Ballistics for BELL 8x57 ammo???

[Mauser Oberndorf]

Recently I picked up 2 boxes of BELL 8x57JS 150gr High Velocity.
Can anyone tell me what the ballistics (muzzle velocity, energy, drop in inches) are on that ammunition? They do not have a chart on the box and I can't find anything on the web. I believe, the ammo is quite old (1999 on box) but should still be okay.
Thanks for the help.

 

[dangertree]

1999 is quite old? :shock:

My 8mm is mostly between 1938 and 1944 vintage! (and shoots great). I think 6 year old ammo could be called quite contemporary.

That said, I believe the ammo is manufactured by Igman in Bosnia, you might have some luck looking for thier specs.

Perhaps Districorp might have curves handy?

Cheers,

DT

 

[tree mugger]

I can't tell you "scientific" info, but the same stuff shot 16" high of my point of aim out of my Yugo K98k and my Turk. If you are shooting it out of a service Mauser, expect it to hit high....

 

[CanadianPackRat]

1999 is quite old?

I've shot ammo that is 60-70 years old. Later today I'm off to the range to finish off my WWII 9mm. I have about 100 rounds left. Its probably corrosive so I do a complete strip down and clean after.

 

[CanadianPackRat]

Sorry, double post...

 

[steve1973]

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/viewtopic.php?t=86633

The Igman site has ballistics for their ammo, I just can't seem to find the site right now.

 

[Mauser Oberndorf]

expect it to hit high....

I am expecting it to hit high. Very light ammo and by the sounds of it a decent load behind it, too.
Thanks for all your guys' input.
Carl