Backcountry Hunting Podcast: The 6.8 Western: Cartridge Characteristics, Capabilities, & Comparisons

The 6.8 Western: Cartridge Characteristics, Capabilities, & Comparisons

Dec 3, 2021

SHOW NOTES

Intro: For all you hunters sniffing around the 6.8 Western, here's an in-depth look at the cartridge with A Man Who Knows: Browning's own Rafe Nielson.

6.8 Western cartridge discussion:

Genesis of the 6.8 Western
Significant differences from the .270 WSM
Short shots & long shots with the 6.8 Western
Hunt stories: Caribou, whitetails, and Roosevelt elk
Cartridge comparisons: 6.8 Western vs. 7mm Rem. Mag., 6.5 PRC, and .280 Ackley Improved
High-performance 6.8 Western loads in detail:
- 175-grain Long Range Pro bullet
- 165-grain AccuBond Long Range bullet
- 162-grain Copper Impact bullet
Rifles chambered in 6.8 Western
- Browning's standard-line X-Bolt versions
- Browning's Pro series X-Bolts
- Browning's base model X-Bolts
- Winchester's Model 70
- Winchester's XPR
Here to stay: Current sales and future promise of the 6.8 Western

Wrap: Is the 6.8 Western a candidate for an ultimate Western rifle for the one-gun hunter?

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