6.8 Caliber?

I think the 6.8 will be around for a while. I dont hunt or precision shoot. It seems like a good flat shooting round. I'm sure people with more experience than I will wring it out pretty good.
 
Today, I set the chrono up outdoors and brought the Rem 700/.270 out with my "pet" load, a 110 Sierra and 55.3 grs of IMR4350. The Sierra Manual listed it a 3200 +, I expected 3100+, and felt CERTAIN I would break 3000 easily, which was the object of the light bullet load. Did not feel I could get 3000 fps from the 22" tube with a 130 gr slug.

So I wonder just how far behind the 6.8 is behind the 270?
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I think your missing the point. Yes the 6.8 uses the same bullet as the .270 but it was made to shoot in an AR platform. This you cannot do with the .270.
 
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I think the 6.8 will be around for a while. I dont hunt or precision shoot. It seems like a good flat shooting round. I'm sure people with more experience than I will wring it out pretty good.
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Want to know about the 6.8 SPC? Go to 68 Forums. A great bunch of guys over there.

As far as ammo goes, rumor has it that Federal is introducing some Fusion/Eagle type this year. That should add more to the market.

And here are your bullet choices. :D

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To the OP, it is a fantastic round.

I opted for the 6.8 because it allows me to hunt with a AR15 platform

I considered the AR10 style, but wanted the lighter weight solution

Choosing the AR15 style allows me to change uppers and mags and have a 556 in a flash. I also have the option of getting a dedicated 22 upper as well.

I also reload which gives ultimate flexibility

My per bullet costs are

Brass .04 (15 reloads...... Some are getting 20) SSA
Bullet .15 (You have to find them on sale)
Primer .02
Powder .08 (AA2200)

.28 ish..... For an extremely accurate round..... Is a good deal

I reload for pistol rounds as well, so my cost for equipment is spread out.

Most hunters in the USA dont hunt Large bears, moose, or Elk.

If I did, I would use my 8mm.

For every other critter, 4 legged or 2 legged, the 6.8 is a great round.

It seems like some posters have an agenda using inflated costs to make a point

As last points, there are several armies considering the 6.8 (Jordan has taken
large deliveries from LWRC)

Tula has committed to bringing out a lower cost plinking round as well later in 2013

There are other ammo manufacturers considering jumping in Im told(Federal)

These actions will bring about a lower cost plinking round

The 6.8 is here to stay, its not a magic bullet, but it gives you flexibility down the road
 
I am looking very closely at building a 6.8SPC upper, something specifically used for hog/deer hunting. I reload also so i imagine I'll only buy a couple hundred factory loads and re-use the brass. I'm also a member at 68forums.com and I've seen some impressive hunt/kill photos.
 
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