8x56r ammo- Where can I get it?

sgm_rock · 02-19-2008, 08:07 PM

I recently bought an Austrian Steyr in 8x56r. My problem is, I can't seem to find ammo for it! I am considering reloading, also, but again, I haven't been able to find the cases or bullets. Can anyone help me out? And one last plea, once I find the ammo-or the reloading items I need- I still need to find a clip for the weapon, too.

big boomer · 02-26-2008, 11:35 PM

Depends how much you want to spend you can get ww2 Nazi marked or brand new Hornaday (I bought Hornaday at Cabelas its called 8x56 Hungarian its not cheap but is reloadable) The surplus stuff is sold by many big gun importers (adds in Shotgun news quite often) cases can be obtained from Graf and others, Bullets too. Remember the bullets are an odd size .330 not .323 you will want some stripper clips,Old west Scronger and others have them for 2or3 bucks each. The Nazi stuff is in the clips but the ammo's corrosive.

sgm_rock · 02-27-2008, 08:01 AM

Thanks for the feedback, I found some ammo listed in the SGN, but the vendor would only sell it with the purchase of a Steyr. I think I will go the reload route, I did find some brass for sale. Thanks again, I am looking forward to finally puting some rounds down range with this gun!

FatAlbert · 03-22-2008, 12:53 PM

This the place for information on 9x56R Collecting and Shooting the Steyr-Mannlicher m95 Carbine PS: Graf & Sons sells new reloadable brass.

FatAlbert · 03-22-2008, 12:57 PM

Add to my last post. If you cast or know someone who dose, that is the way to go. Lee make the reloading dies, bullet molds and bullet sizeing dies.

Paper · 03-23-2008, 10:07 PM

I don't own one, but I did see a bunch of ammo at my local Dunhamm's Sporting Goods, in Janesville, WI..
SOG was advertising that they had this ammo, but I'm not sure if it's still the case. Give them a shout..

GlockMeister · 03-23-2008, 10:15 PM

I can't help you to find the ammo you're looking for but I did want to stop in and welcome you to G&G.

sandy4570 · 04-05-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sgm_rock

Thanks for the feedback, I found some ammo listed in the SGN, but the vendor would only sell it with the purchase of a Steyr. I think I will go the reload route, I did find some brass for sale. Thanks again, I am looking forward to finally puting some rounds down range with this gun!

I think only Lee precision make reloading die for this caliber ($25) after get that you can special order the neck sizing die or collet die (another $25 ) so you can extend the life of the brass . I have to order the collet die because my reload will not chamber in second carbine and there are no way to fix it but neck size the case to individual carbine.The plus with collet die is that now I can use 7.62 X 54 R brass and 8 mm Label bullet from Graf and son .

Capt'n Mil Coll · 04-05-2008, 03:26 PM

I bot the Nazi stuff a few years ago when no one wanted it. It comes on stripper clips. But it is corrosive so you do have to use some hot soapy water to clean the Steyr after shooting. Then clean again the regular way. Or however someone wants to do it. I dont think Sportsmans Guide has any left. Oh by the way we shoot this stuff all the time. The rifles have some kick to them but its not all that bad compared to some rifles I have. But this ammo just flies. We were shooting right through a 12 inch tree. They are fun Rifles.

Parrothead · 04-07-2008, 12:23 AM

I just bought an M95 myself and found quite a few places for ammo

Just don't go buying up all the ammo before I can get some

I was actually considering hoarding this info, but I know how it is

8x56R steyr

Graf & Sons - HRN AMMO 8x56R HUNGARIAN MANN. 205gr SP 20/B 10/C

RCArms - Ammunition

RCArms - Stripper Clips & Chargers (gotta have clips to load more than 1 at a time

www.myoldrifles.com - Your Home for Quality Military and Collectable Rifles, Ammo and Accessories - click on collectible ammo to find your way to the right page

STEYR M95 8X56R Rifle : Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus.

02-19-2008, 08:07 PM	#1
sgm_rock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 2	8x56r ammo- Where can I get it? I recently bought an Austrian Steyr in 8x56r. My problem is, I can't seem to find ammo for it! I am considering reloading, also, but again, I haven't been able to find the cases or bullets. Can anyone help me out? And one last plea, once I find the ammo-or the reloading items I need- I still need to find a clip for the weapon, too.

02-27-2008, 08:01 AM	#3
sgm_rock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 2	thanks! Thanks for the feedback, I found some ammo listed in the SGN, but the vendor would only sell it with the purchase of a Steyr. I think I will go the reload route, I did find some brass for sale. Thanks again, I am looking forward to finally puting some rounds down range with this gun!

03-23-2008, 10:07 PM	#6
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 989	I don't own one, but I did see a bunch of ammo at my local Dunhamm's Sporting Goods, in Janesville, WI.. SOG was advertising that they had this ammo, but I'm not sure if it's still the case. Give them a shout.. __________________

03-23-2008, 10:15 PM	#7
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,500	I can't help you to find the ammo you're looking for but I did want to stop in and welcome you to G&G. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

02-26-2008, 11:35 PM	#2
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	Depends how much you want to spend you can get ww2 Nazi marked or brand new Hornaday (I bought Hornaday at Cabelas its called 8x56 Hungarian its not cheap but is reloadable) The surplus stuff is sold by many big gun importers (adds in Shotgun news quite often) cases can be obtained from Graf and others, Bullets too. Remember the bullets are an odd size .330 not .323 you will want some stripper clips,Old west Scronger and others have them for 2or3 bucks each. The Nazi stuff is in the clips but the ammo's corrosive.

03-22-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
FatAlbert Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of LA, People Repub. of Kal Posts: 10	This the place for information on 9x56R Collecting and Shooting the Steyr-Mannlicher m95 Carbine PS: Graf & Sons sells new reloadable brass.

03-22-2008, 12:57 PM	#5
FatAlbert Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of LA, People Repub. of Kal Posts: 10	Add to my last post. If you cast or know someone who dose, that is the way to go. Lee make the reloading dies, bullet molds and bullet sizeing dies.

04-05-2008, 03:26 PM	#9
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,296 Images: 12	I bot the Nazi stuff a few years ago when no one wanted it. It comes on stripper clips. But it is corrosive so you do have to use some hot soapy water to clean the Steyr after shooting. Then clean again the regular way. Or however someone wants to do it. I dont think Sportsmans Guide has any left. Oh by the way we shoot this stuff all the time. The rifles have some kick to them but its not all that bad compared to some rifles I have. But this ammo just flies. We were shooting right through a 12 inch tree. They are fun Rifles.

04-07-2008, 12:23 AM	#10
Parrothead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 136	I just bought an M95 myself and found quite a few places for ammo Just don't go buying up all the ammo before I can get some I was actually considering hoarding this info, but I know how it is 8x56R steyr Graf & Sons - HRN AMMO 8x56R HUNGARIAN MANN. 205gr SP 20/B 10/C RCArms - Ammunition RCArms - Stripper Clips & Chargers (gotta have clips to load more than 1 at a time www.myoldrifles.com - Your Home for Quality Military and Collectable Rifles, Ammo and Accessories - click on collectible ammo to find your way to the right page STEYR M95 8X56R Rifle : Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus.