26 January 2013, 23:17
AllenBosely10.75x68 max fps ???
Just wondering why the 10.75x68 with a 400gn bullet is maxed out
at 2200 or so fps, but the .416 Taylor with basically the same
powder capacity can get 2300-2350 fairly comfortably & some push
it up to 2400 fps.
Especially if the 10.75x68 is seated out to 3.40 capacity is even
a little more than the .416 Taylor.
I was woundering what the limiting factor in the 10.75x68 was.
Is there a reason it can't be ran at higher pressures than CIP
specs, more in line with the Taylor?
Both built on a 98 Mauser using current barrels, brass ect?
From my limited ( to say the least!) knowledge, I would think
the 10.75x68 could do 2300-2350 like the .416 Taylor so set up.
I mean yes it will exceed CIP specs.
But there must be something I'm now understanding correctly.
say if the 10.75x68 cartridge didn't exist but the case does,
I 'wildcat' the case with a 3.40 COL & 400gn bullet.
Would I not run it up to 2350 fps based on case capacity,
at pressures within normal the range of contemperary cartridges?
Cheers, Allen
27 January 2013, 04:02
ramrod340Allen,
All things equal same net capacity same barrel same bullet dia yes velocity should be the same.
Take a 416 Taylor run it in QL with a 400gr but limited to the 10.75x68 pressure of 47,800 and velocity limits drop to 4200fps.
Bullet dia can have some affect easier to get pressure in a 416 vs 423 with the same bullet weight. Different pressure curves can impact velocity potential.
I show the 68 to normally have a shorter OAL so seating out to 3.34 might require throat work. Would the brass or historical action take the pressure I have no clue. I'd not bet my life on it.
Short answer is in theory you could load the 68 to equal a Taylor with a larger string of buts. To me leave the old loaded the way they were intented. If you want 2400fps with a 400gr simply go to a newer option.
27 January 2013, 07:07
jeffeossowhen i EVER get my 10,75x68 back.. which is throated and setup for crimping on the groove of a hornady DGX 400gr bullet, I will let you know ...
i wanted mine setup for a longish throat and OAL
27 January 2013, 09:23
AllenBoselyLol Jeffesso! Ok please hurry up & get it done please!

Paul, I was thinking going to a longer COL same as if one
long throated a 7x57.
Using a M98 action to build either a 416 Taylor or 10.75x68.
Use a LW barrel in .423 and Hornaber brass.
I would 'think' it would be the same.
But what do I know?! lol
Intersting.
Cheers, Allen
27 January 2013, 09:52
ramrod340Allen,
Just a little more info. The 68 has a 3gr higher gross capacity but due to its shape even at the same OAL the 68s net capacity will be about 3 grs less than the Taylor.
So a little less net, bigger dia bullet loaded to Taylor pressures QL calculates the 68 to be about 50-75fps slower.
All that said as long as the brass can handle the pressure then I think you should build what you want.

27 January 2013, 20:00
AllenBoselyPaul thanks for the info.
I find this Intersting & fun. Looking forward to getting
more info from testing & checking it out.
Cheers, Allen
27 January 2013, 20:24
AllenBoselyJeffesso, what is your COL with the DGX 400gn crimped
in the canalure?
Cheers,Allen