Description
The Federal 8mm Mauser 170gr JSP load is built for shooters who want more from their 8mm Mauser (8×57) than typical factory ammunition delivers. Federal loads a 170 grain jacketed soft point to a rated 2250 feet per second, producing about 1911 foot-pounds of energy. Federal Power-Shok is the company’s traditional deer and big-game load, pairing a proven soft point bullet with Federal brass and primers. It is a no-frills hunting round that has put a lot of venison in freezers, with dependable expansion at typical woods and field distances.
Why Choose the Federal 8mm Mauser 170gr JSP
- 170 grain jacketed soft point bullet
- Rated 2250 fps and 1911 ft-lbs
- Brass cases with reliable primers
- Proven soft point for deer-size game
- 20 rounds per box, item 8A
Built for the Hunt
- Accurate, consistent hunting performance
- Reliable feeding in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles
- Quality brass cases and reliable primers
- Suited to a wide range of game at typical distances
Buying ammunition by the box from the same production lot keeps velocity and point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next. Keep a record of the load you carry, check your ammunition for dents or loose bullets from time to time, and rotate your carry rounds so the ones in your firearm stay fresh. These simple habits help you get the full performance Federal builds into every cartridge.
Before you trust any new load, fire enough rounds through your firearm to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Full-power loads produce more recoil and muzzle blast than typical range ammo, so practice with the Federal 8mm Mauser 170gr JSP until you are comfortable with it, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box.
About the 8×57 JS
The 8×57 JS, also called the 8mm Mauser, was adopted by Germany in 1905 and served in the Mauser 98 and many other military rifles through both World Wars. It remains popular with collectors and vintage rifle shooters and is still a capable hunting cartridge. Older rifles may have worn bores or different bore dimensions, so have any surplus rifle checked by a gunsmith before shooting.
Specifications
- Brand: Federal Premium
- Product Line: Power-Shok
- Caliber: 8mm Mauser (8×57)
- Bullet Weight: 170 grains
- Bullet Type: jacketed soft point
- Muzzle Velocity: 2250 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1911 ft-lbs
- Case: Brass
- Quantity: 20 rounds
- Item Number: 8A
- UPC: 029465084813
Why Choose Federal 8mm Mauser Ammo
Hunters looking for 8mm mauser hunting ammo want a load that shoots accurately and performs on game. This Power-Shok load from Federal pairs a proven bullet with consistent powder charges and quality brass for dependable results in the field.
The 8mm mauser 170 grain soft point bullet leaves the muzzle at about 2250 fps with roughly 1911 ft-lbs of energy. Federal loads it with its own primers and brass, controlled to tight tolerances for consistent ignition and velocity from box to box.
Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Federal 8mm Mauser 170gr JSP removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.
Federal Premium has made ammunition in Anoka, Minnesota since 1922 and is one of the largest ammunition makers in the country. Its Power-Shok line is built with the same quality controls as its premium hunting and law enforcement loads, and federal 8mm mauser ammo is trusted by shooters, hunters and agencies across the United States.
Always confirm your firearm is chambered for 8mm Mauser (8×57), wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local laws.
Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Federal Premium for more about their full line of loads.
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