Post by minnesotascott on May 31, 2010 9:10:36 GMT -5
There are a couple of loads in here I use for my 8mm-06.
The 8mm-06 wildcat
cartridge came about as a
matter of convenience. Following
WWII, returning
GIs brought back many
8mm Mauser rifles as war
souvenirs, both military
and commercial manufacture.
The scarcity of 8mm
Mauser ammo or brass prompted many owners to have their rifles rechambered to use the .30-
06 cases with 8mm bullets.
The 8mm-06 is an excellent wildcat cartridge suitable for all North American big game. It
is as flexible in its choice of propellants as is the .30-06 and provides excellent ballistics.
There is no SAAMI pressure limit for the 8mm-06. Based on the .30-06 cartridge case, the
Accurate technical staff selected 60,000 P.S.I. as the maximum pressure for this cartridge.
These loads do not exceed that pressure.
8mm-06
Gun DOUGLAS Max Length 2.484"
Barrel Length 24" Trim Length 2.484"
Primer CCI 200 OAL Max 3.250"
Case IMI OAL Min --
START LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS Cartridge
Bullet Powder Grains Vel. Powder Grains Vel. P.S.I. Length Comment
HDY 125 SP 2015 49.5 2939 2015 55.0 3340 53,300 3.200"
2230 52.2 2952 2230 58.0 3354 55,600
2460 54.0 3008 2460 60.0 3418 58,100
2495 50.9 2913 2495 56.5 3310 56,100
2520 53.6 2966 2520 59.5 3370 57,600
2700 59.9 3019 2700 63.0 3212 55,400 Compressed
4350 54.9 2572 4350 61.0 2923 34,600 Compressed
3100 54.9 2284 3100 61.0 2595 25,400 Compressed
HDY 150 SP 2015 45.0 2617 2015 50.0 2974 52,200 3.200"
2230 47.7 2652 2230 53.0 3014 55,900
2460 49.5 2698 2460 55.0 3066 56,400
2495 48.6 2702 2495 54.0 3071 57,600
2520 50.4 2730 2520 56.0 3102 57,600
2700 58.0 2839 2700 61.0 3020 52,300 Compressed
4350 53.1 2481 4350 59.0 2819 39,700 Compressed
3100 53.1 2211 3100 59.0 2512 28,900 Compressed
17° 16'
.473
12,01
.470
11,94
.323
8,204
.417
10,59
3.250 (82,55) MAXIMUM
.354
8,99
.441
11,20
1,948 (49,48)
2.484 (63,09)
MAXIMUM LOADS Cartridge
Bullet
293
START LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS Cartridge
Bullet Powder Grains Vel. Powder Grains Vel. P.S.I. Length Comment
HDY 170 RN 2015 43.2 2505 2015 48.0 2847 59,300 3.055"
2230 45.0 2475 2230 50.0 2812 58,700
2460 45.9 2484 2460 51.0 2823 58,900
2495 46.4 2500 2495 51.5 2841 57,500
2520 46.8 2487 2520 52.0 2826 58,400
2700 55.1 2698 2700 58.0 2870 54,900
4350 54.0 2482 4350 60.0 2820 51,400 Compressed
3100 54.0 2244 3100 60.0 2550 39,000 Compressed
SPR 200 SP 2015 38.7 2174 2015 43.0 2470 54,600 3.220"
2230 39.6 2157 2230 44.0 2451 51,500
2460 39.6 2151 2460 44.0 2444 54,200
2495 38.3 2152 2495 42.5 2445 55,300
2520 41.0 2159 2520 45.5 2453 54,000
2700 50.4 2402 2700 53.0 2555 55,300
4350 49.5 2300 4350 55.0 2614 57,400 Compressed
3100 51.3 2158 3100 57.0 2452 45,400 Compressed
HDY 220 SP 2015 37.8 2104 2015 42.0 2391 58,200 3.300"
2230 38.3 2067 2230 42.5 2349 57,900
2460 39.2 2099 2460 43.5 2385 58,800
2495 37.8 2050 2495 42.0 2329 57,100
2520 39.6 2052 2520 44.0 2332 57,900
2700 52.3 2387 2700 55.0 2539 56,900
4350 50.0 2238 4350 55.5 2543 58,600
3100 51.3 2122 3100 57.0 2411 47,200 Compressed
And for the 8mm.
