Hello all.
I have just put a deposit on a French Berthier rifle in 8mm Lebel.
Haven't got it yet just waiting for the variation to come back through and shes mine.
In the meantime I have been looking at some reloading data for the 8mm Lebel cartridge.
None in any of my current loading books (Lee, Lyman) but I have managed to find some online specifically with a old version of Cartridges of the world.
The data I have found varies from about 44 grains to 49 grains of IMR 3031.
I will be loading these with Privi brass with a 8mm (.323) bullet 198g. I understand the bores on the Lebel and Berthier rifles where slightly larger but .323 bullets is what I have.
If anyone else has any experience loading for the 8mm Lebel I would like to hear your experience and any suggestions you may have for someone new to reloading this cartridge.
If anyone has any published load data they would like to share I would be interested.
Thanks
French 8mm Lebel Loading
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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Joe Pugh
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French 8mm Lebel Loading
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Meaty
Re: French 8mm Lebel Loading
There is some good info on here http://castboolits.gunloads.com/google. ... 1916065j10
I admit to knowing nothing on reloading for the Lebel but the above was a great source of info when I wanted to get my 8x70R Kropatschek going.
Good luck.
I admit to knowing nothing on reloading for the Lebel but the above was a great source of info when I wanted to get my 8x70R Kropatschek going.
Good luck.
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Re: French 8mm Lebel Loading
Lee's Modern Reloading 2nd Edition has 8mm Lebel load data on pages 508/509.
On a safety note, DO NOT shoot any French `balle N`milsurp ammunition unless the rifle is stamped with an `N` on the receiver, otherwise it could result in serious pressure issues and possible injury.
ukrifleman
On a safety note, DO NOT shoot any French `balle N`milsurp ammunition unless the rifle is stamped with an `N` on the receiver, otherwise it could result in serious pressure issues and possible injury.
ukrifleman
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Re: French 8mm Lebel Loading
Thanks UKrifleman I have done my research and am aware of this.ukrifleman wrote:Lee's Modern Reloading 2nd Edition has 8mm Lebel load data on pages 508/509.
On a safety note, DO NOT shoot any French `balle N`milsurp ammunition unless the rifle is stamped with an `N` on the receiver, otherwise it could result in serious pressure issues and possible injury.
ukrifleman
I will have a look for the Lee 2nd addition.
Thanks for the information
Joe
Miroku MK38 12G
Browning Maxus 12G
Ruger 10/22 .22
Marlin 1894 .44
Savage model 24 .22/.410
Lee Enfield SMLE 1918 .303
Mauser Gew 98 1916 7.92x57
Springfield 1903 1928 30-06
Mosin Nagant 91/30 1929 7.62x54R
Lost count now
Browning Maxus 12G
Ruger 10/22 .22
Marlin 1894 .44
Savage model 24 .22/.410
Lee Enfield SMLE 1918 .303
Mauser Gew 98 1916 7.92x57
Springfield 1903 1928 30-06
Mosin Nagant 91/30 1929 7.62x54R
Lost count now
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