What is the 8 x 57JS Mauser?

The 8 x 57JS Mauser is a factory rifle cartridge in the Mauser family, introduced in 1905.

What bullet diameter does the 8 x 57JS Mauser use?

The 8 x 57JS Mauser uses a bullet diameter of 0.323 inches.

What is the case type of the 8 x 57JS Mauser?

The 8 x 57JS Mauser has a Rimless, Bottlenecked case type.

What primer does the 8 x 57JS Mauser use?

The 8 x 57JS Mauser uses a .217/5603 primer.

What cartridges are in the Mauser family?

The Mauser family includes the 8 x 57JS Mauser and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

8 x 57JS Mauser

Rifle Factory

Family	Mauser
Year	1905
Case Type	Rimless, Bottlenecked
Primer	.217/5603

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.323
Case Length	2.24
Neck Ø	0.35
Shoulder Ø	0.431
Base Ø	0.469
Rim Ø	0.473
Total Length	3.25

Muzzle Velocity across 12 loads: Avg 2452 fps Min 2198 fps Max 2558 fps

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220.00gr Boat Tail (BT) — 50.90gr

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2198 fps

3.1102 OAL"

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196.00gr Hollow Point (HP) — 51.70gr

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2444 fps

3.1496 OAL"

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196.00gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) — 52.50gr

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2444 fps

3.1102 OAL"

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196.00gr Soft Point (SP) — 51.70gr

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2427 fps

3.0157 OAL"

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220.00gr Boat Tail (BT) — 50.90gr

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2427 fps

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196.00gr Hollow Point (HP) — 50.90gr

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2476 fps

3.1496 OAL"

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196.00gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) — 49.40gr

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2499 fps

3.1102 OAL"

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196.00gr Soft Point (SP) — 51.70gr

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2493 fps

3.0157 OAL"

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220.00gr Boat Tail (BT) — 49.40gr

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2427 fps

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196.00gr Hollow Point (HP) — 48.60gr

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2526 fps

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196.00gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) — 47.80gr

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2506 fps

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196.00gr Soft Point (SP) — 49.40gr

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2558 fps

3.0157 OAL"

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