Rifle · CIP
8.2x53mmR
8.2x53mmR is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Finland origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3236″ · 8.22 mm
- Introduced
- 1946
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 7mm Mauser
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1946
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Finland
- Inventor
- Lapua (approx: maker of record)
- Manufacturer
- Lapua
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 60.6 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10.0
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 49,313 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Max range
- 1500 yd
- Recoil
- 14.3–15.7 ft·lb
Introduced by Lapua
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 8.2x53mmR, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- 7mm Mauser
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.22 | 0.324 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.90 | 0.350 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.61 | 0.457 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 19° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.42 | 0.489 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 14.40 | 0.567 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.60 | 0.063 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 9.75 | 0.384 | ≈ |
| Case length | 53.30 | 2.098 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 76.00 | 2.992 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 8.2x53mmR is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
The 8.2x53mmR is a bottleneck rimmed rifle cartridge originating in Finland.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 8.2x53mmR use?
- 8.2x53mmR typically uses a 1:10.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 8.2x53mmR?
- 8.2x53mmR uses a 0.3236″ (8.22 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 8.2x53mmR still in production?
- 8.2x53mmR is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 8.2x53mmR used for?
- 8.2x53mmR is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 8.2x53mmR based on?
- 8.2x53mmR is derived from the 7mm Mauser case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
