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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | 8 x 64 |
Standard / Datasheet: | C.I.P. |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.318" | 8.08mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 2.520" | 64.01mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.444" | 87.48mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 58740 psi | 4050 bar |
Case Capacity: | 69.5 Grains of Water | 4.51 cm3 |
CID: | CID_1188 |
Last updated: | 3/12/2025 |
- The 8 x 64 caliber rifle cartridge is one of the most powerful rounds available on the market today. It was originally designed by Mauser and is still used by many hunters around the world. This round offers shooters a wide range of bullet weights, from 160 to 250 grains, making it an excellent choice for target shooting, hunting, predator calling, and even self-defense.The 8 x 64 caliber also offers some advantages over its competitors such as improved accuracy due to its small case size as well as good velocity at longer distances. Furthermore, this round has excellent energy retention past 1,000 yards and reduced recoil when compared with other cartridges making it an ideal choice for long-range shooting or taking down large game animals at longer distances without sacrificing accuracy.
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