8 x 68 S
Reloading data for 8 x 68 S cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_1192
Load data for caliber "8 x 68 S"
The 8 x 68 S cartridge was developed in the mid-2000s by Vihtavuori, a Finnish ammunition manufacturer. It was developed as an improved version of the 8x68mm R, offering increased accuracy and velocity at longer distances.The 8x68S has become increasingly popular among precision shooters due to its versatility and performance. Its case size allows it to achieve higher velocities at long distances compared to other cartridges due to its minimized bullet drop and recoil. Additionally, its superior energy retention up to 1,000 yards makes it an ideal choice for long-range target shooting and hunting applications.
The increased velocity of the 8 x 68 S also makes it a great choice for predator calling, as it enables hunters to accurately shoot predators from further away with less risk of wounding or missing their target.
You find 8 x 68 S with all common powders and bullets by clicking the 'Loads in this caliber' button above.
Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | 8 x 68 S |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type: | Rimless |
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.323 '' | 8.20 mm |
| Primer Size: | Large Rifle Magnum (LRM) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 2.66'' | 67.49 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.42'' | 87 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 63817.6 psi | 4400 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.