Cartridge comparison
8x60mm S vs 8x72mmR
8x60mm S and 8x72mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8x60mm S | 8x72mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1928 | 1900 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3236″ | 0.3185″ |
| Case length | 2.3622″ | 2.8346″ |
| Max pressure | 58,740 psi | 40,611 psi |
| Recoil | 19.2–22 ft·lb | 14.9–16.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 300 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.
