Lindcott Armory Compare / .27 Nosler vs 6.8 Western
Cartridge comparison
.27 Nosler vs 6.8 Western
.27 Nosler is faster (3,300 vs 2,970 fps); .27 Nosler carries more energy (3,984 vs 3,231 ft·lb); 6.8 Western recoils less.
.27 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.8 Western →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .27 Nosler | 6.8 Western | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 2.59″ | 2.02″ |
| Velocity | 3,100–3,300 fps | 2,700–2,970 fps |
| Energy | 3,200–3,984 ft·lb | 2,622–3,231 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .27 Nosler faster than 6.8 Western?
- .27 Nosler is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 2,970 fps.
- Does .27 Nosler hit harder than 6.8 Western?
- .27 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (3,984 vs 3,231 ft·lb).