8 X 57R HAGEN
C/L = 56.9mm, RIM = 12.8mm
8 X 57 JRS MAUSER
This is the rimmed version of the 8x57S, but in all probability only introduced during the early 1930’s. Still produced by various manufacturers because of its popularity. (Dixon Ref. M33) ...
8 X 57 JR MAUSER
The 8x57R JR was one of the most popular cartridges for double and drilling rifles. It was probably introduced around 1893 and was the first flat based round as opposed to the M88A, or A-Base. It was manufactured by most of the European factories. (Dixon Ref. M2)...
8mm-348 FRENCH SPORTING
Modified 348 Win cases by the French firm NOLASCO for converted Lebel and Berthier rifles. (Dixon FR88)
8 x 56 MANNLICHER-SCHOENAUER
One in a series of Mannlicher-Schoenauer sporting cartridges that was introduced by Roth as case #788 for the M08 Mannlicher-Schoenauer Repeating rifle. (Dixon Ref. A48) 1 2 3 ...
8 X 55R MANNLICHER
This is A32 from Dixon. Based on the 8x52R Mannlicher case, but with 3mm longer neck. This Roth calibre probably started as a military experimental and has been described as used for the Adler XX Anti-Tank Rifle. This was also offered as a hunting calibre...
8 X 54 KRAG JÖRGENSEN
8 X 52R RIVAL-MIMARD CARBINE
8 X 52R M88 MITTELLANG
8 X 51R MAUSER
This is DWM M88/H2 and is relatively rare with the DWM headstamp. It is also the only headstamp variation that is known. The version below the DWM example is a modern reproduction by OPM in South Africa for cartridge collectors
8 X 51 M88H MAUSER KURZ
This is the rimless version of the 8x51R Mauser and was a very popular sporting load in Germany that was loaded up to WW2 and was mainly produced by DWM
8 X 50SR FINNISH HUNTING
This is in all probability some wildcat cartridge. There is no record in Dixon about this cartridge. The seating of the bullet is also crudely done. Any additional info will be appreciated.
8 X 50R SAUER
Early Sauer round dating from around the late 1890’s and it may have been a developmental prototype round for the 8x48R or the 9x58R
8 X 49 M88 MAUSER
I found these two specimens at the 2015 ECRA meeting in Germany. There was also a discussion regarding this cartridge on the IAA Forum not long ago. According to Brad Dixon, this extremely rare cartridge is not shown in any known RWS catalog but two undated RWS...
8 X 48R SAUER (S & S EXPRESS, SCHUTZEN)
MB 67 – 8 X 47R MB STAHL
MB 66 – 8 X 47R ROTH MB TARGET
8 X 47R JÄGER
Relatively new wildcat based on the 30-30 Winchester case.
8 X 45R EGESTORFF EXPRESS
This rare 8x45R Egestorff is a tapered cartridge based on the 360 Express case and was apparently only listed by Egestorff and appears in c1900 catalogs in the 'Express' section. This was not shown in the 1912 Egestorff catalog so this must have been short-lived...
MB 32 – 8 X 42R MB UTENDOERFFER TARGET
This is MB32 from Dixon. The Utendoerffer variation (b type shoulder) has a slightly lower shoulder and was introduced most likely by Utendoerffer or possibly Stahl.
MB 31 – 8 X 42R MB LORENZ
This is MB31 from Dixon. The relatively popular 8x42R MB Target case type exists in two non-interchangeable neck types, both listed by Egestorff - see also MB32. The Lorenz Type has a more gradual and higher shoulder. Introduced c1878 by...
8 X 42R M88D MAUSER KURZ
T84 – 8 X 38R b ‘RP’ TESCHING (STAHL TYPE)
There are two different types of 8x38R Tesching case types with "RP" case dimensions. T7 is the type with the shorter c11mm neck and gradual shoulder which matches the case profile of the other "RP" Tesching cartridges and is probably the true "RP" type. T84 is...
T7 – 8 X 38R b ‘RP’ TESCHING
There are two different types of 8x38R Tesching case types with "RP" case dimensions. T7 is the type with the shorter c11mm neck and gradual shoulder which matches the case profile of the other "RP" Tesching cartridges and is probably the true...
