8x57 Mauser Berda Primer Dimensions

[JeffG]

Anybody have any idea what the dimensions are for berdan primers used in milsurp 8x57 Mauser brass? When I search online, I see 7.62 mentioned, etc but never 8x57 and I know there are a variety.

Thanks!

[frnkeore]

From my German 8x57 cartridge site.

Frank
103896

[Dutchman]

Pretty sure its .217". Same as for the Swedish 6.5x55.

Dutch

[frnkeore]

Here is the complete cartridge case drawing, 5.45mm = .2146. 5.43mm = .2138

Frank
103907

[UBER7MM]

From my German 8x57 cartridge site.

Frank

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Frank,
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Could you share your 8x57 cartridge website's URL?
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Thank you in advance.

[frnkeore]

Here you go, Uber. It has the most complete WWII era factory information on the 8x57 cartridge that I have found.

http://home.scarlet.be/p.colmant/polte.htm

Frank

[UBER7MM]

Thanks Frank,
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That looks to be an interesting website.

[hardy]

Hi ,I drilled and picked out some Yugoslav milsurp primers,the pockets went.215".Ball bearing and large hammer swaged pocket mouth to accommodate a Boxer primer of .210" snugly.These will be used for light plinkers with appropriate caution.Good luck,Mike

[JeffG]

Here is the complete cartridge case drawing, 5.45mm = .2146. 5.43mm = .2138

Frank
103907

This is great, thanks a million for this!

[frnkeore]

Jeff, your welcome.

Frank