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The 8mm Mauser has a long record of excellent service and has earned the respect of many hunters and target shooters alike – all of whom will undoubtedly keep using this superb cartridge for many years to come. Today's shooter should know that not all cartridges with the 8mm Mauser or 7.92x57mm name are identical. The M88 cartridge, also sold with the name 8x57J, cannot be fired from most military surplus Mauser rifles or civilian rifles, as the bore of these rifles is sized for a 0.318-inch caliber bullet. There are rimmed versions of the 8x57J and the 8mm Mauser, and the buyer should know for sure which version their rifle fires before committing to an ammunition purchase. Learn More

History of 8mm Ammo

Introduced in 1905, the 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm Mauser) remains a respected military cartridge. It also has a significant following among hunters as it is a proven round for use on medium- and larger-sized game.

The 8mm Mauser has more than a century of active service in the military, and to this day, it is still in reserve status in many countries. The Germans used the 8mm Mauser in WWI, where the cartridge gained the attention of other nations. It earned respect for its accuracy and power, and many people likened the performance to that of the American .30-06. By the time WWII started, the British had mounted 8mm machine guns on their trucks and Jeeps.

8mm Ballistics: Chart of Average 8mm Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

8mm Bullet WEIGHT Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) TRAJECTORY (in.)
Muzzle 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds. Muzzle 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds. 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds.
170 Grain 2360 1969 1622 1333 1123 2102 1464 993 671 476 2.5 -3.1 -22.2 0
196 Grain 2500 2338 2182 2032 1888 2720 2379 2072 1797 1552 2.4 0 -9.8 -27.9
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Customer Reviews

  • firejohn said:

    This ammo was great,it surpassed my expectations

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