8 x 68 S

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Caliber Description

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Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Rifle Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

124 - 230 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

86 Grains of Water / 64.7 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

2881 fps / 3204 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

2.657'' / 3.425''

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