Load data for 8 x 57 IS + 180gr Barnes TSX BT

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 | 180gr | TSX BT

Cartridge:8 x 57 IS load data

Case Length (L3):2.244" | 57.0 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.571" | 14.5 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:1:13.5

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Community Loads for 8 x 57 IS + 180gr Barnes TSX BT

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)

47.0 gr	2.980"	24.0"	2434 fps	•••

42.0 gr	2.960"	24.0"	2492 fps	•••

45.5 gr	2.960"	24.0"	2498 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2646 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2494 fps	•••

•••	2.980"	24.0"	2624 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2292 fps	•••
•••	2.960"	24.0"	2646 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2357 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2251 fps	•••
•••	2.960"	24.0"	2541 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2447 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2278 fps	•••
•••	2.960"	24.0"	2601 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2442 fps	•••
•••	2.960"	24.0"	2576 fps	•••

•••	3.228"	20.1"	2480 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2559 fps	•••

•••	2.960"	24.0"	2121 fps	•••
•••	2.960"	24.0"	2556 fps	•••

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