8 mm LeBel

waltherp88 · April 21, 2014, 09:41 PM

I have a Berthier in 8 mm LeBel. I cannot find any cast load data for this round. I have 180 gr. and 190gr. cast bullets for it given to me with the rifle and was hoping to use them with the powders I have on hand. I have 2400, IMR 4895, a small amount of 5744, and some Unique. I was hoping more for the 2400 load data if anyone has any. Any help would be appreciated.

chiefr · April 21, 2014, 10:41 PM

I have been shooting 8 Lebel for years. Never used cast bullets, but if a bore was worn, casts might be your only choice. 8 Lebel max pressure is around 36,000.

April 21, 2014, 09:41 PM	#1
waltherp88 Member Join Date: December 29, 2009 Posts: 18	8 mm LeBel I have a Berthier in 8 mm LeBel. I cannot find any cast load data for this round. I have 180 gr. and 190gr. cast bullets for it given to me with the rifle and was hoping to use them with the powders I have on hand. I have 2400, IMR 4895, a small amount of 5744, and some Unique. I was hoping more for the 2400 load data if anyone has any. Any help would be appreciated.

April 21, 2014, 10:41 PM	#2
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I have been shooting 8 Lebel for years. Never used cast bullets, but if a bore was worn, casts might be your only choice. 8 Lebel max pressure is around 36,000.