8 X 37R AUSTRIAN TARGET
This was a Roth development and was listed between 1888 – 1910 as a target rifle cartridge. (Dixon Ref. A61)
T15 – 8 X 36R ‘T’ TESCHING
T6 – 8 X 36R b ‘RP’ TESCHING
T47 – 8 X 36R AUSTRIAN TESCHING
The no h/s version was loaded by OPM in South Africa. Apparently there is a rifle for this calibre in the country and Otto was asked to load them
9.8 X 47R AUSTRIAN MB TARGET
Introduced circa 1880 by G. Roth and it remained in production until the commencement of WW1. The case is similar to the 9.85x47,4R case listed by Lorenz. The cartridge is also known to exist with 1876 and 1877 military style headstamps on Roth cases. ...
MB 53 – 9.8 X 45R MB UTENDOERFFER
Very similiar to the MB52. Introduced by Utendoerffer circa 1881 and remained in production until circa 1910. It is also known with LORENZ * KARLSRUHE *(9.77x45R (case #156) 1886 catalogue) and H.UTENDOERFFER * NÜRNBERG * headstamps.
MB 52 – 9.8 X 45R AUSTRIAN MB TARGET
Introduced by Roth circa 1876 and remained in production until circa 1940. This cartridge has a sharper shoulder that the similarly named German 9.8x45R MB case (MB53) which is more gradual, although it is not yet confirmed that this (MB52) and the MB53 are in actual...
9.8 X 37R DREYSE MB TARGET
This is a relatively rare cartridge and there is not a lot of info about it. Seems to have been introduced by Dreyse before1894.
9.8 X 36R WERNDL TARGET
Designed by Roth circa 1880 and listed in the G. Roth 1886 catalogue. It remained in production until circa 1890. It was listed as Roth case number 44 with bullet number 3. The dots on the segmented case were the earliest GR cases and they were later superseded...
9.8 X 35R MB TARGET
Introduced by G. Roth circa 1884 and remained in production until circa 1914. It was listed in the 1910 G Roth catalogue as case number 163. It is also known with GR / * / * / * / and GR / 18 / II / 78 / headstamps.
9.8 X 31R AUSTRIAN
Introduced circa 1880 and it remained in production until about 1900. It is based on the Werndl base and was identified as G. Roth case number 73 from a cartridge board found in a Czech museum. It was not listed in any Roth catalogue and it is unknown if it is a rifle...
9.75X42R MB TARGET (9.8x41R)(GR91) – MB41
Cartridge listed in the 1900 RWS/Utendoerffer catalogue that had the ‘f’ type shoulder. (Dixon Ref. MB41) MEASUREMENTS: Bullet: ...
9.75 X 40.5R WANZL (9.8x40R, 9.75×40.5f)
9.75 X 36.5R AUSTRIAN TARGET
The Lorenz c1886 Export catalog shows a 9.75x36.5R (case #266) with 'Moe' or 'Werndl' case dimensions and this appears identical to copper cased Roth specimens starting with "GR/18/II/71/" hs. No Roth number is known for this case type although it is similar to...
9.6 X 60R AUSTRIAN HUNTING
Developed around 1898 as Roth Case #631 and is a flat based cartridge as opposed to the raised base of the 9,5x60R Turkish. (Dixon Ref. A39)
9.6 X 36R WERNDL
375R VERNEY–CARRON
Proprietary Load by the French company Verney Carron. Dixon FR104
375 VERNEY–CARRON RIMLESS
Proprietary load by Verney Carron of France. It is the rimless version of the 375R Verney Carron.
375 HÖLDERLIN RIMMED
This is the rimmed version of the 375 HÖLDERLIN. They were designed during the early 2000's by Klaus Otterbein, Germany. It is based on the 8x68R necked up to .375"
375 HÖLDERLIN
This is effectively the 8x68S case necked up to .375". The idea was to replicate the 375 H&H ballistics with a rimless case.
375 BLASER MAGNUM
366 TEKRIM
The 366 TKM was introduced in Russia around 2015 as a shotgun round. Gun rules in Russia are very restrictive with shotguns the easiest type of firearm to own. The 366 TKM is made up from 7.62x39 cases cut to 37,5mm and loaded with 9.3mm (.366in) bullets...
9.5 X 73 MILLER & GREISS
The bottom version is a reproduction for cartridge collectors and manufactured in South Africa by OPM.
9.5 X 72R AUSTRIAN SPORTING (EXP32)
9.5 X 72R AUSTRIAN HUNTING (A68)
9.5 X 70 EXTENDED LONG RANGE (Tornado)
This is the 338 Lapua that was necked to 9.5mm (.375)