Can I use these S&B .318 196 grain bullets in my modern standard 8mm Mauser rifle?

No, these bullets are specifically engineered with a .318-inch diameter for legacy 'I-bore' European firearms and must never be loaded into modern 8mm Mauser barrels featuring a standard .323-inch groove diameter. Firing a .318-inch projectile down a .323-inch bore will cause severe gas blow-by, poor accuracy, and heavy barrel fouling.

What is the effective hunting range for these S&B 196gr Soft Point bullets?

These projectiles are designed for short-to-medium range bush hunting, typically spanning 0 to 200 metres. Due to their blunt soft-point nose profile and low ballistic coefficient of G1 0.236, velocity drops off significantly past 200 to 250 metres, making them less suitable for long-range engagements.

Do I need a firearms licence to purchase these reloading components in Australia?

Yes, while reloading projectiles do not require a separate Permit to Acquire (PTA), purchasing and possessing them in Australia requires a valid state or territory firearms licence in jurisdictions where components are legally controlled.

8mm .318 Reloading Bullets - S&B V339322

The Sellier & Bellot .318 8mm 196 Grain Soft Point (SP) component bullet is an inert reloading projectile engineered specifically for handloading legacy European 8mm firearms. Manufactured with a true .318-inch (8.09 mm) outer diameter, this projectile caters to original "I-bore" (Infanterie) barrels, eliminating the compatibility and safety issues associated with using modern .323-inch projectiles in undersized bores. Featuring a semi-jacketed profile with an exposed lead core tip and a tombac gilding metal jacket, this 196-grain bullet delivers controlled expansion and mushrooming upon terminal impact, making it suitable for taking medium to large game at traditional bush ranges.

Key Features

True .318-Inch Bore Diameter: Specifically sized to 8.09 mm (.318 inch) to safely match the exact groove dimensions of vintage 8x57 I and 8x57 IR chambers.
Controlled Terminal Expansion: Utilises a semi-jacketed soft-point profile with an exposed lead nose, designed to mushroom reliably at moderate impact velocities between 1,800 fps and 2,600 fps.
High Sectional Density: The 196-grain (12.7-gram) weight yields a sectional density of 0.277 lb/in², providing the straight-line momentum needed for deep penetration on heavy game.
Ductile Tombac Jacket: Features an alloy jacket (Fe/CuZn 10 or CuZn 10) that protects barrel rifling while retaining core integrity during terminal impact.

Specifications

Product Type: Component reloading rifle bullet (non-powered, unprimed)
Manufacturer SKU: V339322 (Design # 2941)
Pack Quantity: 50 bullets
Calibre / Bullet Diameter: 8mm nominal / .318 inch actual (8.09 mm)
Bullet Weight: 196 grains (12.7 grams)
Bullet Profile: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP) with flat/blunt exposed lead tip
Jacket Material: Tombac (Gilding Metal)
Ballistic Coefficient: G1 = 0.236 (G7 = 0.119)
Sectional Density: 0.277 lb/in²
Optimal Impact Velocity: Approximately 1,800 fps to 2,600 fps

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot .318 8mm Cal 196 Grain Sp Bullets 50 Pack for?

Handloaders of vintage 8x57 I and 8x57 IR European hunting rifles and combination guns — provides the exact .318-inch (8.09 mm) diameter required for original I-bore drillings and pre-1905 military actions that cannot safely chamber modern .323-inch reloading rifle bullets.
Hunters pursuing medium to large game at moderate bush ranges with legacy .318-bore firearms — uses a heavy 196-grain soft-point design with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.236, ensuring reliable terminal expansion and energy transfer across short-to-medium distances up to 200 metres.

Less suitable for: Modern 8mm Mauser rifles with .323-inch (8x57 IS / 8x57 IRS) groove dimensions where undersized .318 projectiles cause gas blow-by and accuracy loss, requiring dedicated .323-inch hunting bullets instead; or engagements beyond 200 metres where the low 0.236 G1 ballistic coefficient causes rapid velocity decay, making high-BC boat-tail or polymer-tipped spitzer bullets a better fit.

SKU	SAB42227LP
Model #	V339322
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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