Sellier & Bellot 8X57 JRS SPCE 196 Gr Soft Point 20/bx – SB857JRSA/2945
$35.00
The 8×57 JRS (8mm Rimmed Mauser) is a powerful, rimmed rifle cartridge for double guns, featuring a .323-inch (8.22mm) bullet, a rim for extraction, and generally using heavier, pointed (Spitzer) bullets
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Description
The 8×57 JRS (8mm Rimmed Mauser) is a powerful, rimmed rifle cartridge for double guns, featuring a .323-inch (8.22mm) bullet, a rim for extraction, and generally using heavier, pointed (Spitzer) bullets, offering performance similar to a .30-06 for hunting medium-large game at mid-ranges, with typical 196gr loads reaching velocities around 2,300+ fps.
Key Dimensions & Characteristics:
- Bullet Diameter: 0.323 inches (8.22mm).
- Case Type: Rimmed (JRS), designed for break-action guns like double rifles.
- Bullet Type: “S” denotes Spitzer (pointed) bullet, standard post-1904.
- Bullet Weight: Commonly 196 grains (12.7g).
- Muzzle Velocity: Around 2,300 – 2,400+ feet per second (fps) for modern loads.
- Application: Excellent for hunting medium to large game at short to medium distances.
What the Name Means:
- 8: Approximately 8mm caliber.
- 57: 57mm case length.
- J: “Infanterie” (Infantry) for the original military cartridge.
- R: Rimmed case.
- S: “Spitzgeschoss” (pointed bullet) for the modern .323″ bullet diameter.
In essence, the 8×57 JRS is the rimmed version of the common 8×57 IS (S-bullet) cartridge, designed to function in classic European single-shot and double rifles where rimmed cartridges are required for reliable ejection.
Additional information
| Manufacturer | Sellier & Bellot |
|---|---|
| Rounds | 20 |
| UPC | 754908512324 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 196 |
| Condition | NEW |
| Cost per Round | 1.75 |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SB857JRSA/2945 |
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