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8 x 57 IR
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | 8 x 57 IR |
Standard / Datasheet: | C.I.P. |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.318" | 8.08mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 2.244" | 57.00mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.228" | 81.99mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 46412 psi | 3200 bar |
Case Capacity: | 63.0 Grains of Water | 4.09 cm3 |
CID: | CID_1172 |
Last updated: | 3/12/2025 |
- The 8x57 IR is a rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge. It is also known as the 7.92×57mm Mauser and is used in many different types of firearms, including double rifles, drillings and vierlings. The 8x57 IR cartridge case is the Lapua standard for breech brake combination guns, and it has a high intrinsic precision and good game performance.
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