Steyr Model 1886 Bolt Action Kropatschek Rifle shells

connsmith · November 21, 2007, 10:32 PM

Need help with ammo I have some old ammo with no clear markings on it, just some marks on the base of the shells

48

c f
p

2

The numbers actually lay on the perimter and thus are marked in the same direction as the letters (on thier sides as viewed head on) the primer is in the center of the shell (centerfire). It is from an 1886 Steyr and the rifle is firing 8mm ammo 8x60R I think... any help with the markings would be great as if the ammo is wrong.... well I shoot this thing and I have a high misfire rate with the ammo and would like to find new stuff

**Mike Irwin** · November 22, 2007, 12:09 PM

If no one else chimes in, you'll have to wait a few days until I can get back to my reference books.

James K · November 23, 2007, 10:26 PM

Try this site:

http://shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=25907

There is some info on making the cases. BTW, mike those cases and get the right case length; my info says it should be 8x56R and that site says the same thing.

Jim

November 21, 2007, 10:32 PM	#1
connsmith Junior Member Join Date: November 21, 2007 Posts: 1	Steyr Model 1886 Bolt Action Kropatschek Rifle shells Need help with ammo I have some old ammo with no clear markings on it, just some marks on the base of the shells 48 c f p 2 The numbers actually lay on the perimter and thus are marked in the same direction as the letters (on thier sides as viewed head on) the primer is in the center of the shell (centerfire). It is from an 1886 Steyr and the rifle is firing 8mm ammo 8x60R I think... any help with the markings would be great as if the ammo is wrong.... well I shoot this thing and I have a high misfire rate with the ammo and would like to find new stuff

November 22, 2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	If no one else chimes in, you'll have to wait a few days until I can get back to my reference books. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 23, 2007, 10:26 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Try this site: http://shootersforum.com/showthread.htm?t=25907 There is some info on making the cases. BTW, mike those cases and get the right case length; my info says it should be 8x56R and that site says the same thing. Jim