Description
The Hornady 8×57 JS 196gr BTHP Match load is built for shooters who want more from their 8×57 JS Mauser than typical factory ammunition delivers. Hornady loads a 196 grain boat tail hollow point match to a rated 2500 feet per second, producing about 2721 foot-pounds of energy. Hornady Vintage Match ammunition is built for shooters of classic military rifles, loaded to pressures suited to older actions and paired with an accurate boat tail hollow point match bullet for vintage rifle competition and range work.
Check that your rifle is in sound condition and chambered correctly before firing any surplus-era firearm.
Why Choose the Hornady 8×57 JS 196gr BTHP Match
- 196 grain boat tail hollow point match bullet
- Rated 2500 fps and 2721 ft-lbs
- Brass cases with reliable primers
- Loaded for classic military rifles
- 20 rounds per box, item 82298
Built for Precision
- Match-grade accuracy and consistency
- Tight velocity spreads for predictable drop
- Quality brass cases and reliable primers
- Suited to competition and long-range practice
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 Hornady 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 Hornady 8×57 JS 196gr BTHP Match 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: Hornady Manufacturing
- Product Line: Vintage Match
- Caliber: 8×57 JS Mauser
- Bullet Weight: 196 grains
- Bullet Type: boat tail hollow point match
- Muzzle Velocity: 2500 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2721 ft-lbs
- Case: Brass
- Quantity: 20 rounds
- Item Number: 82298
- UPC: 090255822984
Why Choose Hornady 8×57 JS Ammo
Competitors and long-range shooters looking for 8×57 js match ammo need tight groups and consistent velocity. This Vintage Match load from Hornady is assembled with match-grade components and tight quality control for repeatable accuracy.
The 8×57 js 196 grain bthp match bullet leaves the muzzle at about 2500 fps with roughly 2721 ft-lbs of energy. Hornady loads it in quality brass with consistent powder charges for dependable accuracy shot to shot.
Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Hornady 8×57 JS 196gr BTHP Match removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.
Hornady has designed and built bullets and ammunition in Grand Island, Nebraska since 1949, and it tests its loads in its own ballistics lab to confirm accuracy and terminal performance. Its Vintage Match line reflects that focus on consistency, and hornady 8×57 js ammo is trusted by hunters, competitors and law enforcement across the country.
Always confirm your firearm is chambered for 8×57 JS Mauser, wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local laws.
Browse more ammunition at Mag 5 Firearms, or visit Hornady Manufacturing for more about their full line of loads.
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