All Load Data
8 mm Mauser 10 mm 17 Rem 17 rem. 20 tactical 204 Ruger 22 Hornet 22-250 22-250 AI 22-250 imp 40 deg 22-250 REM. A.I. 220 Swift 220 Swift Ackley 221 fireball 222 Remington 222 Remington Magnum 223 Rem. Ackley 223 Remington 223 WSSM 225 Winchester 240 Weatherby 243 Ackley 243 Winchester 243 WSSM 25 WSSM 25-06 Ackley 25-06 Remington 25-20 25-303 25/35 Winchester 250 Savage 257 AI 257 Roberts 257 Weatherby Magnum 260 Remington 264 win mag 270 Winchester 270 WSM 270-08AI 280 Ackley Improved 280 Remington 284 Winchester 289 Remington 30 Carbine 30 Herrett 30 Remington 30 WCF 30-06 Ackley Improved 30-06 Springfield 30-30 Winchester 30/30 Ackley 30/378 Weatherby 30/40 Krag 300 H&H Mag 300 ICL 300 Rem Ultra Mag 300 Savage 300 Weatherby mag. 300 Winchester Magnum 300 WSM 303 British 303 Savage 307 Winchester 308 Norma magnum 308 Winchester 31 Remington 310 Cadet 32 rem 32 S&W Long 32 Winchester Special 32-20 32-40 338 Federal 338 Lapua Magnum 338 Rem Ultra Mag 338 Winchester Magnum 338-06 338-378 Wby 338/284 Winchester 340 Wby. Mag. 348 35 Remington 35 Whelen 35 Whelen A.I. 35 Whelen Improved 35 wsm 35-284 350 Remington Magnum 356 Winchester 357 Magnum 357 Maximum 357 maximum rifle 358 Norma Magnum 358 Winchester 375 Ackerley Improved 375 H&H 375 Ultra Mag 375 Whelen Ackley Imp 375 Winchester 378 Weatherby Mag 38 Special 38-40 38-55 40-65 401 Winchester 405 Winchester 416 Rigby 44 Magnum 44 Magnum Marlin Rifle 44 Special 44-40 WCF 44-40 Winchester 444 Marlin 445 Supermag 45 ACP 45 Colt 45 Colt +P 45-120 SHARPS 45-70 450 Alaskan 450 Marlin 454 Casull 458 Winchester Magnum 50 50 BMG 50-70 govt 500 S&W Magnum 505 Gibbs 577/450 Martini Henry 5MM Craig 6 mm 6 mm BR 6 mm Rem 6 mm Remington 6 mm x 284 6 mm-06 6.5 - 284 6.5 mm Arisaka 6.5 mm BR 6.5 REMINGTON MAG 6.5 x 284 6.5 X 284 Norma 6.5 x 55 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser 6.5/06 6.5x300 Wby Mag 6.8 SPC Rem 6mm-250 Ackley 7 mm 7 mm Mauser 7 mm Rem Ultra Mag 7 mm Remington Magnum 7 mm RUM 7 mm STW 7 mm Wby Mag 7 mm-08 Remington 7 mm/300wby 7 SAUM 7 x 57 Mauser 7 x 61 Magnum 7 x 64 7-30 Waters 7.5 x 55 Swiss 7.62 x 39 7.62 x 54 Russian 7.65 x 53 argentine 7.65x53 argentine 7.7 x 58 7.7 X 58 Arisaka 7.82 Warbird 7MM REMINGTON MAG 7mm Remington Magnum 7mm WSM 7mm-08 Remington 8 mm Mauser 8 mm X57 (360) .313 cal bullet 8mm rem mag 8mm/06 9 mm 9.3 x 62 9.3x74R Handgun Rifle
All All 150 170 175 180 185 200 Sort by: Powder Velocity Set alternate row color
8 mm Mauser, all bullet weights
Bullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source
150gr SP 50.0 gr IMR 4064 Unknown Win LR guest
This load works great out of my byf ’43 K98k. They shoot a little higher than point of aim due to the lighter bullet, but the velocity seems pretty quick!
