8 x 72 R

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Caliber Description

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Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Rifle Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

122 - 228 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

64 Grains of Water / 47.4 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

2448 fps / 2244 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

2.835'' / 3.858''

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