Long range and large game hunters can expect to have a new factory offered short action magnum cartridge option soon, as SAAMI released specs recently for the 6.8 Westerner.

Specs call for a 1:8” twist barrel, pushing a 175grain .277” bullet to 2840fps over a 65,000psi payload. 2.955” max COAL and a magnum bolt face, it looks like somebody wants their own piece of the 6.5 PRC’s pie in the long range, short action magnum hunting rifle market.