The chart below is computed using the Long Range Science ballistic calculator for some common 6.8 Western factory loads. These are for comparison with preset environmental data. Select a load to see its drop and wind table.

6.8 Western Drop Chart

Drop and wind are come-up corrections (dial/hold up). Wind is a 10 mph full-value crosswind via lag-time approximation. Values assume a 100 yd zero and standard atmosphere.

These numbers are a factory-load reference, not verified DOPE. Differences in your actual muzzle velocity, barrel length, and local air density shift the solution. Confirm your true velocity with a chronograph and validate on target before trusting any chart downrange.

Key Takeaways

• Supersonic to ~1,468 yards: With the Browning 175 gr Long Range Pro, enters the transonic zone there in standard atmosphere.
• Holds 1,000+ ft·lb to ~968 yards: With the Browning 175 gr Long Range Pro, a common energy threshold for larger game.
• ~2.6 MIL / 8.9 MOA at 500 yards, ~7.9 MIL / 27.3 MOA at 1,000.
• ~1.8 MIL of wind at 1,000 yards in a 10 mph full-value crosswind. Wind is your dominant error source at distance.
• The Hornady 176 gr ELD-X keeps the most energy at 1,000 yards: At 2,825 fps with a .680 G1 BC it retains about 1,645 fps and 1,058 ft·lb, with about 1.6 MIL of wind and 7.7 MIL of drop.
• The Winchester 165 gr AccuBond Long Range is the fastest load here: At 2,970 fps it drops about 7.2 MIL at 1,000 yards, the least of the five.
• The Winchester 170 gr Ballistic Silvertip gives up the most to wind: Its lower .550 G1 BC leaves it at about 1,488 fps and 2.1 MIL of wind at 1,000 yards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 6.8 Western drop at 1,000 yards?

With the Browning 175 gr Long Range Pro at 2,835 fps and a 100-yard zero, roughly 7.9 MIL (27.3 MOA), about 286 inches, under standard conditions. The Winchester 165 gr AccuBond Long Range at 2,970 fps drops about 7.2 MIL (24.7 MOA), and the Hornady 176 gr ELD-X at 2,825 fps about 7.7 MIL (26.5 MOA). True any of them to your own rifle before relying on it at distance.

Is the 6.8 Western supersonic at 1,000 yards?

With the Browning 175 gr Long Range Pro it retains about 1569 fps at 1,000 yards and stays supersonic to roughly 1,468 yards. Colder, higher-altitude air extends that range further; hot low-elevation air shortens it.

Should I use G1 or G7 BC for the 6.8 Western?

Use G7 when you have it, since the G7 standard projectile matches modern boat-tail bullets and the drag curve tracks reality better across the trajectory. Hornady and Winchester publish G1 BCs for their 6.8 Western loads, so those loads are shown with G1. The chart label shows which model each load uses.

What zero does this 6.8 Western chart assume?

A 100-yard zero with 1.8 inches of sight height. A different zero shifts the whole table. Enter your own zero in the Ballistics Calculator to regenerate it for your setup.

You Might Also Need

• Ballistics Calculator: run any load with your own velocity, zero, and conditions.
• Bullet Stability Calculator: confirm your 1:8 twist stabilizes these bullets in your air.
• MOA ↔ MIL Converter: switch any correction above between units.
• Ranging Calculator: range your target before you dial.