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6.8 spc, is it worth it?
NOTPARS
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I have been tossing back and forth the idea of an AR in either 556 or 6.8. I don't want to open a can or worms by arguing that the 556 is or is not an effective round, but am leaning toward the 6.8. Anyway, the arguments against this round are
1. availability
2. $20 dollars a box (of 20)
However, everyone is familiar with the supply problems with 556 ammo and its price as well. It would seem that this situation would make the 6.8 a viable choice with regard to price and supply or am I off the mark? Thanks for the help. I have several months before I decide what I am getting and wanted to cover all bases.
1. availability
2. $20 dollars a box (of 20)
However, everyone is familiar with the supply problems with 556 ammo and its price as well. It would seem that this situation would make the 6.8 a viable choice with regard to price and supply or am I off the mark? Thanks for the help. I have several months before I decide what I am getting and wanted to cover all bases.
Comments
As bad as supply and price for the .223 is it is still way better than 6.8. Even though it is slow, it has more hunting potential than does the 5.56mm(.223)
Something I noted when shooting the 6.8 from an AR carbine(16" barrel) was that velocity wasn't very good. According to the owner he was zeroed at 6" high @ 100 and I had to hold at the top of the paper (22" tall) to hit just above the center {edit[:D]}@ 300. We estimated the velocity at 2100 fps. Those were factory rounds.
The reason I include this is because for those of us who like the AR for the flat shooting trajectory, you will be disappointed.
Honestly, I would look into one of the WSSM builds for performance or an AR-10 in .260 or .243. That is, if flat shooting hard hitting would be an issue for you.
JM[8D]
I would skip the 6.8 SPC and move on to one of the newer cartridges that will work with the AR platform such as the 6.5 x 47 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mmXC Tubb, 6mm/250, 6.5/250, 260 Rem., .243 Win. and the .308 Win.
These cartridges will outperform both the 5.56 and the 6.8 SPC. You will need to look at the ARs with the larger bolt to accommodate the larger rim diameter of the cartridges. Then learn to reload to maximize the performance of any of the cartridges.
There is lots of information including load data and trace data here:
www.6mmbr.com
Best.
ADDED:
NOTPARS,
No, I didn't list the 6.5 Grendel. It's based on the 6PPC case which is derived from the original .220 Russian case. The case size is smaller than those that I listed. The rim is 0.445" in diameter.
This is a list of article about a lot of the different cartridges:
http://demigodllc.com/articles.php
http://www.6mmbr.com/65grendel.html
While I think it's a fine cartridge, it doesn't meet my needs, that's all. We all have different requirements and that's what makes reading all of these things interesting.
Best.
NOTPARS,
I would skip the 6.8 SPC and move on to one of the newer cartridges that will work with the AR platform such as the 6.5 x 47 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mmXC Tubb, 6mm/250, 6.5/250, 260 Rem., .243 Win. and the .308 Win.
These cartridges will outperform both the 5.56 and the 6.8 SPC. You will need to look at the ARs with the larger bolt to accommodate the larger rim diameter of the cartridges. Then learn to reload to maximize the performance of any of the cartridges.
There is lots of information including load data and trace data here:
www.6mmbr.com
Best.
All of these require another upper receiver/barrel asm. That is talking about BUCK$! That is why I went the T/C Contender route.
JM[:)]
ADDED:
BG John,
"I have been tossing back and forth the idea of an AR..."
Because that's what he asked about.
Best.
For Sandwarrior: Thanks, that is very important information. You see, I have an AR10. The problem with that is it is so heavy, and if for reasons beyond my control I had to carry 200 rounds, it gets to be a it much. I was looking for a lighter "battle rifle" and that included the ammo. But, I hear and read so much about how the 223 is not effective. Your input will definitely make me rethink this and I appreciate it.
Stick with the 223. Effective? If one doesn't do it shoot again. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice![:0]
JM
NOTPARS,
I would skip the 6.8 SPC and move on to one of the newer cartridges that will work with the AR platform such as the 6.5 x 47 Lapua, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mmXC Tubb, 6mm/250, 6.5/250, 260 Rem., .243 Win. and the .308 Win.
These cartridges will outperform both the 5.56 and the 6.8 SPC. You will need to look at the ARs with the larger bolt to accommodate the larger rim diameter of the cartridges. Then learn to reload to maximize the performance of any of the cartridges.
There is lots of information including load data and trace data here:
www.6mmbr.com
Best.
He already has an AR-10 (308). If that isn't enough bang he will need a 50 caliber.
JM
ADDED by nononsense:
Which I didn't know until AFTER I had written my post. You can't outguess what you don't know.
Best.