6.8 Western

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Caliber Description

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Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

SAAMI / Rifle Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

95 - 176 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

74 Grains of Water / 57.6 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

2976 fps / 2642 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

2.02'' / 2.955''

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6.8 Western

6.8 mm Rem. SPC

7 x 44 Penna