Lindcott Armory Rifle · CIP
6.5x68mm
High-velocity German 6.5mm cartridge developed by RWS for long-range hunting.
- Caliber
- 0.2638″ · 6.7 mm
- Introduced
- 1939
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 8x68mm S
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1939
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- RWS
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Uncommon
- Primer
- Boxer Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 63,817 psi
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
Ballistics
- Parent case
- 8x68mm S
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 6.70 | 0.264 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.60 | 0.299 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 12.18 | 0.480 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 14.7° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 13.30 | 0.524 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.00 | 0.512 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 | 0.055 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.00 | 0.276 | ≈ |
| Case length | 67.50 | 2.657 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 86.50 | 3.406 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 6.5x68mm is highlighted below.
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Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed by RWS in 1939, the 6.5x68mm is one of the most powerful 6.5mm cartridges ever produced commercially. Based on a large case derived from the 8x68S, it achieves velocities near modern 6.5 PRC despite predating that cartridge by 80 years. It remains CIP-standardized and is produced by RWS and Sellier & Bellot for Central European hunters.
FAQs
- What bullet diameter is 6.5x68mm?
- 6.5x68mm uses a 0.2638″ (6.7 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6.5x68mm still in production?
- 6.5x68mm is active; typical availability is uncommon.
- What is 6.5x68mm based on?
- 6.5x68mm is derived from the 8x68mm S case.
Sources & provenance
- StandardC.I.P. (Commission Internationale Permanente) — C.I.P. TDCC Tab I — 6,5 x 68 datasheet (page 30) · bullet ⌀, velocityarchived
- ManufacturerRWS (RUAG Ammotec) — RWS 6,5x68 KS 8,2g product page · grain weights, velocityarchived
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →