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8 x 60
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | 8 x 60 |
Standard / Datasheet: | C.I.P. |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.318" | 8.08mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 2.362" | 59.99mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.291" | 83.59mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 58740 psi | 4050 bar |
Case Capacity: | 67.0 Grains of Water | 4.35 cm3 |
CID: | CID_1181 |
Last updated: | 3/12/2025 |
- The 8x60 is a rimless bottlenecked centerfire cartridge of German origin, dating back to the interbellum period between World War I and World War II. It was created as a result of German civilians not being allowed to own 8x57mm military rifles after WWI. The original load of the 8x60 is given as a 196-grain bullet at 2,443 fps yielding some 2,600 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) of muzzle energy.It has seen use in many different firearms such as the Mauser sporter and other hunting rifles. It can also be used for target shooting and other recreational activities.
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