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6.8 Western
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | 6.8 Western |
Standard / Datasheet: | SAAMI |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.278" | 7.06mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle |
Max. Case Length: | 2.020" | 51.31mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.955" | 75.06mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 64977 psi | 4480 bar |
Case Capacity: | 74.0 Grains of Water | 4.80 cm3 |
CID: | CID_997 |
Last updated: | 2/20/2025 |
- The 6.8 Western is a centerfire rifle cartridge designed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company and Browning Arms Company. Introduced to the market in 2021 as a big game hunting cartridge that may be also used for long range target shooting.
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
6.8 Western load data available with the following bullets:
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