8mm Mauser – 196 Gr SP – PPU (PP8S) – 200 Rounds

Want to take your Mauser hunting? Pick up this 200 round case of PPU PP8S 8mm Mauser 196 grain soft point ammo from Prvi Partizan.

The 196 grain soft point is a classic big game weight for the 8mm Mauser, and it is close to the weight of the original German military ball load, so it tends to shoot well with factory military sights. The exposed lead tip starts expansion quickly on impact, while the copper jacket controls that expansion so the bullet holds together and drives deep. A heavy bullet carries more momentum, which is what you want for hogs, black bear, and large whitetail, where penetration through heavy muscle and bone matters. Hunters in Europe have used 8mm loads like this on red deer, moose, and wild boar for more than a century. PPU loads this round to moderate pressure, so it is suitable for sound military actions and sporterized rifles.

The 8mm Mauser, also called the 8x57mm IS or 7.92x57mm, was Germany’s service cartridge through both World Wars. It is chambered in the Karabiner 98k, Yugoslavian M48 and M24/47, Czech VZ-24, Turkish Mauser, and many sporterized hunting rifles. Always confirm your rifle is chambered for the .323 inch 8×57 JS (IS) bore, not the older .318 inch J bore, before firing. Prvi Partizan has made ammunition in Serbia since 1928 and supplies militaries and shooters in dozens of countries, and it is one of the best values in both modern and vintage military calibers. Since you should practice with the same ammo you hunt with, a 200 round case lets you sight in, practice shooting from field positions, and still have plenty for several seasons.

This imported ammo is new production, brass-cased, Boxer-primed, and non-corrosive. The fired brass is reloadable, which is a real advantage over old Berdan-primed surplus. Each box holds 20 rounds, and ten boxes make up this 200 round case. Store the extra boxes in a cool, dry place.