Email author: palmerrb
See all of palmerrb's loads
150gr SP 47.0 gr IMR 4064 Unknown Win LR guest
Tested in a Portuguese Mauser Vergueiro 904/39; nice mid power load; tested up to 50 gr. which was still ok, but accuracy started to drop off.
Email author: endofwork
See all of endofwork's loads
170gr SP 46.0 gr Win 748 2,410 fps Winchester
Suggested starting load: 41.4 gr
Pressure: 37,000 CUP
170gr SP 48.0 gr Win 760 2,240 fps Winchester
Suggested starting load: 43.2 gr
Pressure: 32,000 CUP
170gr JSP 54.0 gr ADI 2209 2,440 fps CCI LR guest
ADI powerders are Australian go to ADI www. To compare against USD powerders.
Email author: lwest
See all of lwest's loads
170gr SP 48.8 gr H4895 2,890 fps 3.025" Fed LR guest
Five Rnds - Avg. Chrono at 10 ft. SD = 6.8. 100 yd Grp = 1.5" w Yugo M-48 & V-notch sights. Approach this load level cautiously. DWB.
Email author: dwembaker
See all of dwembaker's loads
170gr SP 48.8 gr H4895 2,790 fps 3.025" Fed LR guest
Five Rnds - Avg. Chrono at 10 ft. SD = 6.8. 100 yd Grp = 1.5" w Yugo M-48 & V-notch sights. Approach this load level cautiously. DWB.
Email author: dwembaker
See all of dwembaker's loads
175gr JSP 48.7 gr H4895 2,630 fps 3.14" CCI LR guest
175 gr. Sierra Gameking, Rifle is Yugo M48A. Group size varies between 0.68" and 0.75" No pressure signs, velocity consistent from hot to cold.
Email author: rhaendel1030
See all of rhaendel1030's loads
175gr JSP 51.0 gr AA 2520 2,828 fps Win LR guest
23.5 inch barrel, 175 Sierra Spitzer Flat Base. Primers look good, no indication of excessive pressure
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
175gr JSP 51.0 gr AA 2520 2,828 fps Win LR guest
23.5 inch barrel, 175 Sierra Spitzer Flat Base. Primers look good, no indication of excessive pressure
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
175gr LRN 25.0 gr IMR4198 1,950 fps LR guest
lead gas check from LEE ,seat so gas check is at the bottom of the neck
Email author: jt385
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180gr JSP 51.0 gr AA 2520 2,815 fps Win LR guest
23.5 inch barrel, reformed 30’06 GI brass, Nosler Ballistic Tip, spent primers show normal pressure
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
185gr JSP 46.0 gr imr-4895 2,680 fps Win LR guest
this load uses the 185gr remington corelokt and groups about 1.25"@100 yds. do not use this load in m-88 mausers or 8x57`s with a .318 dia bore or rifles of questionable quality. this load develops around 50,000 cup pressure
Email author: rogers_timothy
See all of rogers_timothy's loads
185gr SP 38.0 gr IMR 4064 Unknown Win LR guest
Mild load, which I use for my 1888 Commission rifle. 2" at 100y. Make sure you check your bore size before using this load as the bullets are .323"; I would not put it through a .318" bore without bullet swaging!!!
Email author: endofwork
See all of endofwork's loads
200gr JSP 52.0 gr 4350 2,698 fps Win LR guest
Barrel 23.5 inches, reformed 30’06 GI
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
15 Handloads
Use at your own risk, handloading can be very dangerous. Read alot about loading at home before you even think about starting. I was very lucky my father has been loading for years, he started before I was born 41 years ago.
