PPU 8mm Mauser ammunition (part no. PP8F) loads a 198-grain full metal jacket boat-tail bullet, giving owners of the huge population of surplus and sporting Mauser rifles a reliable, widely available factory option. PPU builds this metric rifle ammunition to accommodate the large assortment of foreign military and commercial firearms that entered the U.S. market since World War II, loading brass cases for consistent extraction and dependable function. The boat-tail base improves downrange stability over a flat-base design, making this a solid choice for target and range work with an 8mm Mauser. In rifle ammunition for 8mm Mauser owners, this is the practical range load worth stocking up on.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 8mm Mauser, the historic German military cartridge chambered in millions of surplus rifles.
• The bullet is a 198-grain full metal jacket boat tail, built for reliable feeding and accurate flight.
• The boat-tail base improves downrange stability compared to a flat-base bullet.
• The cases are brass, standard for reloaders and dependable extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, packaged 10 boxes to a case for shooters who go through ammunition quickly.
• The loaded box ships at approximately 1.2375 lbs, typical shipping weight for a 20-round box of 8mm Mauser.
• Being fully jacketed, the bullet is built for consistent, non-expanding penetration rather than terminal expansion, the standard choice for training and range use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load best suited for? Range and target shooting in 8mm Mauser rifles, where its full metal jacket bullet feeds reliably and shoots accurately.

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.

Buy PPU 8mm Mauser 198gr FMJBT Ammunition

An 8mm Mauser is only as useful as the ammunition available for it, and PPU keeps this historic cartridge affordable and in steady supply. Stock up before the surplus market tightens again. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.