PPU 8mm Mauser 196gr Soft Point Ammunition, 20-Round Box

PPU 8mm Mauser ammunition (part no. PP8S) loads a 196-grain jacketed soft point for shooters running the classic military and sporting rifles chambered in this century-old cartridge. PPU, manufactured by Prvi Partizan, builds this load on brass cases with centerfire primers, giving surplus Mauser owners a reliable, widely available factory option instead of hunting for scarce imported ammunition. The soft point bullet is built to expand on impact, turning a rifle designed for military service a century ago into a genuine hunting tool today. In rifle ammunition for 8mm Mauser owners, this is the load that keeps an old classic in the field.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 8mm Mauser, the historic German military cartridge still popular in surplus and sporting rifles.
• The bullet is a 196-grain jacketed soft point, built to expand on impact for hunting use.
• The cases are brass, standard for reloaders and consistent extraction.
• Ignition is centerfire, compatible with every 8mm Mauser rifle on the market.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, packaged 10 boxes to a case for shooters who go through ammunition quickly.
• The loaded box ships at approximately 1.2313 lbs, typical shipping weight for a 20-round box of 8mm Mauser.
• The exposed lead tip begins expanding within the first few inches of penetration, transferring energy quickly without fully fragmenting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load suited for? Hunting and general range use in 8mm Mauser rifles, thanks to its expanding 196-grain soft point bullet.

Will this work in a surplus Mauser rifle? Yes, this is standard commercial 8mm Mauser ammunition built to function in both surplus military and sporting rifles chambered for the cartridge.

Buy PPU 8mm Mauser 196gr Ammunition

An 8mm Mauser rifle deserves ammunition that is actually easy to find, and PPU keeps this classic cartridge on the shelf in a load built for hunting, not just plinking. Stock up before the surplus supply dries up again. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.