Cartridge comparison
6.8 Western vs 7mm PRC
6.8 Western and 7mm PRC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.8 Western | 7mm PRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.277″ | 0.2843″ |
| Case length | 2.0201″ | 2.2799″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 17–24 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 700 yd | 1000 yd |
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.