8mm LEBEL

The 8mm Lebel (aka 8x50mmR Lebel) was the very first smokeless propellant rifle cartridge ever made (by France, no less). If you own a Lebel Model 1886 rifle, then a cartridge with a 231 grain bullet and 2,300 fps muzzle velocity will give you ballistic performance comparable to that of France’s Balle N spec ammo. If you own a Model 1892 “Lebel” revolver, take care to avoid the mistake of purchasing 8mm Lebel ammo for it.