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Winchester's Ballistic Silvertip (SBST68W) is a 6.8 Western hunting load built around a 170-grain rapid controlled expansion polymer tip bullet, designed to deliver deep penetration and controlled expansion on big game at extended distances. This 6.8 Western big game hunting ammunition is a proven platform for deer, antelope, and black bear hunters who demand consistent terminal performance from the field.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: SBST68W
- UPC: 020892230279
- Caliber: 6.8 Western
- Bullet weight: 170 grain
- Bullet type: Rapid controlled expansion polymer tip with Lubalox black coating
- Muzzle velocity: 2,920 fps
- Muzzle energy: 3,218 ft-lbs
- G7 ballistic coefficient: 0.284
- Case type: Nickel-plated brass, Boxer-primed, reloadable
- Rounds per box: 20
- Rounds per case: 200
Special Features
- The polymer tip initiates rapid, consistent expansion on impact, while the contoured jacket peels back in a controlled pattern that retains the lead core and maximizes energy transfer into the target.
- An alloyed lead core paired with a thick copper base retains bullet weight as it drives through bone and tissue, giving hunters the penetration depth needed on heavier big game animals.
- The boattail design combined with the 0.284 G7 ballistic coefficient keeps the bullet on a flatter arc at distance, with Winchester-published drop figures of 6.7 inches at 300 yards, 19.3 inches at 400 yards, and 38.5 inches at 500 yards when zeroed at 200 yards.
- Lubalox black coating on the bullet surface reduces copper fouling inside the barrel, extending the interval between cleanings during extended range or field sessions.
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist tarnish and feed smoothly through the action, and the Boxer primer makes the brass fully reloadable for hunters who work up custom loads.
Practical Benefits
- Hunters carrying a 6.8 Western rifle into open country where shots extend past 300 yards will find the flat trajectory and high ballistic coefficient of the SBST68W keeps point-of-aim reliable without holding over at typical field distances.
- The controlled expansion design performs consistently on whitetail deer, mule deer, antelope, and black bear, making this a single load that covers a full season across multiple species.
- Reloaders get clean, nickel-plated brass that processes well through standard sizing dies and accepts new primers without difficulty, adding long-term value per box.
- The 20-round box format gives you enough rounds to confirm your zero, practice field positions, and still head into the field with rounds to spare.
- Your 6.8 Western rifle delivers its full capability when paired with a load engineered specifically for the cartridge, and the Winchester Ballistic Silvertip SBST68W gives you the terminal performance and long-range precision that caliber was built to provide.
The Winchester Ballistic Silvertip (SBST68W) in 6.8 Western with a 170-grain polymer tip bullet is a dependable option for big game hunters who need a capable, accurate load that performs confidently from close range out to the distances the 6.8 Western cartridge was designed to reach.
| MANUFACTURER | WINCHESTER |
| CALIBER | 6.8 WESTERN |