Cartridge
6.8 Western
0.277" · 6.8 Western · centerfire
8 factory loads from 3 manufacturers, on 8 projectiles.
Factory loads
8
Bullet weight
155–175gr
Muzzle velocity
2835–2970 fps
Muzzle energy
2973–3231 ft·lb
Bullet Drop (inches)
One load from each of the 5 most-loaded bullet weights, plotted from the bore line to 1000 yards in ICAO sea-level air — measured from the muzzle rather than from a sighted-in rifle, so these curves compare the loads against each other and are not holdover figures. Compare these at your own conditions →
Weights are the ones with the most factory loads; within each, the load visitors compare most often. See every load →
Bullet weights loaded
- 155gr1
- 162gr1
- 165gr1
- 170gr4
- 175gr1
5 bullet weights across 8 factory loads.
Factory loads
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Barnes
Reserve
6.8 Western · 155gr · LRX
Browning
Long Range Pro Hunter
6.8 Western · 175gr · Tipped GameKing
Browning
Max Point
6.8 Western · 170gr · Polymer Tip
Browning
Silver Series
6.8 Western · 170gr · Plated Soft Point
Winchester
Ballistic Silvertip
6.8 Western · 170gr · Rapid Controlled Expansion Polymer Tip
Winchester
Copper Impact
6.8 Western · 162gr · Copper Extreme Point
Winchester
Expedition Big Game
6.8 Western · 165gr · AccuBond Long Range
Winchester
Power-Point
6.8 Western · 170gr · Power-Point