Norma Whitetail 8x57JS 196GR SP is a soft-point hunting cartridge designed for deep penetration, reliable expansion, and ethical harvesting of medium to large game.
Crafted for hunters who demand consistent terminal performance, Norma’s Whitetail 8x57JS 196-grain SP delivers a powerful blend of velocity, energy, and expansion. This classic Mauser cartridge is ideal for whitetail deer and similar-sized game, offering clean kills and dependable accuracy.
🔍 Key Ballistics:
Caliber: 8x57JS (8mm Mauser)
Bullet Weight: 196 grains (12.7g)
Bullet Type: Soft Point (SP)
Muzzle Velocity (V₀): 2525 fps
Muzzle Energy (E₀): 2775 ft-lb
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.305
Zero Reference Barrel Length: 24"
🎯 Performance Highlights:
Reliable Expansion: Soft point design ensures controlled mushrooming for maximum energy transfer and wound channel creation.
Deep Penetration: Maintains structural integrity through bone and tissue—ideal for ethical harvesting.
Wind Drift: 0.63" at 100 yards, 2.66" at 200 yards, 6.37" at 300 yards.
🦌 Use Case: Optimized for whitetail deer and medium to large game in North American and European hunting environments.
The Sellier & Bellot 8x57 JS features a 196-grain Semi-Jacketed Soft Point Cutting Edge (SPCE) bullet. This design combines the jacket and lead core, resulting in a clean entrance wound and distinct blood trails.
Here are the key details:
Bullet Type: SPCE
Weight: 196 grains (12.70 grams)
Sectional Density: 0.268 lb/in²
Material of Jacket: CuZn 10 (Copper-Zinc alloy)
Muzzle Velocity: 790 m/s (2,592 FPS)
Muzzle Energy: 3,963 J (2,923 ft.-lbs.)
Application: Appropriate for light to medium game hunting
Heavy, jacketed bonded core, soft point for larger calibers. Specially designed bullet form and construction prevents core separation and allows controlled mushrooming for excellent stopping power. The bullet is very effective for big game hunting at short distances.
