Found some obsolete 8X57 ammo, need data for it

[Kokopelli]

Hey all!

I found a box of old PMC 8X57 ammo. Is this stuff loaded down, like the Remington factory 170 gr ammo, or is it loaded hotter? Anyone know where I can get the data for it? PMC does not list it on their site.

Thanks!

[donbing]

obsolete?

That's about 15 years old. If that's obsolete I must be a dinosaur.
Shoot that without any worries.

[Kokopelli]

Obsolete = they don't make it any more. Yeah, I plan to shoot it. I'm just wondering if it's a reduced powder load or on the level of Norma ammo.

[emptybottle151]

What are you going to do with the brass?

[Kokopelli]

What are you going to do with the brass?

I've got a box of Hornady 150 SP bullets and half a pound of WW748 collecting dust. Thinking of working up a load for the next official Calguns Mosin vs Mauser Plinker Shutzen.

[justMike]

Guess nobody has the answer readily available. Seek out old literature if possible, or shoot it to see. My wild A guess is that it is US type specification (lower pressure). Likely would have a reputation if otherwise and probably be marked JS on the package instead of Mauser.

[Timbob55]

From my experience only American stuff is under loaded, it should be fairly warm since NOV IS Korea

['ol shooter]

I think it will be middle of the road, like the PRVI I have shot in mine. Are you worried about the recoil, or the rifle?

[Kokopelli]

Thanks guys! A friend found an old PMC catalog online. It's listed velocity was 2300 FPS. Now I can guesstimate the BC and trajectory.