Wilson Combat 6.8 review

[ccoker]

I have been hunting with a 6.8 for the last few years and have grown to really like the round and the AR platform.
I have killed quite a few hogs and whitetails with it and have yet to not have something either drop on the spot or drop with in sight.
Everything I have killed with the round has been with handloads using Barnes bullets. Either the 110g TTSX and this year the 85g TSX.

In December of 2009 I received an 18" barreled Recon from Wilson Combat.
Most parts are manufactured in house.

Specs:

Match grade 1 in 11 twist, SPC II chambered stainless barrel 18"
Accu Riser scope mount with Trijicon 3-9 Accupoint with miidot reticle and illuminated green center dot (I LOVE these scopes!)
Quad rail forearm
Tactical Trigger Unit (the best single stage AR trigger on the market as far as I am concerned)
Backup Flip up sights
Accutec 6.8 flash suppressor
Np3 coated bolt carrier (slicker than a used car salesman)
Enhanced 6.8 bolt
Complete with their Tuff Coat finish

Finishing it off are Magpul parts
the Miad grip and CTR stock

The gun is a work of art, there's zero play between upper and lower receiver.
The machining and attention to detail are just like their 1911s, you just can't get any better.
The TTU trigger has ZERO creep, ZERO overtravel and an instant reset. It breaks clean and is ever bit as nice as my Jewell trigger in my LTR 308
The scope mount can be removed and it does return to zero.
At first I didn't care for the looks of the knob but it works with gloves and there are no tiny levers to try to get at or to fine tune tension.
It just works.

The gun shoots great and everyone that has checked it out has commented on how clean and well put together it is.
And of course everyone drools over the trigger.. the most common response is "wow"

if you are in the market for a lifelong hunting partner, I sincerely do not think you could do any better.
Wilson Combat has earned a reputation for having the best customer service in the industry.
Bill Wilson is an avid hunter, his products are field tested, ran hard and he is a perfectionist.

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For more info:
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[Redhat]

SWEET!!!

I have never seen a scope mount with that type nut?

Where'd you get the buck?

[ccoker]

this is the scope mount

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/r_ARMOUNT.asp

buck was shot about 2 hrs north of Austin
actually shot 3 does the same day

buck was a little over 250 with a 85g Barnes

[Redhat]

I thought it was TX!

I have a 1" Lo-mount for my 16" carbine. It has a Bushnell Elite 3200, 10X with Mildot reticle sitting in it. A decent scope for target practice, especially for the $200 it cost me.

[Bob RI]

Thanks for the report and congrats on a sweet 6.8! That looks like a rock solid gun. I've read Bill Wilson has spent lots of time in the field hunting with these guns and it's nice to see the continued proliferation of the 6.8

[ccoker]

he does and I have gone hunting with him
he's the real deal

take a look at "Bill and Joyce's adventures on:
www.circlewcranch.com

[hitman1012]

These come with a 1 moa garuntee also, I think. I know some people say moa gar. are crap, but I think it says something about the rifle and the company. Looks great in the pics.

[Rob Haught]

I will be with Bill, Ken Hackathorn and other buds at Bills Circle WC Ranch next month
for a week of shooting and hunting. Im sure I will try out the 6.8 platform then. This will be my first experience with that round and Im looking forward to it. I need another excuse to get a new rifle! For anyone looking for a great getaway location you should check out the ranch there. Everything is top shelf and you will have a ball! Rob

[ccoker]

Sweet
I know he had the Barnes lab manager out over the weekend and they were testing a new 6.8 bullet.

Bill's a very down to earth, easy going guy.

[jchtrh]

Thanks for the information, the rifle looks great!

[ccoker]

just got word that the 95g TTSX performed extremely well, as expected
11 dead hogs

[Rob Haught]

just got word that the 95g TTSX performed extremely well, as expected
11 dead hogs

Outstanding! Bill knows his stuff! Just hope he left a few for me!

[ccoker]

I think he's wacked like 50 this year already

[spr1]

How is the front sight base/ gas block attached?

[Nevermiss]

This looks like a nice setup.

I'd love to bring my daughter out there with my 6.8 (and my bow-any chance of getting within 60 yards of the hogs?)

[ccoker]

How is the front sight base/ gas block attached?

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/fufs2wc.asp

[spr1]

Thanks.

[9DivDoc]

Great post! ..and a very fine weapon

It's really good to see Wilson Combat's dedication to the 6.8
and sticking with the SPC II chamber, 4 groove barrel, and 1:11 twist rate

I hope he adds at just one more variant with a 1:12 twist somewhere down
the line

I love this caliber....in the AR format and hope to see the 1:12 twist in a bolt action
one of these days.

[BSHNT2015]

Good review, I've been waiting to see what someone had to say about the Wilson 6.8 Thanks for sharing.

[meshugganator]

love that rifle! kudos on the TTU, was thinking of putting one in my stag and now im deff getting one

[ccoker]

yep, it's a great rifle and a great trigger