Load data for 8 x 51 mm Mauser + 165gr Hornady FTX

8 x 51 mm Mauser cartridge with combo bulletSeated DepthL3 = 1.992 in / 50.60 mmL6 = 2.670 in / 67.82 mmSeated Depth = .253 in / 6.43 mm

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.996 in / 50.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.677 in / 68.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 49,313 PSI / 3,400 bar.

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Load Specifications

ImperialMetric
Case Length (L3):1.992" | 50.6 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.321" | 8.2 mm
Case Capacity:52.5 gow | 3.40 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):49,313 psi | 3,400 bar
Barrel Length:23.6" | 600 mm
Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist

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