About this caliber
6.8 Western
6.8 Western is a modern centerfire magnum-class hunting cartridge (introduced 2021) firing heavy, high-ballistic-coefficient .277 bullets for big game and long-range use. It is unrelated to the older, much smaller 6.8 SPC.
Commonly used for
6.8 Western, developed by Winchester and Browning, uses long, heavy .277-caliber bullets for strong downrange performance on medium and large game and for long-range shooting, with recoil moderate for its class. It should not be confused with the unrelated and much smaller 6.8 SPC. As a newer cartridge, ammunition is available but in a limited selection and generally at higher cost. It suits hunters and long-range shooters wanting modern heavy-for-caliber .277 ballistics who can accept a narrower ammunition supply.
General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.
Firearms chambered in 6.8 Western · 1
Ammunition in 6.8 Western · 7
| Load | Type | Purpose | Grain | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Ammo Max Point | — | Hunting | 170 gr | 2870 fps | 3109 ft·lb |
| Browning Ammo Silver | SP | Hunting | 170 gr | 2920 fps | 3218 ft·lb |
| Browning Ammo Long Range Pro | SP | Hunting | 175 gr | 2835 fps | 3123 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Copper Impact | SP | Hunting | 162 gr | 2875 fps | 2973 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Expedition Big Game | SP | Hunting | 165 gr | 2970 fps | 3226 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Ballistic Silvertip | SP | Hunting | 170 gr | 2920 fps | 3218 ft·lb |
| Winchester Ammo Power-Point | SP | Hunting | 170 gr | 2920 fps | 3218 ft·lb |
Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.