I found a hell of a deal on some 6.5x68 ammo at the local, it's RWS stuff (or Hirtenberger????) and anyway it's $20 a box.

How close is it to the 405 WCF is basal diameter or the 9.3x74R?

Was thinking it would make a kick ass flat shooting singleshot.

Kick ass would be right.

Its dimensionally its the same as the.264WM but without the belted case. Hope that helps.

You should find all you need to know on here.

http://www.stevespages.com/page8d.htm

Hope that helps.

Whoops looking for information on the 6.5x68R, I know what the other one is about.

Damn Teutonic R's, always in the way!

PM sent.

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Originally posted by D99:
Whoops looking for information on the 6.5x68R, I know what the other one is about.

Damn Teutonic R's, always in the way!

6.5x68mm RWS

Notes: This round was developed by RWS of Germany in 1939. It was originally chambered in Mauser-type rifles, but later was chambered in Mannlicher-Schoenauer-type rifles. It was also chambered in Vom Hofe rifles, as well as a few American-made rifles. It is a powerful round, close in performance to many magnum loads, but the bullet is light and this limits striking power. The speed of the round is such that it is capable of downing an animal as large as a grizzly bear if shot placement is right, but for the most part, it is best used as a long-range varmint round. Until recently, it was listed for sale in Hirtenberger and RWS catalogs.

Other Names: 6.5x68Rmm RWS, 6.5x68mm Schuler, 6.5mm Vom Hofe Express

Nominal Size: 6.5x68mm

Actual Size: 6.71x67.56mm

Case Type: Necked

Weight: 29.88 kg per case of 1000; Price: $480 per case

Magazines:
Per round: 0.024 kg 3-round box: 0.16 kg 4-round box: 0.2 kg 5-round box: 0.23 kg

http://www.pmulcahy.com/ammuni...mall_arms_rounds.htm

Hello D99
The info that you are looking for is on CIP rimmed
dimentional stds, pags: 16(6.5x68R), 48 (9.3x74R) and 100 (405 Win).
If you need the drawings, just give me your e-mail and I will send it to you.
Regards

D99
Well here is another source:
6.5x68R

9.3x74R

405 Win.

Regards