Cartridge comparison
6.5x68mm vs 6.5x68mmR
6.5x68mm and 6.5x68mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5x68mm | 6.5x68mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1939 | 1939 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2638″ | 0.2638″ |
| Case length | 2.6575″ | 2.6575″ |
| Max pressure | 63,817 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | 18.5–20.9 ft·lb | 19.3–21.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 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.
