New SAAMI cartridge: 6.8 Westerner
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New SAAMI cartridge: 6.8 Westerner
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.
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.
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Wow that's cooking. Not sure who is going to be making the 175 gr bullet but Berger's 170 gr bullet has a BC (G1) of .662!
This cartridge should give the 6.5 CM crowd something to worry about! Probably going to use a pretty stout charge of powder. I can't wait to see the reviews.
This cartridge should give the 6.5 CM crowd something to worry about! Probably going to use a pretty stout charge of powder. I can't wait to see the reviews.
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