8x50mm R Lebel
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| 8x50mm R Lebel | |||||||||
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| All information listed assumes Standard FMJ (Reg/SP/FMJ) | |||||||||
| Category | (R)ifle caliber | ||||||||
| Recoil level | 4 | ||||||||
| Cost per round |  6.50
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| Weight per round (units) | 0.02 | ||||||||
| Quantity (retail box/bulk can) | 20 / 500 | ||||||||
| Damage tables | |||||||||
| Type | LDV | C1 | C2 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 | |
| Bullet | +5 | 164% | 147% | 131% | 106% | 82% | 41% | 12% | |
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| Primer type | Large rifle | ||||||||
| Powder type | Rifle powder | ||||||||
| Projectile type | .327, 198 grain | ||||||||
| Cost per case | 1.58
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| Standard load (SP) | 473 pwdr | ||||||||
| Cold load (-P) | 426 pwdr | ||||||||
| Hot load (+P) | N/A pwdr | ||||||||
| Super load (+P+) | N/A pwdr | ||||||||
| Real world information | |||||||||
| Ref. barrel length (inches) | 22.8 (RSC 1918) | ||||||||
| Muzzle velocity | 727 m/s (2385 ft/s) | ||||||||
| Muzzle energy | 3389 Joule (2500 ft-lbf) | ||||||||
| Country of origin |  France
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| Year | 1887 | ||||||||
8x50mm R Lebel is a type of ammunition for firearms. It is classified as a (R)ifle caliber. It was originally designed for the Lebel rifle.
8x50mm is pronounced eight by fifty millimeters. R stands for Rimmed.
This caliber may also be known as 8x50mm Lebel or 8mm Lebel.
Compatibility
Base weapons
There are 4 base weapons chambered in this caliber.
- MAS Berthier Model 1892 Artillery Carbine
- MAS Lebel Model 1886/M93
- MAS RSC Model 1918
- SIDARME Model 1915 CSRG Chauchat
Barrel length groups
The reference barrel length belongs to the group listed in italics.
| Group name | Barrel length range | Damage multiplier |
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| Short rifle | Up to 25.9" | 1.0x |
| Long Rifle | 26" and up | 1.1x |
Retail information
8x50mm R Lebel ammunition can be purchased in gun shops and weapon shops in boxes of 20 rounds or bulk cans of 200 rounds.
The following brands and projectile types are available in retail:
| Brand name | Composition | Available projectile types |
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| Standard | Reg/SP | FMJ (1.0x) JHP (1.5x) JSP (1.2x) AP (1.5x) |
| Milsurp | Surp/SP | FMJ (0.25x) |
The multipliers listed correspond to the value multipliers to cost of ammunition provided by powder type, pressure level, and projectile type. They are included on this table as a convenience, in order to tell at a glance the cost of a given brand and projectile combination.
Maze Customs
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 1911SS |
 1911DS |
 Blackhawk |
 Redhawk |
 Glock-SF |
 Glock-LF |
 MP5 |
 AR-15 |
 AK |
 AR-10 |
 Rem700 |
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