Make sure I got this correct!

Jevyod · January 8, 2013, 04:19 PM

Ok so I thought I would like to work up some loads for an old 8mm Mauser. So I went online and started reading, and promptly found out that it isn't as straight forward as I thought

But after lots of reading I think I figured it out! Mine is a model 98 German Mauser made in 1918. So as far as reloading I purchase the
.323 bullets and not the .318? Also are the brass and dies going to be called
8x57? Please correct me if I am wrong!
As I was looking up loads, (looking under 8x57 Mauser) I found that the CFE 223 seemed to produce some pretty good velocity. Anybody use this? Any help or advice about reloading for this will be greatly appreciated!

firewrench044 · January 8, 2013, 05:17 PM

" 8MM X 57 Mauser" is the die set you need

All my 8MM Mausers love this load
( 1894 Turk.,1935 VZ24, 1936 & 1937 VZ24 Sniper,1916 Ger. Sniper,
2- M48 Serbian Snipers )

150 Sierra SP (.323dia) (flat base Pro Hunter, hunting bullet)
Remington case
50.5gr IMR 4895
CCI BR2 primer
3.050 OAL

Jevyod · January 9, 2013, 02:16 PM

Excuse my ignorance, but was looking for brass on Midway and they have 2 options for 8x57 brass. They have a 8x57 JS Mauser and a 8x57 JRS Rimmed Mauser. So what is the difference and which do I use?

Scorch · January 9, 2013, 02:29 PM

8X57 JRS ir rimmed, and is used for single-shot rifles. You want 8X57 JS.

I always loaded IMR 4350 under a 170 gr bullet.

January 8, 2013, 04:19 PM	#1
Jevyod Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 172	Make sure I got this correct! Ok so I thought I would like to work up some loads for an old 8mm Mauser. So I went online and started reading, and promptly found out that it isn't as straight forward as I thought But after lots of reading I think I figured it out! Mine is a model 98 German Mauser made in 1918. So as far as reloading I purchase the .323 bullets and not the .318? Also are the brass and dies going to be called 8x57? Please correct me if I am wrong! As I was looking up loads, (looking under 8x57 Mauser) I found that the CFE 223 seemed to produce some pretty good velocity. Anybody use this? Any help or advice about reloading for this will be greatly appreciated!

January 9, 2013, 02:29 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	8X57 JRS ir rimmed, and is used for single-shot rifles. You want 8X57 JS. I always loaded IMR 4350 under a 170 gr bullet. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

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January 8, 2013, 05:17 PM	#2
firewrench044 Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2007 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 381	" 8MM X 57 Mauser" is the die set you need All my 8MM Mausers love this load ( 1894 Turk.,1935 VZ24, 1936 & 1937 VZ24 Sniper,1916 Ger. Sniper, 2- M48 Serbian Snipers ) 150 Sierra SP (.323dia) (flat base Pro Hunter, hunting bullet) Remington case 50.5gr IMR 4895 CCI BR2 primer 3.050 OAL

January 9, 2013, 02:16 PM	#3
Jevyod Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 172	Excuse my ignorance, but was looking for brass on Midway and they have 2 options for 8x57 brass. They have a 8x57 JS Mauser and a 8x57 JRS Rimmed Mauser. So what is the difference and which do I use?