reloading supplies. By adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has dropped. I load for 8x57 myself, but most of my loads have been cast bullet loads. User account menu i got this weird german reloading book for 8mm mauser but i cant make heads nor tails out of it. Havent tried in years, help reloading for the 8mm mauser again. And due to the limited factory loads i want to do some reloading for this weapon. These are maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. Hunters like the cartridge for its effectiveness on game of medium size. In europe, the 8mm mauser and several other 8mm cartridges are available in both sizes.
Prvi downloads their 8mm mauser ammo just like american companies. Improper handloading practices can result in serious personal injury andor property damage. The german empire first adopted 8mm mauser ammunition in the early. The proper ammo easily reaches out with effectiveness to more than 400 yards, taking bear, boar and deer. The 8mm mauser is a long throated design, meaning that it is difficult to get close to the rifling with hand loads unless using a cone point style bullet. It was officially adopted in 1888 with a bullet diameter of. However, if youre shooting a lot more volume or shooting something like. The complete reloading manual for the 8mm mauser loadbooks on. Here you can find our large selection of reloading bullets for. It was officially adopted in 1888 with a bullet diameter of 0. Shop combat disabled veterans surplus for 8mm mauser.
For instance, federal, hornady, norma, nosler, prvi partizan, remington, sellier. The 8mm mauser can be loaded to a map of 50,000 cup and becomes a cartridge comparable to the. It is no secret that making your own ammunition can save you tons of money at the range. Dec 01, 20 in this video i go through my process of reloading the 8mm mauser cartridge also known as 8x57mm, 7. While the 7mm mauser was always more popular in europe and africa than in the united states, it still has enough of a following that its not difficult to find factory loaded 7x57mm mauser ammunition at most gun stores all over the world. Now i live in southern louisiana so white tail deer and hog are about the largest animals i. In this video i go through my process of reloading the 8mm mauser cartridge. Squeeze the most out of your dollar by getting set up to reload ammo today. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading.
Reloading 8mm mauser the firearms forum the buying. These loads are for the stronger model 98 mauser and other modern rifles. Free fedex option 1 cia am1900 hotsht 8mm mau 170fmj 2036. I got this weird german reloading book for 8mm mauser but. See note on powders below or read all about various powders. I fully intend to use this rifle for hunting purposes. I got this weird german reloading book for 8mm mauser but i cant make heads nor tails out of it. Remington cartridge cases are carefully drawn speciallyalloyed brass to provide consistently exact internal volume and resistance to case stretching and. Rifle brass is made for almost every conceivable cartridge, from 223 brass and 308 brass to older offerings like 3040 krag brass and even one of the newest, 6. It is a birthday present and i do not want the experience of firing the rifle to be a bad one due to felt recoil.
The cip standard for the extractor groove on the 7mm mauser is 0. We sell ammunition by the box and bulk ammo in case quantities. Nevertheless, the mauser rifles do not seem overly fussed with bullet jump and providing hand loads are seated for optimum concentricity see coal article, the mauser rifles are generally. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Rifle used is an all original matching parts 1928 fn mauser with a 4 step barrel. Granted, most of the us manufacturers 8x57 loads are quite mild, but several european ammo manufacturers have good full power loads. Hornady unprimed brass features tight tolerances, uniform concentricity, consistent weight and capacity. Cz451 rifle to a 1937dated 8mm czech lioncrested mauser rifle. Anyone else sitting at home making a summers worth of ammo in a week. In this video i go through my process of reloading the 8mm mauser cartridge also known as 8x57mm, 7. Bulk ammunition on sale, including 8x57mm 8mm mauser rifle rounds. Jan 01, 2004 the complete reloading manual for the 8mm mauser loadbooks on. Reloadable brass case, noncorrosive, soft point projectile, box print may vary from picture.
Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Their manufacturing processes ensure consistent bullet seating and uniform bullet release for optimal velocity and accuracy. Click here to order the cartridges of the world book, 11th edition. Find 8x57mm 8mm mauser ammo for sale, instock and ready to ship at ammo freedom. This is an important distinction to make, as firing a.