Is 7.92 x57 the same as 8×57?

The 8×57 is also known as the 7.92x57mm J, 7.92x57mm JS, the 8x57mm Mauser or plainly as the 8mm Mauser; they are all describing the same cartridge, bullet diameter aside.

What is 8×57 JS ammo?

A 8x57mm JS RWS H-Mantel round, loaded with a 187-grain bullet. The 8×57 JS round established itself as the German Armed Forces’ standard service caliber, and was used in both world wars on famous guns such as the Mauser K98 bolt-action service rifles and the Mg34 and Mg42 general-purposes machine guns.

How far can an 8mm Mauser shoot?

It had a maximum range of approximately 4,700 m (5,140 yd). Even by contemporary (2012) standards 1000+ m (1,094+ yards) effective supersonic range is quite remarkable for a standard military rifle round.

Is the Mauser accurate?

You’re probably saying the Mauser didn’t promise 1.4-inch three shot groups but rather five-shot groups under an inch. Fair enough. However, when the M18 finds a load it likes it’s capable of exceptionally good accuracy. The three groups with the Edge TLR ammunition measured in the 0.6- to 0.8-inch range.

Is the 8x57js bullet design good?

This is an adequate bullet design at 8x57JS velocities but can be prone to full fragmentation at 8x68S / 8mm Rem Mag velocities when used on tough game.

What is an 8x57mm rifle?

This seems like a good place to include 8x57mm specifications in American terms. The case uses the exact same .473-inch rimless head as the .30-06 using large rifle primers. Case length is 2.244 inches with a neck length of .319 inch, and an overall maximum cartridge length of 3.250 inches.

What kind of bullets do you use in a Winchester 8×57?

There are the traditional cup-and-core bullets—like the Hornady InterLock and Winchester Power Point — that made the fantastic reputation the 8×57 has, and there are premium bullets available to give the 8×57 a ‘new-lease-on-life’.

What are the best 8x57is loads?

Currently, the most readily available 8x57IS factory loads are those produced by the American giants Winchester, Remington, Federal. All advertise a 170 grain soft point bullet at 2360fps giving around 2300fps in older 24” military barrels.

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