Caliber8mm Mauser (7.92×57)

Surplus Greek 8mm Mauser (7.92×57) 198gr FMJ Surplus Ammo

SKU: Greek 8mm Mauser-440RNDS-1

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Greek 8mm Mauser (7.92×57) surplus ammunition manufactured in the late 1930s by PCH (Pouderie Et Cartouche Helene). 198gr s.S. (schweres Spitzgeschosse) pointed bullet with lead core and bi-metal jacket (magnetic), brass case, and corrosive Berdan primer. Due to hard primers, this ammunition requires a full original-length firing pin and a good working firing pin spring. Note it is corrosive, so clean promptly after firing. 20 rounds per box. Ships in one large cardboard box, not the original crate.

Proof of age required. Please upload your ID at checkout.

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Product Details

Caliber
8mm Mauser (7.92×57)7.92x57mm JS · 198gr FMJ
Manufacturer
PCH (Greece)POUDERIE ET CARTOUCHE HELENE · LATE 1930s
Bullet Type
s.S. Heavy Spitzer198gr · BI-METAL JACKET · MAGNETIC
Case Type
Brass, Berdan PrimedCORROSIVE · HARD PRIMERS
Quantity
20 Rounds per BoxSHIPS IN BULK CARDBOARD BOX
Condition
SurplusLATE 1930s GREEK MILITARY
Age Verification
Photo ID RequiredUPLOAD ID AT CHECKOUT
Requirements
Full-Length Firing PinHARD PRIMERS · GOOD PIN SPRING NEEDED

We have for sale Greek 8mm Mauser (7.92×57) 198gr FMJ Surplus Ammo. This ammo was manufactured in the late 1930s by PCH Pouderie Et Cartouche Helene and has the 7.92×57 JS s.S. (schweres Spitzgeschosse) pointed bullet with lead core and bi-metal jacket (attracts a magnet), brass case, and corrosive berdan primer. Comes in 20 rnd boxes.

Please note: this ammunition does not come in the original crate; it ships in one large cardboard box.

Ammunition requires a full original length firing pin and a good working firing pin spring due to hard primers.

A proof of age is required for purchase of this item. Please upload your ID at the checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber is this ammunition?
It is 8mm Mauser, also written 7.92x57mm JS, loaded with a 198gr s.S. full metal jacket bullet. It fits any firearm chambered in 8mm Mauser / 7.92×57, such as the Kar98k.
Why does this ammunition need a full-length firing pin?
This ammunition has hard primers, so it requires a full original-length firing pin and a good working firing pin spring to reliably ignite. Worn pins or weak springs may cause light strikes and misfires.
Is this ammunition corrosive?
Yes. This surplus ammunition uses a corrosive Berdan primer, so clean your firearm promptly after firing. It is brass cased.
What is s.S. ammunition?
s.S. stands for schweres Spitzgeschosse, the heavy pointed bullet. This 198gr load was a standard long-range 8mm Mauser infantry cartridge design used widely in the era.
Is the bullet magnetic?
Yes. These bullets use a bi-metal jacket that attracts a magnet. Some indoor ranges restrict magnetic or steel-content ammunition, so check your range's rules before use.
How is this ammunition packaged?
It comes in 20-round boxes but does not ship in the original crate; the boxes ship together in one large cardboard box.

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1 review for Surplus Greek 8mm Mauser (7.92×57) 198gr FMJ Surplus Ammo

  1. TylerLoftis (verified owner)

    I have purchased about 1400-1500 rounds & it has been very reliable. I had a few hang fires with the 1938 ammo, but the 1939 dated cartridges have been flawless. The accuracy has been 2”-3” at 100 yards out of a Yugo M48A.

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