Every 6.8 Western factory load we have sourced (5 from 2 makers): G1 BC, muzzle velocity, drop at 500 and energy at 500 side by side, with a drop chart and max ethical hunting range for each.
| Load | gr | BC | MV fps / barrel | 500 yd mil | 500 yd ft·lb | Transonic yd | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Copper Impact 162 gr Copper Extreme Point | 162 | G1 0.564 | 2,875 / 24″ | 2.7 | 1,518 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Winchester Expedition Big Game 165 gr AccuBond LR | 165 | G7 0.306 | 2,970 / 24″ | 2.4 | 1,750 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Winchester 170 gr Ballistic Silvertip | 170 | G1 0.550 | 2,920 / 24″ | 2.6 | 1,578 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Browning Silver Series 170 gr Plated Soft Point | 170 | G1 0.431 | 2,920 | 2.9 | 1,269 | 850 | maker |
| Browning Long Range Pro Hunter 175 gr Sierra Tipped GameKing | 175 | G1 0.617 | 2,835 | 2.7 | 1,620 | 1,000+ | maker |
Coyote Pronghorn Whitetail deer Mule deer Wild hog Black bear Elk Moose
Standard conditions, 100 yd zero, the maker's test barrel. Open any load for the full chart, or build the rig in the app and it corrects for your barrel and your air.