Cartridge comparison
8mm Remington Magnum vs 8x68mm S
8mm Remington Magnum and 8x68mm S are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8mm Remington Magnum | 8x68mm S | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1978 | 1939 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.323″ | 0.3236″ |
| Case length | 2.85″ | 2.6575″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 14–18 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 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.