Winchester Match Ammunition 6.8 Western 170 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail
6.8 western ammo. In 2021 Winchester and Browning introduced the 6.8 Western as a long-range hunting cartridge. To address demand in the burgeoning specialty of long-distance hunting, the legendary brands created the.277-caliber rifle round. The 6.8 Western cartridge combines a magnum case and a bullet with a high BC. 6.8 Western ammunition is likewise tuned for a 165- to 175-grain bullet, making it excellent for any big-game hunts.
6.8 Western ammo has greater energy than 6.5 Creedmoor and less recoil than 300 Win Mag when compared to other popular cartridges. Western ammunition has a muzzle velocity of 2,910 feet per second and 3,196 foot-pounds of energy when using a 170-grain bullet. The bullet still has a high velocity of 2,215 fps and 1,852 ft-lbs of energy at 500 yards.
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| Cartridge |
6.8 Western
|
|---|---|
| Grain Weight |
170 Grains
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| Quantity |
20 Round
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| Muzzle Velocity |
2910 Feet Per Second
|
| Muzzle Energy |
3196 Foot Pounds
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| Bullet Style |
Jacketed Hollow Point
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| Bullet Brand And Model |
Sierra MatchKing
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| Lead Free |
No
|
| Primer |
Boxer
|
| Corrosive |
No
|
| Reloadable |
Yes
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| Velocity Rating |
Supersonic
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| Country of Origin |
United States of America
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