8x68s velocity

[Phil Giordano]

Agreed with this! I also run 200gr RWS Evo in mine with Norma 204 at a conservative but deadly accurate 2880 fps.

Happy hunting with your rifle, 8x68S is also my favourite allrounder and I am sure you won't be disappointed!

Yes indeed, truly the "one and only" needed for 99%, and probably 100% for the American Continent!

 

[BC Tal]

how many do you need?

I have 100 brass and factory loaded now so I’m good, thanks. But I am looking forward to trying the North Forks soon.

 

[mauser98]

I got my BRNO set up, got the RWS 224gr shooting one inch at 100 yards. I'll be taking it out with me for spring bear, so if I come across a good bear I'll be sure to share.

 

[Phil Giordano]

I got my BRNO set up, got the RWS 224gr shooting one inch at 100 yards. I'll be taking it out with me for spring bear, so if I come across a good bear I'll be sure to share.

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Great rifle...

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

8x68S is a hammer! In the room with the 8mm Rem Mag. Great cool round, downside for a reloader is simply locating brass is all.

If people can’t find factory ammo or brass, and you have access to a lathe, you can make serviceable brass from 300 win mag, turn off the belt, enlarge the extractor groove and pass through a FLS die, trim and fire form, I was doing it for brass that I didn’t care if I lost it
Gumpy

 

[Novice Huntress]

My husband and I have a Heym SR21 in 8x68s, a great pairing his favourite Africa rifle. He has used RWS Evo 201g and 224g Ks, though they both shoot slower in his 600mm barrel, 2810 and 2710 respectively than RWS brochure. He does also use hand loads 170g RN and SST at 2730 just to have a milder load. We do also use Peregrine 180g VLR-4 that hasn't been measured.
The 8x68s is a great cartridge on African game, the Evo has pretty well replaced the 224g ks, plus they do a 160g Barnes loading as well, can't remember if they also do Speed Tip Pro. I think they did a slightly down loaded 180 g Ks.