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    opinions about 6.8 spc?

    I have been debating on getting a dpms in .308 or 6.8 spc. I have read enough info on the web to make my head explode. I want to hear what yalls opinion about the subject and does anyone one have a 6.8? thanks

    #2
    Two totally different platforms. 308 will have to on the AR10 platform, the 6.8 SPC can be used in the AR15 platform which will be much cheaper and much more pleasant to carry around.

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      #3
      When I was in the Army, I went to a three day class that was devoted solely to the 6.8SPC cartridge through the AR platform. I don't think I have ever been so impressed with a new cartridge before. We tested it for CQB and out to 600 meters. We ran it through glass of various angles and types (tempered, laminated, etc). Downrange performance was very impressive and the recoil was only very slightly more pronounced than 5.56. There are many excellent hunting bullets available if you reload. Silver State Armory is one of the leading authorities on quality 6.8 loads.

      As mentioned above by Mike D, you will need to run the AR10 platform for .308. Every part of the AR10 is more expensive than the AR15. If you go 6.8SPC, the lower will be compatible with any other AR15 upper. That way you can run different calibers for cheaper if you wanted to down the road.

      Let me know if you have any questions.

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        #4
        Thought I should mention that I am not affiliated with silver state armory whatsoever. Im just a new guy thats been lurking for awhile trying to learn and finally saw a post that I could contribute to.

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          #5
          I have a 6.8 and love it. I have had no issues taking game down and is crazy accurate. We load our own though. I shoot a110 gr accubond and it is poision!

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            #6
            I work in sporting goods and sell guns we have a couple options in dpms in .308 and we carry lots of ammo for it but they are so dang heavy. I had a saiga in .308 and kicked hard threw out beach ball size fire balls and way too much boom. I really want to shoot and ar15 in 6.8 and just buy one.

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              #7
              Another good option is the 300 AAC Blackout. Good ballistics and you can use the same bolt and magazines as 5.56.

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                #8
                we carry an upper for the 300 aac and ammo but i looked at the ballistics and it is the same as a 30-30 so not really interested

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                  #9
                  I guess it depends on what you need to use it for. I don't even have the opportunity to take a shot over 60-70 meters, so I tend to forget that my needs aren't for everyone.

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                    #10
                    the 6.8 is a legit 400 yard hunting round, it is the best hunting cartridge available in the Ar-15 platform.
                    as mentioned above, SSA is selling some very sweet loads both hunting and tactical.


                    dont even mention the 300blk in the same breath, dont drink the Robert Silver's kool-aid
                    they are two different critters...

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                      #11
                      6.8 is a crazy accurate round. flat, fast, accurate, carries awesome momentum downrange... my next upper will be in 6.8

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Bily Lovec View Post
                        the 6.8 is a legit 400 yard hunting round, it is the best hunting cartridge available in the Ar-15 platform.
                        as mentioned above, SSA is selling some very sweet loads both hunting and tactical.


                        dont even mention the 300blk in the same breath, dont drink the Robert Silver's kool-aid
                        they are two different critters...
                        They use 6.5 Grendel at a 1000.

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                          #13
                          true pigkillin but do you hunt at 1000 yards?

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                            #14
                            Heck no. But it was said 6.8 is the best hunting and long distance round in the AR platform. That said I think my next one will be the 6.8.

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                              #15
                              Ruger was loading the 6.8 in a bolt action but switched to 7.62X39. Is anyone loading it in a bolt now???

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