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8x57mm Mauser JS

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$25.19

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8x57mm Mauser JS

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The 8x57 Mauser JS was designed in the early 1900's and is considered a classic European caliber cartridge. The original version was .318 inches and new version is .323 inches. Although it is not popular in North America is can be used as a medium game hunting rifle. The 170 grain loads have the capability to take down deer with good accuracy and wound penetration. The ballistic performances based off four grain types for the 8x57 Mauser JS on muzzle velocity are 2,360 ft/s (170 gr), 2,880 ft/s (150 gr), 2,592 ft/s ( 196 gr), and 2,728 ft/s (180 gr). Model 54 Winchester is one of the few rifles manufactured to handle the 8x57 Mauser JS. Hand loading brass is available from companies such as Sierra, Speer, Hornady and powder loads include H4350, H414, H380, H335, and IMR-4064 loads. A 150 grain Spitzer bullet has a muzzle velocity of approximately 2,850 ft/s depending on the load. The 8x57mm Mauser JS is comparable to the .30-06 in firing, distance, and accuracy.

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8x57mm Mauser JS Specs

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Height

2.24

Average FPS

2466

Average Grain

186

Average Energy

2511

Recoil

1.81

Ballistic Coefficient

314.75

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