Ideal Loads For 8"-10" 6.8 SPC?

[KCabbage]

Hello,

I've seen Doc's recommended load list for 12"+ barrels but how about barrels from 8"-10"? Reduced penetration(12"+) as well as barrier blind loads will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[DocGKR]

Most of our testing has been on 12-16" barrels; however, for an 8-10", 85 gr TSX, 100 gr Accubond, 110 gr Horn OTM, 115 gr Rem CLUB are all good options. You might also consider the Horn 110 gr VMAX depending on what you are doing.

[KCabbage]

Thanks for your time, Doc.

Keeping the lower velocity in mind, do any of those loads destroy more tissue than the others within the first 15"?

[ak74auto]

Most of our testing has been on 12-16" barrels; however, for an 8-10", 85 gr TSX, 100 gr Accubond, 110 gr Horn OTM, 115 gr Rem CLUB are all good options. You might also consider the Horn 110 gr VMAX depending on what you are doing.

Forgive my ignorance, but will the V-max 110 gr rd perform as a barrier blind rd?

[DocGKR]

No--but it superior to all but the best 5.56 mm loads...

[ak74auto]

No--but it superior to all but the best 5.56 mm loads...

Thanks Doc.

[KCabbage]

Most of our testing has been on 12-16" barrels; however, for an 8-10", 85 gr TSX, 100 gr Accubond, 110 gr Horn OTM, 115 gr Rem CLUB are all good options. You might also consider the Horn 110 gr VMAX depending on what you are doing.

Please forgive me for nickel and diming you here but would you prefer one of these over the others out of a 10.5"?

Thanks for your time

[Asmodeus097]

What about SSA 95gr BARNES TTSX TACTICAL LOAD? I'm looking at getting either an LWRC PSD (8") or LWRC UCIW (7") in 6.8.

http://www.ssarmory.com/6.8_spc_ammo..._Tactical.aspx

[KCabbage]

What about SSA 95gr BARNES TTSX TACTICAL LOAD? I'm looking at getting either an LWRC PSD (8") or LWRC UCIW (7") in 6.8.

http://www.ssarmory.com/6.8_spc_ammo..._Tactical.aspx

Excellent load. Pretty much the same as the 85 grain version except more penetration. Also has a lower expansion velocity of 1600 FPS versus the 85 grain's 2100 FPS.

[KCabbage]

Does Hornady's 110 grain BTHP rely on yaw or does it behave like a hollow point?