Looking for high velocity 180 gr. 8mm Mauser recipes

jabojerry · December 9, 2007, 12:36 AM

I have been reloading 8mm Mauser for several years. 150 gr Spitzer with 3031 for a 2850 fps load. The load has done well for me but I frequently have lead separation so I am planning to change to a 180 gr. Nosler ballistic tip but I am having difficulty finding a high velocity recipe for a 180 bullet. Does anyone have any experience with 2,600 to 2,700 fps load for a 180 gr. bullet?

BigJakeJ1s · December 9, 2007, 11:24 PM

Nosler has reloading data online:
http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=8mm&s=188

Jimro · December 10, 2007, 12:19 AM

These are from a 29 inch barrel.

http://www.realguns.com/loads/8x57mmjs.htm

Jimro

highbrow · December 10, 2007, 12:57 AM

Haven't used the 180's. I have been reloading 185gr Rem Corelokts. Using 48.5gr IMR 4064 with excellent results. This is a near max load, so approach this with caution. No pressure signs in my dark bore Yugo M48A and will often do 1" groups. Is now my main elk rifle and have taken several whitetails with it.

December 9, 2007, 12:36 AM	#1
jabojerry Junior Member Join Date: November 30, 2007 Location: mid-Michigan Posts: 3	Looking for high velocity 180 gr. 8mm Mauser recipes I have been reloading 8mm Mauser for several years. 150 gr Spitzer with 3031 for a 2850 fps load. The load has done well for me but I frequently have lead separation so I am planning to change to a 180 gr. Nosler ballistic tip but I am having difficulty finding a high velocity recipe for a 180 bullet. Does anyone have any experience with 2,600 to 2,700 fps load for a 180 gr. bullet?

December 10, 2007, 12:19 AM	#3
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 4,259	These are from a 29 inch barrel. http://www.realguns.com/loads/8x57mmjs.htm Jimro __________________ "Gorsh" said Goofy as secondary explosions racked the beaten zone, "Did I do that?" http://randomthoughtsandguns.blogspot.com/

December 10, 2007, 12:57 AM	#4
highbrow Member Join Date: November 22, 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 87	Haven't used the 180's. I have been reloading 185gr Rem Corelokts. Using 48.5gr IMR 4064 with excellent results. This is a near max load, so approach this with caution. No pressure signs in my dark bore Yugo M48A and will often do 1" groups. Is now my main elk rifle and have taken several whitetails with it. __________________ Mosin: Know the safety, Love the safety, Be the safety There are some corners of this country which have bred the most terrible things, things that act against everything we believe in. They must be fought. FBHO

December 9, 2007, 11:24 PM	#2
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 650	Nosler has reloading data online: http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=8mm&s=188