8x57J (.318) Load Data

[CoryTheCowboy]

Good day folks,
I bought a Haenel 1909 in 8x57J from a gunshow yesterday. The fellow I bought it from had a set of dies and some bullets (124gr Norma) with the rifle, but understandably, didn't have any load data.
I also see that everyone's favourite surplus store has .318 200gr bullets in stock, which I reckon would be a dandy bullet for deer.
I understand this is not the world's strongest action, and I'm not trying to turn it into a magnum, I'd just like to a big game capable load with the 200gr bullets. I've always read that most 8x57 handloading data was kept on the low side in defense of someone jamming a .323 into a .318 rifle.
I can't find any .318 specific data, but I feel like a starting load of Hodgdon 8x57JS data would likely be okay?
If I could get a 200gr loafing out at 2200FPS or so, I'd be more than happy.

Thanks,
Cory

 

[Ganderite]

The Start loads are fine. For plinking, I use the 32 Spl bullets.

 

[WhelanLad]

Woodleigh manual has this an saysssss

well it has only for 8x57 I ?which says for .318. others are 323
200grain
h4895 40-45gr
varget 41-46.5
h4350 49-53c
r15 45-49
r17 49-53
n140 44-48
n160 51-56

these are all around 2200fps start up to about 2500fps max
HTH

 

[Snider shooter]

Use the starting loads for regular 8 Mauser and you shouldn’t have any problems. You should be able to go above start loads with testing as you go.

 

[CoryTheCowboy]

Thank you all for the help gentlemen, I appreciate it.

Cory

 

[bearhunter]

I no longer have the issue but Handloader magazine, which is available online, did a feature article on a very similar rifle as yours, chambered for the 8x57J.

I don't remember which number it was.

It was a quite extensive article and gave suggestions on where to find bullets/ammunition and gave several handloads, with different components.

Maybe a CGNer, has a copy or an online subscription and could post the article for you or contact you.

 

[kamlooky]

BubbaYugga has some 311 Speer 180’s in the EE for $35.