Cartridge comparison
8x57mm PCC vs 8x60mmR Kropatschek
8x57mm PCC and 8x60mmR Kropatschek are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8x57mm PCC | 8x60mmR Kropatschek | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2009 | 1886 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3228″ | 0.318″ |
| Case length | 2.2441″ | 2.3618″ |
| Max pressure | 63,817 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 25.2–27.7 ft·lb | 12–28.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 250 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not 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.
