While revolutionary for its time in terms of ballistic performance, the 8×50mmR Lebel cartridge had its drawbacks. Formed by necking down the 11mm Gras rifle cartridge case, it was an odd design, with a thick rim and a rapid double taper.

PPU (Prvi Partizan) is one of the oldest, largest and most versatile ammunition manufacturers in Europe. Our factory is located in the city of Uzice in southwestern Serbia. We have been manufacturing ammunition since 1928 and currently we supply ammunition to the armed forces and police of Serbia as well as many other countries.

This 8×50R Lebel (alternately designated as the 8x51R Lebel by the C.I.P.) cartridge by Prvi Partizan sports a 200 grain projectile, which is 32 grains lighter than the bullet the round offered when it was first introduced in 1886.

New commercial 8x51R Lebel ammunition manufactured by Prvi Partizan. Features a Brass Case, 200grn full copper jacketed lead core bullet, and Non-Corrosive Reloadable Boxer primers. Packaged 20rds to box and 200rds per case. I've had a heck of a time finding this ammo, most wanted way too much money for it.

Caliber: 8x51R Lebel; Grain: 200 Grain; Bullet Style: Full Metal Jacket, Boat Tail; Casing: Brass; Muzzle Velocity: 2,300 fps; Muzzle Energy: 2,349 ft. lbs. Part #: PP8L

The 8×50mmR Lebel (8mm Lebel) (designated as the 8 × 51 R Lebel by the C.I.P.) rifle cartridge was the first smokeless powder cartridge to be made and adopted by any country. This ammunition box may be labeled 8x51R Lebel. This is loaded ammunition.

The 8x50mmR Lebel (aka 8x51R Lebel) is the world’s first smokeless propellant cartridge. (It is not to be confused with the 8mm Lebel, a revolver cartridge.) The French Army’s Lebel Model 1886 rifle was capable of firing a 231 grain spitzer bullet at a muzzle velocity of ~2,300 fps – quite impressive for its time.

8x51R (8x50R) Lebel 200gr Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail Prvi Partizan (PPU) Ammo. Firearms (Rifles, Handguns, Shotguns and Receivers) and Ammunition cannot be shipped in the same package as per UPS, FEDEX and USPS. For accurate shipping charges please place one order for Firearms and another for the Ammunition separately.

One Cartridge, not a Box: 8x51Rmm Lebel rifle cartridge by PPU, made with new base case, boxer primed reload-able, with OLDER “ PPU 8x50Rmm LEBEL ” Head-Stamp and loaded with a 175 grain FMJ (F ull M etal J acketed) projectile. For Boxes see shooting ammunition in below related items. History of the 8x50Rmm Lebel Rifle Cartridge:

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