2012 6.8 SPC Discussion Thread... Can we please start over?

[Hoser]

What exactly is wrong with the old thread?

[babirl]

What exactly is wrong with the old thread?

Some plain wrong info, relevant discussion lost and the 6.8 SPC II isn't going away; particularly in the AR platform.

Mainly, was hoping to keep this limited to "real" and current 6.8 discussions and prevent a 6.5 vs. 6.8 vs. .300 bitch fest.

They're all great rounds and awesome AR variants but, as with all things, each also have their +/-'s... I was hoping we could have post-05/12 discussion for each as we have access to many other resources where the purse swingers get after each other. I weighed-in w/ 6.8 and 458S because I know more personally about them but still have evil plans to add/personally know a bit more about the 6.5 and .300.

B2

Hmm, maybe a dumb idea? Anyhow, thought it might be a way to keep things clean/concise for our great group.

As said, no pride of authorship so hope the mods will modify/delete at will...

[babirl]

Nearly 20K members following the "hack attack" -- 6.8 SPC is a viable round/not dead by any means.

http://68forums.com/forums/forum.php

As said, no pissing contest involved and WANT a 6.5 and .300 also/not quite there... Regardless, 6.8 is "alive" and kicking butt.

Trying to sort through the nonsense... Wow.

B2

[babirl]

Must use PRI mags but SSA is good to go and provides a solution to a perceived problem for downrange vs. hunting: http://www.ssarmory.com/6.8_spc_ammo...LD_Berger.aspx

• 6.8mm SPC 140gr VLD Berger Ammunition, 20 rounds/box, Boat Tail.
• Heaviest 6.8mm SPC round on the market.
• Energy down-range exceeds 500 foot pounds at 800 yards.
• Still supersonic past 1,000 yards.
• Loaded with 450 Magnum primers.
  
  Special Requirements:
  
• Must use a PRI Magazine for this round. Magazine must accept a cartridge with overall length (OAL) of 2.300". Magazines sold on this site
• Spec 2 or SAAMI 2 chamber required.
• This load will not function properly in Barret rifles.