8mm Mauser – 198 Gr FMJBT – PPU (PP8F) – 200 Rounds

Tired of cleaning up after corrosive surplus 8mm? Pick up this 200 round case of PPU PP8F 8mm Mauser 198 grain FMJ boat tail ammo from Prvi Partizan, clean new-production range ammo for your Mauser.

The 198 grain full metal jacket boat tail bullet closely matches the heavy s.S. ball load that German K98k rifles were sighted for, so your rifle’s rear sight should line up with where it hits at the range. The boat tail reduces drag and helps the bullet carry its velocity at longer distances. PPU rates this load at 2,181 fps and 2,091 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, loaded to moderate pressure that is easy on older actions. Unlike surplus, it uses non-corrosive Boxer primers, so you can clean your rifle on your own schedule instead of immediately after shooting. The full metal jacket keeps fouling low. This load is built for target shooting and practice, not hunting or defense.

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. A 200 round case gives you plenty for several range trips and vintage rifle matches.

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.