The 8×68mm S has a good long range accuracy reputation i.e. it is not hard to develop or find loads that will shoot 1 MoA or better out of decent standard mass-produced rifles. Factory 8×68mm S rifles often have a 650 mm or 26 in barrel with a 280 mm (1 in 11 in) twist rate, which works well in daily life. This twist rate was chosen since the ...

The 8x68 S is the parent case design for the .375 Holderlin and as a wildcat has been necked down to both .30 caliber and 7mm. These wildcats are occasionally found in the U.S but are most popular in Europe and South Africa.

Looking for an absolute hammer of a rifle cartridge with a long and storied history that still delivers good performance afield? Here’s what you need to know about the 8x68mm S cartridge. You can hear and catch occasional glimpses of a massive bull elk moving behind a screen of trees bugling, raking, and chasing cows and lesser contenders.

Es el mejor representante de los cartuchos de 8 mm. y supera a todos los anteriores (8x60 y 8x64) en prestaciones. Se cree que fue desarrollado en el año 1938 por el alemán Von Hoffe, creador de cartuchos de alta potencia, y producido en serie en el año 1940 por RWS, habiendo varios fabricantes de rifles para él, como Mauser (Alemania) y ...

In general, the performance of the 8x68S is close to what you would get if you necked a .338 Win. Mag. case down to accept standard 8mm (.323 inch) bullets. Note: A full length article about the 8x68S can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. Chuck Hawks shares information about reloading and the 8x68S.

2015年12月9日 · In fact the 6.5×68 and the 8x68S are not the same as any other calibre but have unique dimensions. About the only thing that comes close to any other calibre is the rim size, which at .511″ is almost the same as the .44 Remington Magnum’s .514″. So you can use the same shell holder in your reloading press for both.

2022年3月9日 · The 8x68S was designed for the Mauser 98 bolt action rifle. By maintaining the same .323-inch bullet, adapting the new cartridge to the standard system was made easier. Because the 8x68 shoots heavier bullets flatter and farther than the 8x57mm, we can consider it a kind of magnum 8mm.

Technical specifications of caliber8 x 68 S, popular powders, suitable bullets, and comprehensive load data for this caliber.

2011年2月13日 · The factory loaded 8x68 runs at 6000 less psi than 325 WSM, so in a modern action like the Steyr, when stroked to the same psi, will surpass the 325 WSM. Remember that early 8x68s could have been built on an old soft GEW action, hence the moderate pressure.

2023年11月18日 · What are the similarities and differences between 8×68mm S and 8mm Remington Magnum? Does the 8×68mm S cartridge? have a higher muzzle velocity than the 8mm Remington Magnum cartridge? Let’s find out: In general, rifles use larger ammunition than handguns. Handguns need to be compact and portable for people to carry and conceal.