Who owns a 6.8?

[Jon G23]

I'd love to hear what you have for a 6.8 and see pics too!

I am thinking of going for a 10.5 or 12.5 in 6.8!

I have heard 1:10 or 1:11 twist rates.... which is best?

Where are the best sources for decent priced ammo (until I get back into reloading at least!)?

Do you use PRI mags or c-products and how reliable have they been?

I haven't been able to find many posts here on the 6.8. If you have some saved in your favorites, could you post them please!!??

Thanks guys!

Jon

[paulosantos]

I have a 16.1" 6.8 SPC Barrel with a 1:11" twist from Denny's Guns and it shots great. I am actually going out tomorrow to test out the 4 different Hornady rounds. I can shoot around 1MOA with the Hornady 110 Gr. TAP (V-Max). It appears the 1:11" twist is the best twist available for the 110 and 115 Gr. ammo. I have mine set up more for precision:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f376/paulosantos/100_1281.jpg

As far as ammo, SSA makes some good ammo and if you are LEO or have an LEO friend, you can get the Hornady 6.8 TAP in either V-max or BTHP for $145 per 200 rounds, which includes shipping.

[Zak Smith]

http://demigodllc.com/~zak/DigiCam/TG-2005/smaller/A100_1566_img_g_c.jpg (http://demigodllc.com/~zak/DigiCam/TG-2005/?small=A100_1566_img_g_c.jpg) [ link to LARGER image ] (http://demigodllc.com/~zak/DigiCam/TG-2005/?small=A100_1566_img_g_c.jpg)

http://demigodllc.com/~zak/DigiCam/6.8SPC-sgn/smaller/B100_0230_img.jpg (http://demigodllc.com/~zak/DigiCam/6.8SPC-sgn/?small=B100_0230_img.jpg) [ link to LARGER image ] (http://demigodllc.com/~zak/DigiCam/6.8SPC-sgn/?small=B100_0230_img.jpg)

[ISAIAH53]

You obviously didn't get Zumbo's message that those evil black rifles have no place in hunting.:D

[Stephen_H]

I have an LWRC 10.5" SRT and a Noveske barreled Stag 16". I also have a AAC M4-2000 in 6.8mm that I'm just waiting on the ATF to get my stamp back to me.

LWRC SRT
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/stephen_101st/Gear/Bushmasterreborn-2.jpg

Noveske 16"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/stephen_101st/Gear/Noveske68mm.jpg

[Jon G23]

I have an LWRC 10.5" SRT and a Noveske barreled Stag 16". I also have a AAC M4-2000 in 6.8mm that I'm just waiting on the ATF to get my stamp back to me.

LWRC SRT
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/stephen_101st/Gear/Bushmasterreborn-2.jpg

That shorty is SWEET! How does it work? Any problems? What twist is it?

Thanks!

[Stephen_H]

That shorty is SWEET! How does it work? Any problems? What twist is it?

Thanks!

It runs great. No issues.

It has an ERShaw barrel and I assume it is a 1:9.5, 6 groove barrel. As soon as someone comes out with a 1:10-11, 4 groove, chrome-lined, carbine length, 4150 chromemoly barrel I plan on switching out. It should let me shoot the SSA combat loads without worry of pressure issues. I have been told by LWRC and SSA that my gun would probably handle it as is because of the short barrel length, but I don't want to risk a pressure related failure in a NFA gun.

Stephen

[Jon G23]

I think I want a 6.8!! What is the lowest priced ammo a guy can get and where??

I am getting set to complete my SBR and I think the 6.8 might be a real cool caliber to go with.

[TimP]

I've taken 2 deer so far with my 6.8. it works like a champ. I have a 16.1 recon brl, from Noveske. Its a 1/10 twist and it will shoot MOA easy. Grant @ G&R built it for me.

[shark31]

Old Noveske 10.5" 6.8

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/shark3-1/sbr3.jpg

New 11.5" MRP 6.8

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/shark3-1/mrp001.jpg

Stephen, you'll love the new can.:D

[Jon G23]

Good stuff guys!!

So what magazines are you all using and what ammo? It looks like magazines will be a lot more expensive, but...

[shark31]

Good stuff guys!!

So what magazines are you all using and what ammo? It looks like magazines will be a lot more expensive, but...

PRI and C-Products. PRI will be good to go out of the box.

Cproducts may be just fine, just make sure you do a functions check on the mag. If it doesn't work, call Larry and he will get you some that do work. Simple and $25 less than the PRI.


For factory ammo, use SSA and Hornady.

For reloading, you can't beat the SSA brass.

[TimP]

I use SSA brass to reload ammo, and Barrett mags. They are the best mags I have found.

[l2e]

I have one of Denny's 12.5" WOA SS barrels and it shoots very tight groups out to 100 yards. It can probably shoot better, but I am not the best shot. Also, I prefer the CP mags over the PRI mags for two reasons. One, I don't like shiny mags and two, the CP mags drop free whereas the PRI's don't. My CP mags functioned 100% out of the box as did the PRI's.

[Stephen_H]

Stephen, you'll love the new can.:D

I'm excited! It's my first suppressor.

I have been using CProducts 6.8mm mags for almost a year now and they have been 100% reliable. I sold off all my PRI mags for the reasons that 'l2e' mentioned.

Stephen

[Jon G23]

Good info guys! Keep it up!

Thanks!

[FlyingHunter]

Big fan of the 6.8spc. I use a PRI upper on a Colt lower. I've had 100% functioning. I have both PRI and CP mags and prefer CP. Both have fed reliably with no ftf. I use SSA and Hornady ammo. Heck...these days it cost less than comparable .243 or .308 factory ammo. Midway USA generally has a good selection/price for 6.8 ammo.

Sorry, Zumbo...I took 6 deer in 6 shots with the 6.8spc this past season.
Next season could be worse for the deer as my 12 y/o son has claimed rights to hunt with the 6.8

I'd post a picture but don't know how. Good luck.

[Jon G23]

I'm really thinking the 6.8 could work for Antelope too... but I think the range would need to be 200 or less probably. I use a 25-06 normally and shoot them at 3-400 yards... so... maybe I should stick to that. We'll see.

[shark31]

I used my 10.5" 6.8 for deer eradication on my friend's tree nursury (we have a permit from the DNR). It dropped deer out to 225 yds, and it still fragmented.

With a 16" I would feel comfortable shooting antelopes much further.

[Erick Gelhaus]

Geez, ;) my 16" Stag 6.8 seems so lame by comparision that I'm almost afraid to even mention it.

[Jon G23]

I used my 10.5" 6.8 for deer eradication on my friend's tree nursury (we have a permit from the DNR). It dropped deer out to 225 yds, and it still fragmented.

With a 16" I would feel comfortable shooting antelopes much further.

Thanks for the info! what ammo did you use for the Deer? Also.. what optics or was it open sights?

[shark31]

Thanks for the info! what ammo did you use for the Deer? Also.. what optics or was it open sights?

ACOG/Aimpoint or IWAL2/PVS-7 for Optics.

Hornady V-max or SSA Matchkings.