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Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete

8x52mmR Mannlicher

Also known as 8x52R · 8×52mmR

8x52mmR Mannlicher is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Austria-Hungary origin.

Caliber
0.3205″ · 8.14 mm
Introduced
1888
Case
Rimmed
Primary use
Hunting
Status
Obsolete
Obsolete
Obsolete

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Velocity1,750 fps
Energy1,660 ft·lb
Identity
Introduced
1888
Type
Rifle
Origin
Austria-Hungary
Inventor
Mannlicher (approx: name-implied maker)
Manufacturer
Steyr (OEWG)
Standard
Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
SAAMI
Not SAAMI standardized
Obsolete
Obsolete
Status
Obsolete
Availability
Collector
Build
Case capacity
54.6 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:10
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimmed
Pressure & range
Max pressure
27,800 psi, CIP transducer
Eff. range
150 yd
Max range
750 yd
Recoil
13.2 ft·lb

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · velocity only, no drag model · 100 yd zero0–500 yd
-120" -100" -80" -60" -40" -20" 0" Line of sight 0 yd 50 yd 100 yd 150 yd 200 yd 250 yd 300 yd 350 yd 400 yd 450 yd 500 yd 100 yd zero 113″ drop @ 500 yd
Drop Zero

Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 8x52mmR Mannlicher, 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
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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.

Wikipedia · approximate
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀ 8.140.320 ·
Neck ⌀ 8.930.352 ·
Shoulder ⌀ 12.060.475 ·
Shoulder angle 30.4°—
Base ⌀ 12.460.491 ·
Rim ⌀ 14.080.554 ·
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.460.057 ·
Neck length 8.410.331
Case length 52.302.059 ·
Overall length 76.052.994 ·

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. 8x52mmR Mannlicher is highlighted below.

Missing a dimension for 8x52mmR Mannlicher? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.

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

Immediate parent
Root — no documented parent
Direct descendants (0)
Family TreeOpen 8x52mmR Mannlicher in the interactive cartridge family tree

Connected reference

History

Introduced around 1888.

FAQs

What twist rate does 8x52mmR Mannlicher use?
8x52mmR Mannlicher typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 8x52mmR Mannlicher?
8x52mmR Mannlicher uses a 0.3205″ (8.14 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 8x52mmR Mannlicher still in production?
8x52mmR Mannlicher is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
What is 8x52mmR Mannlicher used for?
8x52mmR Mannlicher is primarily used for hunting.

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 →

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