Lindcott Armory Compare / 8mm Remington Magnum vs 8x68mm S
Cartridge comparison
8mm Remington Magnum vs 8x68mm S
8x68mm S is faster (3,150 vs 3,110 fps); 8mm Remington Magnum carries more energy (4,712 vs 4,200 ft·lb); 8x68mm S recoils less.
8mm Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
8x68mm S →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 8mm Remington Magnum | 8x68mm S | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1978 | 1939 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.323″ | 0.323″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | 2.677″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,110 fps | 2,900–3,150 fps |
| Energy | 3,220–4,712 ft·lb | 3,700–4,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 14–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is 8mm Remington Magnum faster than 8x68mm S?
- 8x68mm S is faster — up to 3,150 fps versus 3,110 fps.
- Does 8mm Remington Magnum hit harder than 8x68mm S?
- 8mm Remington Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,712 vs 4,200 ft·lb).