6.8 western

[mzurovec]

Looks like a cool cartridge. The more long range offerings out there the better. Very happy with my 6.5 PRC, but there's always something else to tinker with...

[RR 314]

Fair enough.

All it would take is one bullet manufacturer and one rifle company to kick it off. Hornady and ruger could probably get it done.

The problem is morons would buy loaded ammo (or reload with the same) with the heavies and shoot it in their slower twist “traditional” barrels and when their accuracy is unacceptable will urinate and moan about the ammo/bullets being junk. :-)

[bbqfan5909]

Same can be said for any heavier VLD, but at least some production rifles are picking up in fast twist barrels.

The problem is morons would buy loaded ammo (or reload with the same) with the heavies and shoot it in their slower twist “traditional” barrels and when their accuracy is unacceptable will urinate and moan about the ammo/bullets being junk. :-)

[TX03RUBI]

They don’t because for years most barrels were slow twist on factory guns

And Berger releases a 135 .257 Hybrid about 2 days after your comment to make you swallow it

[muzzlebrake]

Sig Sauer done gone an done it with the 277 Fury. Only problem is you can't even find either the rifle or ammo to buy so what's the use? 80,000 psi chamber pressure?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.277_FURY

[El General]

Serious Question: What does it do that a 7mm WSM can't? (besides get people to buy more guns/ammo)

It has a cooler name.

[Wayspr]

I think it's doomed before it gets started. 270 WSM already there and limited projectiles to help it's cause.

[bbqfan5909]

I think your missing the point, it’s a rebirth using fast twist barrels for optimal BC.

The long vld bullets are catching fire, similar to what yeti did for coolers. Everyone is catching on, great for the sport. Now, producers need to pick it up!

I think it's doomed before it gets started. 270 WSM already there and limited projectiles to help it's cause.

[TX03RUBI]

I think your missing the point, it’s a rebirth using fast twist barrels for optimal BC.

The long vld bullets are catching fire, similar to what yeti did for coolers. Everyone is catching on, great for the sport. Now, producers need to pick it up!

Winchester and Browning have crap marketing abilities though. I kinda doubt anyone remembers this one in 5 years. If Hornady was behind it I’d have some faith it may stick around.

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

Winchester and Browning have crap marketing abilities though. I kinda doubt anyone remembers this one in 5 years. If Hornady was behind it I’d have some faith it may stick around.

Hornady is making ammo for it

[Bisonerickson]

Going to be tough to find

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

the ammo? You can buy all you want on targetsports and natchez just to name a couple

[Wayspr]

Hornady is making ammo for it

Big difference between making ammo and pushing a new cartridge. Hornady has a recent track record of producing and creating demand for their cartridges. Winchester / Browning.......not so much.

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

Big difference between making ammo and pushing a new cartridge. Hornady has a recent track record of producing and creating demand for their cartridges. Winchester / Browning.......not so much.

I agree I guess time will tell. I don't want one personally but I feel it will fill a niche in the market. There are a couple informative threads about it on Rokslide if you browse over there.

[BigThicket Luke]

I hate this new round it's pointless. It's literally surrounded by awesome calibers that are well established because they work ssssooooooo good. Some bean counter marketing guy trying justify his existence invented this one. Stupid name that copies the STW line. .260 6.5CM, 257 Rob AI, 25wssm, .264 win mag, 358 win, 350 rem mag, 7mm-08, 7-30 waters, or hey the 270 Winchester. All stuff I personally would say are better options, and yes I know they are not all short actions, so what, the animal will never know and you wont either.