The 8mm-06 wildcat
cartridge came about as a
matter of convenience. Following
WWII, returning
GIs brought back many
8mm Mauser rifles as war
souvenirs, both military
and commercial manufacture.
The scarcity of 8mm
Mauser ammo or brass prompted many owners to have their rifles rechambered to use the .30-
06 cases with 8mm bullets.
The 8mm-06 is an excellent wildcat cartridge suitable for all North American big game. It
is as flexible in its choice of propellants as is the .30-06 and provides excellent ballistics.
There is no SAAMI pressure limit for the 8mm-06. Based on the .30-06 cartridge case, the
Accurate technical staff selected 60,000 P.S.I. as the maximum pressure for this cartridge.
These loads do not exceed that pressure.
8mm-06
Gun DOUGLAS Max Length 2.484"
Barrel Length 24" Trim Length 2.484"
Primer CCI 200 OAL Max 3.250"
Case IMI OAL Min --
START LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS Cartridge
Bullet Powder Grains Vel. Powder Grains Vel. P.S.I. Length Comment
HDY 125 SP 2015 49.5 2939 2015 55.0 3340 53,300 3.200"
2230 52.2 2952 2230 58.0 3354 55,600
2460 54.0 3008 2460 60.0 3418 58,100
2495 50.9 2913 2495 56.5 3310 56,100
2520 53.6 2966 2520 59.5 3370 57,600
2700 59.9 3019 2700 63.0 3212 55,400 Compressed
4350 54.9 2572 4350 61.0 2923 34,600 Compressed
3100 54.9 2284 3100 61.0 2595 25,400 Compressed
HDY 150 SP 2015 45.0 2617 2015 50.0 2974 52,200 3.200"
2230 47.7 2652 2230 53.0 3014 55,900
2460 49.5 2698 2460 55.0 3066 56,400
2495 48.6 2702 2495 54.0 3071 57,600
2520 50.4 2730 2520 56.0 3102 57,600
2700 58.0 2839 2700 61.0 3020 52,300 Compressed
4350 53.1 2481 4350 59.0 2819 39,700 Compressed
3100 53.1 2211 3100 59.0 2512 28,900 Compressed
17° 16'
.473
12,01
.470
11,94
.323
8,204
.417
10,59
3.250 (82,55) MAXIMUM
.354
8,99
.441
11,20
1,948 (49,48)
2.484 (63,09)
MAXIMUM LOADS Cartridge
Bullet
293
START LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS Cartridge
Bullet Powder Grains Vel. Powder Grains Vel. P.S.I. Length Comment
HDY 170 RN 2015 43.2 2505 2015 48.0 2847 59,300 3.055"
2230 45.0 2475 2230 50.0 2812 58,700
2460 45.9 2484 2460 51.0 2823 58,900
2495 46.4 2500 2495 51.5 2841 57,500
2520 46.8 2487 2520 52.0 2826 58,400
2700 55.1 2698 2700 58.0 2870 54,900
4350 54.0 2482 4350 60.0 2820 51,400 Compressed
3100 54.0 2244 3100 60.0 2550 39,000 Compressed
SPR 200 SP 2015 38.7 2174 2015 43.0 2470 54,600 3.220"
2230 39.6 2157 2230 44.0 2451 51,500
2460 39.6 2151 2460 44.0 2444 54,200
2495 38.3 2152 2495 42.5 2445 55,300
2520 41.0 2159 2520 45.5 2453 54,000
2700 50.4 2402 2700 53.0 2555 55,300
4350 49.5 2300 4350 55.0 2614 57,400 Compressed
3100 51.3 2158 3100 57.0 2452 45,400 Compressed
HDY 220 SP 2015 37.8 2104 2015 42.0 2391 58,200 3.300"
2230 38.3 2067 2230 42.5 2349 57,900
2460 39.2 2099 2460 43.5 2385 58,800
2495 37.8 2050 2495 42.0 2329 57,100
2520 39.6 2052 2520 44.0 2332 57,900
2700 52.3 2387 2700 55.0 2539 56,900
4350 50.0 2238 4350 55.5 2543 58,600
3100 51.3 2122 3100 57.0 2411 47,200 Compressed
And for the 8mm.
