6.8 SPC - Barrel Length and Twist

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08-22-2019, 18:22
electronman1729

6.8 SPC - Barrel Length and Twist

Thinking of getting a 6.8 SPC. Anyone have any good insights?
What is the optimal performance between barrel twist rate, bullet weight, and barrel length?
08-22-2019, 18:38
whitewalrus

What are you using it for? The longer barrels tend to not give it that much more velocity, so I would go 16-18" if you are using for hunting or planning to be mobile with it.

I haven't played around with mine too much, sticking with bullets around 115 gr
08-22-2019, 18:42
electronman1729

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitewalrus

What are you using it for? The longer barrels tend to not give it that much more velocity, so I would go 16-18" if you are using for hunting or planning to be mobile with it.

I haven't played around with mine too much, sticking with bullets around 115 gr

Intend to hunt with it. Thinking of using a SBR lower to keep the weight down.
08-22-2019, 19:02
whitewalrus

Note that you cannot hunt with SBRs in CO, you can put it on a pistol lower though.

I haven't used it in anything shorter than 16" myself.
08-22-2019, 19:23
Robb

16" is the shortest barrel you can go in CO for hunting. I checked the regs the other day thinking of building a short AR10.
Lots of barrel vendors out there but one barrel option to look into is ARPerformance. I have a couple with one in 6.8 and off a bench with a 2 stage trigger both will shoot MOA and under with good ammo and the barrels are a good price. I shoot factory 120gr Hornady 6.8 for hunting and mine is 18". I built it for my son, he wanted to hunt with an AR and he's taken 2 deer and an antelope with it so far.
I'd like to try the Barnes bullets but havent tried them out yet, pretty happy with the accuracy of the Hornady.
08-22-2019, 19:27
electronman1729

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitewalrus

Note that you cannot hunt with SBRs in CO, you can put it on a pistol lower though.

I haven't used it in anything shorter than 16" myself.

Guess that one spaced my mind! Any good recommendations on barrels?
08-23-2019, 13:14
whitewalrus

Wilson combat, noveske still make 6.8 spc barrels. I don?t even remember who made mine.
08-23-2019, 13:16
sellersm

This is what you seek: https://ar15performance.com

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08-24-2019, 20:53
JohnnyDrama

I've got a 16 inch barrel with 1/11 twist. It was made by Stag Arms. If I do my part it will shoot MOA. I think I've had it about ten years now.

If I were to do it again, I'd go with a heavy barrel and a mid length gas system. Make sure it has an M-4 barrel extension. Maybe 18 inches. I don't think those specs existed when I built it.