Cartridge comparison
.318 Westley Richards vs 8x68mm S
.318 Westley Richards and 8x68mm S are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .318 Westley Richards | 8x68mm S | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1906 | 1939 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3299″ | 0.3236″ |
| Case length | 2.4″ | 2.6575″ |
| Max pressure | 47,863 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 21.2–32.9 ft·lb | 31.2–39.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
