8x50R Lebel Cartridge - Load Data


Sources of Load Data

  • Cartridges of the World (7th edition)
  • Internet (rec.guns newsgroup and C&R FFL mailing list)
  • Case Forming Information

    Test Equipment

    Firearm used for testing is a French Mle 1916 made at St. Etienne in 1917.
    A Pact Model 1 Chronograph was used to collect the data.
    Dies manufactured by Lee.

    Load Data

    These tables are still under construction.

    8x50R Lebel Load Data by Powder Type-Bullet Type
    IMR 4895-Sierra 220gr SBT IMR 3031-Sierra 220gr SBT IMR 4350-Sierra 220gr SBT
    IMR 4895-Hornady 220gr Spire IMR 3031-Hornady 220gr Spire IMR 4350-Hornady 220gr Spire
    IMR 4895-Sierra 200gr BTHP IMR 3031-Sierra 200gr BTHP IMR 4064-Sierra 200gr BTHP
    IMR 4895-Sierra 175gr Spitz IMR 3031-Sierra 175gr Spitz AA 2520-Sierra 175gr Spitz

    8x50R Lebel Surplus and Commercial Information
    Kynoch - 232gr FN Hotchkiss MG Ammo - 234gr Rem-UMC - 169gr


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