8mm Lebel
1886 · Nicolas Lebel · 2 firearms in catalog
Also known as: 8x50mmR Lebel, Balle D, Cartouche Mle 1886
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 8.3 mm (0.327") |
| Neck Diameter | 8.8 mm (0.346") |
| Base Diameter | 13.8 mm (0.543") |
| Case Length | 50.5 mm (1.988") |
| Overall Length | 71 mm (2.795") |
| Max Pressure | 305 MPa (44,200 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 12.8 g (198 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 700 m/s (2297 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 3136 J (2313 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1886 |
Firearms chambered in 8mm Lebel
- Madsen Model 1902 — Dansk Rekyl Riffel Syndikat / Dansk Industri Syndikat · Machine Gun · 1902
- St-Etienne Mle 1907 — Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Etienne · Machine Gun · 1907