Load data for 8 x 57 IS + 150gr Speer Hot-Cor

521 suitable loads across 83 powder(s) for cartridge 8 x 57 IS with 150gr Speer Hot-Cor bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon BL-C2, IMR 3031 and Alliant AR-Comp.

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 | 150gr | Hot-Cor

Cartridge:8 x 57 IS load data

Case Length (L3):2.244" | 57.0 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.339" | 8.6 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:1:6.0

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Community Loads for 8 x 57 IS + 150gr Speer Hot-Cor

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

46.0 gr	2.890"	—	2378 fps	•••
50.0 gr	2.890"	—	2575 fps	•••

51.0 gr	2.890"	—	2821 fps	•••

•••	2.890"	—	2421 fps	•••

•••	2.890"	—	2672 fps	•••
•••	2.890"	—	2871 fps	•••

•••	2.890"	—	2913 fps	•••

•••	2.890"	—	2643 fps	•••
•••	2.890"	—	2851 fps	•••

•••	2.890"	—	2509 fps	•••
•••	2.890"	—	2712 fps	•••

•••	2.890"	—	2488 fps	•••
•••	2.890"	—	2699 fps	•••

•••	2.890"	—	2589 fps	•••
•••	2.890"	—	2785 fps	•••

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