Load data for 8 x 57 IS + 200gr Speer Hot-Cor

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 | 200gr | Hot-Cor

Cartridge:8 x 57 IS load data

Case Length (L3):2.244" | 57.0 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.404" | 10.3 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:1:14.5

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Community Loads for 8 x 57 IS + 200gr 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)

44.0 gr	3.200"	—	2175 fps	•••
48.0 gr	3.200"	—	2353 fps	•••

44.0 gr	3.200"	—	2335 fps	•••

•••	3.200"	—	2602 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2229 fps	•••
•••	2.970"	24.0"	2477 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2558 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2291 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2242 fps	•••
•••	3.200"	—	2258 fps	•••
•••	2.970"	24.0"	2457 fps	•••
•••	3.200"	—	2439 fps	•••

•••	3.200"	—	2310 fps	•••
•••	3.200"	—	2490 fps	•••

•••	3.200"	—	2363 fps	•••
•••	3.200"	—	2545 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2203 fps	•••
•••	2.970"	24.0"	2496 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2372 fps	•••
•••	2.970"	24.0"	2491 fps	•••

•••	3.200"	—	2290 fps	•••
•••	3.228"	23.6"	2487 fps	•••
•••	3.228"	23.6"	2526 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2364 fps	•••

•••	2.970"	24.0"	2474 fps	•••

•••	3.200"	—	2282 fps	•••
•••	3.200"	—	2469 fps	•••

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