Load data for 8 x 50 R + 180gr Hornady GMX
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.976 in / 50.20 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.992 in / 76.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 51,488 PSI / 3,550 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.976 in / 50.20 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.992 in / 76.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 51,488 PSI / 3,550 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.323 | 180gr | GMX
Cartridge:8 x 50 R load data
Case Length (L3):1.976" | 50.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.481" | 12.2 mm
Case Capacity:52 gow | 3.37 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):51,488 psi | 3,550 bar
Barrel Length:29.0" | 737 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:12.0
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Community Loads for 8 x 50 R + 180gr Hornady GMX
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.0 gr | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2343 fps | ••• | |
| 40.0 gr | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2411 fps | ••• | |
| 43.0 gr | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2592 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2451 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2451 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2507 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2523 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2536 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2562 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2379 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.000" | 24.0" | 2395 fps | ••• | |
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