8 x 57

[beemer]

Not sure where to ask this but I have J word question, if this is the wrong place please move it.

I have a scoped Yugo 48 Mauser and a supply of Remington 185 gr, core-lock bullets, there is no load data for this one that I can find. I can tinker around and work up something but was still wondering if anyone has any experience with this bullet in the 8 X 57. I have a couple cans of IMR 4320 that I want to use but will use what works best.

Thanks,

Dave

[Lethemgo]

This might get you started

http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=8+mm+Mauser&Weight=All&type=rifle&Order=Powder&Source

[Texas by God]

Any load for 196 or 200 gr bullets will work with the 185s. 4320 will work fine.

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[Larry Gibson]

Years back I had 2K of the Rem 185 CorLoks. I worked up a load using 47.5 gr of slow burning lot of milsurp IMR 4895 which was very similar in burn rate to IMR 4320. I measured the psi (Oehler M43) using a VZ24 in new condition. The psi was worked up to was the CIP (European SAAMI) PMAP of 57,000 psi (transducer/strain gauge). Muzzle velocity was 2635 fps and accuracy was less than 2 moa for 10 shots. I shot up all the bullets with that load in 3 different M98s with no problems.

If you want a good hunting load I suggest you start at 45 gr IMR4320 and work up in 1/2 gr increments to 48 gr or, preferably, until they chronographs 2600 fps. I used Winchester cases and WLR primers.

[beemer]

Thanks guys, I'm going to give it a shot.

Dave