German single-shot Schützen (target shooting) cartridge. The rimmed design was used in precision target rifles at German shooting festivals. Highly accurate with black powder charges.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1880, Germany
Parent case: None
Standardization: Obsolete / Non-standard
Bullet diameter: 0.321" (8.15 mm)
Max pressure: 18,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimmed
Primer: Berdan Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:14
Muzzle velocity: 1500–1700 fps
Muzzle energy: 749–1091 ft-lbs
Effective range: 200 yd
Common bullet weights: 150, 170 gr
Primary use: target
Production status: Obsolete
Also known as: 8.15x46R · 8.15x46mm Schützen
History: An obscure German target and hunting cartridge from the 1880s for single-shot target rifles. Used in specialized German precision rifles of the Bavarian tradition. The 8.15x46R was known for excellent accuracy in single-shot competition. Replaced as German target shooting standardized around more modern cartridges.