6.8 Western

6.8 Western
TypeRifle
Place of origin United States
Specifications
Case typeReduced flange, bottle-shaped
Bullet diameter.277 in (7.0 mm)
Neck diameter.314 in (8.0 mm)
Shoulder diameter.539 in (13.7 mm)
Base diameter.555 in (14.1 mm)
Rim diameter.535 in (13.6 mm)
Case length2.020 in (51.3 mm)
Overall length2.755–2.955 in (70.0–75.1 mm)
Rifling twist1:8
Maximum pressure65,000 psi (450 MPa)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
165 gr (11 g) Accubond LR 2,970 ft/s (910 m/s) 3,226 ft⋅lbf (4,374 J)
170 gr (11 g) Ballistic Silvertrip 2,920 ft/s (890 m/s) 3,218 ft⋅lbf (4,363 J)
170 gr (11 g) Match BTHP 2,910 ft/s (890 m/s) 3,196 ft⋅lbf (4,333 J)
175 gr (11 g) Sierra Tipped GameKing 2,835 ft/s (864 m/s) 3,123 ft⋅lbf (4,234 J)
Test barrel length: 24"
Source(s): All4shooters

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.

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