All Load Data
8 mm Mauser 10 mm 17 Rem 17 rem. 20 tactical 204 Ruger 22 Hornet 22-250 22-250 AI 22-250 imp 40 deg 22-250 REM. A.I. 220 Swift 220 Swift Ackley 221 fireball 222 Remington 222 Remington Magnum 223 Rem. Ackley 223 Remington 223 WSSM 225 Winchester 240 Weatherby 243 Ackley 243 Winchester 243 WSSM 25 WSSM 25-06 Ackley 25-06 Remington 25-20 25-303 25/35 Winchester 250 Savage 257 AI 257 Roberts 257 Weatherby Magnum 260 Remington 264 win mag 270 Winchester 270 WSM 270-08AI 280 Ackley Improved 280 Remington 284 Winchester 289 Remington 30 Carbine 30 Herrett 30 Remington 30 WCF 30-06 Ackley Improved 30-06 Springfield 30-30 Winchester 30/30 Ackley 30/378 Weatherby 30/40 Krag 300 H&H Mag 300 ICL 300 Rem Ultra Mag 300 Savage 300 Weatherby mag. 300 Winchester Magnum 300 WSM 303 British 303 Savage 307 Winchester 308 Norma magnum 308 Winchester 31 Remington 310 Cadet 32 rem 32 S&W Long 32 Winchester Special 32-20 32-40 338 Federal 338 Lapua Magnum 338 Rem Ultra Mag 338 Winchester Magnum 338-06 338-378 Wby 338/284 Winchester 340 Wby. Mag. 348 35 Remington 35 Whelen 35 Whelen A.I. 35 Whelen Improved 35 wsm 35-284 350 Remington Magnum 356 Winchester 357 Magnum 357 Maximum 357 maximum rifle 358 Norma Magnum 358 Winchester 375 Ackerley Improved 375 H&H 375 Ultra Mag 375 Whelen Ackley Imp 375 Winchester 378 Weatherby Mag 38 Special 38-40 38-55 40-65 401 Winchester 405 Winchester 416 Rigby 44 Magnum 44 Magnum Marlin Rifle 44 Special 44-40 WCF 44-40 Winchester 444 Marlin 445 Supermag 45 ACP 45 Colt 45 Colt +P 45-120 SHARPS 45-70 450 Alaskan 450 Marlin 454 Casull 458 Winchester Magnum 50 50 BMG 50-70 govt 500 S&W Magnum 505 Gibbs 577/450 Martini Henry 5MM Craig 6 mm 6 mm BR 6 mm Rem 6 mm Remington 6 mm x 284 6 mm-06 6.5 - 284 6.5 mm Arisaka 6.5 mm BR 6.5 REMINGTON MAG 6.5 x 284 6.5 X 284 Norma 6.5 x 55 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser 6.5/06 6.5x300 Wby Mag 6.8 SPC Rem 6mm-250 Ackley 7 mm 7 mm Mauser 7 mm Rem Ultra Mag 7 mm Remington Magnum 7 mm RUM 7 mm STW 7 mm Wby Mag 7 mm-08 Remington 7 mm/300wby 7 SAUM 7 x 57 Mauser 7 x 61 Magnum 7 x 64 7-30 Waters 7.5 x 55 Swiss 7.62 x 39 7.62 x 54 Russian 7.65 x 53 argentine 7.65x53 argentine 7.7 x 58 7.7 X 58 Arisaka 7.82 Warbird 7MM REMINGTON MAG 7mm Remington Magnum 7mm WSM 7mm-08 Remington 8 mm Mauser 8 mm X57 (360) .313 cal bullet 8mm rem mag 8mm/06 9 mm 9.3 x 62 9.3x74R Handgun Rifle
All All 150 170 175 180 185 200 Sort by: Powder Velocity Set alternate row color
8 mm Mauser, all bullet weights
Bullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source
150gr SP 50.0 gr IMR 4064 Unknown Win LR guest
This load works great out of my byf ’43 K98k. They shoot a little higher than point of aim due to the lighter bullet, but the velocity seems pretty quick!
