8mm Remington Magnum Ammo
GunCritic Score
80%
Critic Rating
2 Reviews
50%
User Rating
0 Reviews
MSRP:$18.79
Used Price:
$28.34
Sale Price:
$31.49
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2900 fps
Average Energy
3734 ft-lbf
Recoil
2.77 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.42
Sectional Density
0.27 lb/in²
Average Gr
200 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
88.5 gr
Range
300 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2900 fps
Muzzle Energy
5070 J
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See DealAlthough the late 1970s were not particularly outstanding in terms of cartridge development, manufacturers such as Remington were not resting on their laurels. The Remington Arms Company created the 8mm Remington Magnum belted rifle cartridge in 1978 as a new chambering for the model 700 BDL rifle, which was based on the full-length.375 Holland & Holland belted case. Remington's 8mm Magnum was the first commercially available 8mm magnum cartridge introduced by an American company. The 8mm Remington Magnum is a large and
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powerful cartridge that can't be utilized in conventional length actions like the.30-06 Springfield. The 8mm Remington Magnum is a civilian cartridge that can be used in nations that prohibit the use of previous or current military ammunition for civilian purposes.
It still has several flaws, such as a strong recoil, despite its outstanding performance. Reloaders frequently employ the 8mm Remington Magnum since there are few factory loads available. They may handload heavy loads with this cartridge while maintaining under the SAAMI piezo pressure limit of 448 MPa (65000 psi). The 8mm Remington Magnum has the flattest trajectory and best long-range performance among the commercially available 8 mm rifle cartridges when used with bullets with jackets optimized for magnum cartridge muzzle velocities and barrels of 650 mm (25.6 in) or longer to encourage high muzzle velocity.
The 8mm Remington Magnum has had brief moments in the spotlight over the last 40 years as popular gun writers have utilized it to good purpose and sang its praises. Overall, the 8mm Remington Magnum is an excellent choice for most hunting situations. It is an ideal cartridge for enthusiasts who are looking for an all-round choice that is not mainstream.8mm Remington Magnum For Sale
8mm Remington Magnum Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 30 | -0.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 60 | -3.42 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 90 | -7.69 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 130 | -13.67 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 160 | -21.35 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 190 | -30.75 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 230 | -41.85 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 260 | -54.66 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| 290 | -69.18 | 245.52 | 2550.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.85 | -3.42 | -7.69 | -13.67 | -21.35 | -30.75 | -41.85 | -54.66 | -69.18 |
| Energy (fps) | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 | 245.52 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 | 2550.00 |
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
2900 fps
Average Energy
3734 ft-lbf
Recoil
2.77 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.42
Sectional Density
0.27 lb/in²
Average Gr
200 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
88.5 gr
Range
300 yd
Muzzle Velocity
2900 fps
Muzzle Energy
5070 J
Bullet Drop
0.01 in
Wind Drift
0.01 in
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8mm Remington Magnum Specifications
Category
Caliber
8mm Remington Magnum
Gun Types
Rifle
Case Types
Belted, Bottlenecked
Height
2.85
Average Grain
200
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Belted
Bullet Types
Soft Point,Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket
Primer Type
Large Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.311 in
Land Diameter
0.305 in
Neck Diameter
0.348 in
Base Diameter
0.393 in
Rim Diameter
0.447 in
Rim Thickness
0.047 in
Case Length
72 in
Oal Cartridge Length
84 in
Bullet Weight
200 gr
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