Cartridge comparison
8x60mmR Kropatschek vs 8x68mm S
8x60mmR Kropatschek and 8x68mm S are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8x60mmR Kropatschek | 8x68mm S | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1886 | 1939 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.318″ | 0.3236″ |
| Case length | 2.3618″ | 2.6575″ |
| Max pressure | 49,313 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 12–28.9 ft·lb | 31.2–39.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not 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.
