Load data for 8 x 57 IS + 125gr Hornady SP
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.244 in / 57.00 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.228 in / 82.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 56,565 PSI / 3,900 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.244 in / 57.00 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.228 in / 82.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 56,565 PSI / 3,900 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.323 | 125gr | SP
Cartridge:8 x 57 IS load data
Case Length (L3):2.244" | 57.0 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.353" | 9.0 mm
Case Capacity:63 gow | 4.08 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):56,565 psi | 3,900 bar
Barrel Length:23.6" | 600 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:16.0
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Community Loads for 8 x 57 IS + 125gr Hornady SP
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 gr | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2901 fps | ••• | |
| 43.5 gr | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2645 fps | ••• | |
| 49.8 gr | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2971 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2980 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 3016 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2824 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 3079 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2802 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 3093 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2768 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 3157 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2736 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2906 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2671 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2827 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2817 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2659 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 3003 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2820 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 3111 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.835" | — | 2925 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.835" | — | 3096 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.913" | 24.5" | 2861 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.913" | 24.5" | 3054 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.913" | 24.5" | 2968 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.913" | 24.5" | 3042 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2821 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 3169 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2566 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.880" | 24.0" | 2960 fps | ••• | |
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