Email author: palmerrb
See all of palmerrb's loads
150gr SP 47.0 gr IMR 4064 Unknown Win LR guest
Tested in a Portuguese Mauser Vergueiro 904/39; nice mid power load; tested up to 50 gr. which was still ok, but accuracy started to drop off.
Email author: endofwork
See all of endofwork's loads
170gr SP 46.0 gr Win 748 2,410 fps Winchester
Suggested starting load: 41.4 gr
Pressure: 37,000 CUP
170gr SP 48.0 gr Win 760 2,240 fps Winchester
Suggested starting load: 43.2 gr
Pressure: 32,000 CUP
170gr JSP 54.0 gr ADI 2209 2,440 fps CCI LR guest
ADI powerders are Australian go to ADI www. To compare against USD powerders.
Email author: lwest
See all of lwest's loads
170gr SP 48.8 gr H4895 2,890 fps 3.025" Fed LR guest
Five Rnds - Avg. Chrono at 10 ft. SD = 6.8. 100 yd Grp = 1.5" w Yugo M-48 & V-notch sights. Approach this load level cautiously. DWB.
Email author: dwembaker
See all of dwembaker's loads
170gr SP 48.8 gr H4895 2,790 fps 3.025" Fed LR guest
Five Rnds - Avg. Chrono at 10 ft. SD = 6.8. 100 yd Grp = 1.5" w Yugo M-48 & V-notch sights. Approach this load level cautiously. DWB.
Email author: dwembaker
See all of dwembaker's loads
175gr JSP 48.7 gr H4895 2,630 fps 3.14" CCI LR guest
175 gr. Sierra Gameking, Rifle is Yugo M48A. Group size varies between 0.68" and 0.75" No pressure signs, velocity consistent from hot to cold.
Email author: rhaendel1030
See all of rhaendel1030's loads
175gr JSP 51.0 gr AA 2520 2,828 fps Win LR guest
23.5 inch barrel, 175 Sierra Spitzer Flat Base. Primers look good, no indication of excessive pressure
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
175gr JSP 51.0 gr AA 2520 2,828 fps Win LR guest
23.5 inch barrel, 175 Sierra Spitzer Flat Base. Primers look good, no indication of excessive pressure
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
175gr LRN 25.0 gr IMR4198 1,950 fps LR guest
lead gas check from LEE ,seat so gas check is at the bottom of the neck
Email author: jt385
See all of jt385's loads
180gr JSP 51.0 gr AA 2520 2,815 fps Win LR guest
23.5 inch barrel, reformed 30’06 GI brass, Nosler Ballistic Tip, spent primers show normal pressure
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
185gr JSP 46.0 gr imr-4895 2,680 fps Win LR guest
this load uses the 185gr remington corelokt and groups about 1.25"@100 yds. do not use this load in m-88 mausers or 8x57`s with a .318 dia bore or rifles of questionable quality. this load develops around 50,000 cup pressure
Email author: rogers_timothy
See all of rogers_timothy's loads
185gr SP 38.0 gr IMR 4064 Unknown Win LR guest
Mild load, which I use for my 1888 Commission rifle. 2" at 100y. Make sure you check your bore size before using this load as the bullets are .323"; I would not put it through a .318" bore without bullet swaging!!!
Email author: endofwork
See all of endofwork's loads
200gr JSP 52.0 gr 4350 2,698 fps Win LR guest
Barrel 23.5 inches, reformed 30’06 GI
Email author: mcthegun
See all of mcthegun's loads
15 Handloads
Use at your own risk, handloading can be very dangerous. Read alot about loading at home before you even think about starting. I was very lucky my father has been loading for years, he started before I was born 41 years ago.