Rifle · Obsolete / Non-standard
8x60mmR Kropatschek
Austrian military cartridge for Kropatschek bolt-action rifles, adopted by Austria and Portugal.
- Caliber
- 0.318″ · 8.077 mm
- Introduced
- 1878
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- military
- Status
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1878
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Austria
- Inventor
- Austrian / Portuguese military
- Manufacturer
- Portuguese Military
- Standard
- Obsolete / Non-standard
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 75 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:12
- Primer
- Berdan Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 12–16 ft·lb
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 8x60mmR Kropatschek — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
mixed/other · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.08 | 0.318 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.71 | 0.343 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 12.30 | 0.484 | ~ |
| Shoulder angle | 12.7° | — | · |
| Base ⌀ | 13.79 | 0.543 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 15.70 | 0.618 | ~ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.65 | 0.065 | · |
| Neck length | 14.22 | 0.560 | ≈ |
| Case length | 59.44 | 2.340 | ~ |
| Overall length | 82.04 | 3.230 | · |
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. 8x60mmR Kropatschek is highlighted below.
Factory loads
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Firearms chambered in 8x60mmR Kropatschek
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Connected reference
History
Portugal adopted the Kropatschek bolt-action rifle in 1886, chambered for this cartridge, which was among the first countries to adopt a small-bore repeating military rifle. Used in Portuguese colonial campaigns in Africa. Replaced by the Mauser in 1904 when Portugal adopted the 6.5x58mm Portuguese cartridge.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 8x60mmR Kropatschek use?
- 8x60mmR Kropatschek typically uses a 1:12 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 8x60mmR Kropatschek?
- 8x60mmR Kropatschek uses a 0.318″ (8.077 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 8x60mmR Kropatschek still in production?
- 8x60mmR Kropatschek is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
- What is 8x60mmR Kropatschek used for?
- 8x60mmR Kropatschek is primarily used for military.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 7 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →