Rifle · Obsolete
8x50mmR Mannlicher
Austro-Hungarian Empire WWI service rifle cartridge for the Mannlicher M1895 straight-pull rifle.
- Caliber
- 0.3236″ · 8.22 mm
- Introduced
- 1886
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Military
- Status
- Discontinued
- Introduced
- 1886
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Austria-Hungary
- Inventor
- Ferdinand Mannlicher
- Manufacturer
- Steyr
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 54 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Berdan Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 52,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 1500 yd
- Recoil
- 12–16 ft·lb
Introduced by Steyr
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 8x50mmR Mannlicher — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
Performance
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 ⌀ | 9.04 | 0.356 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 12.09 | 0.476 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 14.5° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.60 | 0.496 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 14.20 | 0.559 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 | 0.055 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 6.03 | 0.237 | ≈ |
| Case length | 50.20 | 1.976 | ✓ |
| 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. 8x50mmR Mannlicher is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
1 reloading powder listed for 8x50mmR Mannlicher, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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Firearms chambered in 8x50mmR Mannlicher
6 models in the database chamber 8x50mmR Mannlicher. Browse all →
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Adopted by Austria-Hungary in 1886 for the Mannlicher M1886. The M1895 straight-pull Mannlicher — one of the fastest manually operated bolt-actions ever made — chambered this cartridge and served as the Austro-Hungarian standard rifle through WWI. Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece also fielded 8x50mmR rifles. After WWI, Austria converted remaining rifles to 8x56mmR. Original ammunition is collector-grade; reformed brass is available.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 8x50mmR Mannlicher use?
- 8x50mmR Mannlicher typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 8x50mmR Mannlicher?
- 8x50mmR Mannlicher uses a 0.3236″ (8.22 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 8x50mmR Mannlicher still in production?
- 8x50mmR Mannlicher is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is 8x50mmR Mannlicher used for?
- 8x50mmR Mannlicher is primarily used for military.
- What are the best powders for 8x50mmR Mannlicher?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 8x50mmR Mannlicher include IMR 3031.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 9 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →