8x56 mannlicher Schoenauer ammo?

[Clayduster]

Looking for some of this ammo, does any one have any leads to follow or sources for it? Thank you

 

[Dosing]

Only time I have seen it in the last 10-15 years was vintage stuff at gunshows. You might find a box or two at the truro show.

 

[hp9]

PPU PRVI Partizan is available in Canada. You can order it from SFRC. They have stock.

 

[zuke]

Trade ex has brass

 

[Clayduster]

8x56r is a rimmed case and 8x56ms is not. Not the same cartridge. Thanks for trying though!

 

[zuke]

Thank's for the head's up.

 

[smellie]

8x56 MS often can be made by shortening 8x57 Mauser or even .30-06.

The base IS smaller, but only by a theoretical .005". Chamber tolerances and brass tolerances can make this up with just a bit of luck.

Base of 8x57 = .470"

Base of 8x56MS = .465"

8x56MS is emphatically NOT the same as 8x56R which was issued for the Mannlicher straight-pulls in the 1930s.

 

[Clayduster]

hump

 

[Clayduster]

anyone?

 

[Dosing]

http://www.buffaloarms.com/8X56_Mannlicher_Schoenauer_Ammunition_it-158136.aspx?CAT=4452

 

[erkner]

I bought some from Canada ammo. I think they still have it

 

[Dosing]

I bought some from Canada ammo. I think they still have it

They have 8X56R which is not 8X56MS

 

[hollowedpoint]

LOL reminds me of looking for commercial 8mmJ!
Hope your successful, Any pics of the rifle?