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8 x 57 I
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Technical Specifications:
Caliber: | 8 x 57 I |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.318" | 8.08mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length (l3): | 2.244" | 57.00mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.228" | 81.99mm |
Max. Standardized : | 55114 psi | 3800 bar |
Case Capacity: | 62.0 Grains of Water | 4.03 cm3 |
CID: | CID_1171 |
Standard | C.I.P. |
Letztes Update: | 10/7/2024 |
- The 8x57 is a rifle cartridge that has been used in both world wars and is still popular today. It is also known as the 7.92x57mm J, 7.92x57mm JS, or 8mm Mauser. The cartridge has an 8.20 (.323) diameter and a 57.00 (2.244) length, with a 11.95 (.470) rim diameter and 11.94 (.470) base diameter.
When aggregating the ballistic performance of 161 suitable bullets for this caliber, you get an average powder charge of 47.8gr | 3.1g , an average muzzle velocity (V0) of 2565fps | 782m/s , and an average muzzle energy (E0) of 3613 Joule.
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