Cartridge comparison
8.5mm Mars vs 8mm Lebel Revolver
8.5mm Mars and 8mm Lebel Revolver are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8.5mm Mars | 8mm Lebel Revolver | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1892 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3311″ | 0.326″ |
| Case length | 1.0236″ | 1.0787″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 18,130 psi |
| Recoil | 11.4 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
