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sredish

Discussion Starter · Oct 22, 2008

I've been thinking of building a new AR and was considering doing it with the 6.8 caliber. Not knowing much about it brought me here during a search so I figured I'd join and investigate.

Scott

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Zippy

· #2 · Oct 22, 2008

It's a great place to investigate at. I'm a newbie to the 6.8 also and I can attest to the natives around here being very patient and friendly! :lol: Welcome aboard!

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Cold

· #3 · Oct 22, 2008

sredish said:
I've been thinking of building a new AR and was considering doing it with the 6.8 caliber. Not knowing much about it brought me here during a search so I figured I'd join and investigate.

Scott

Sweet another Texan!

We need a 6.8 TEXANS forum

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owenslee

· #4 · Oct 22, 2008

sredish said:
I've been thinking of building a new AR and was considering doing it with the 6.8 caliber. Not knowing much about it brought me here during a search so I figured I'd join and investigate.

Scott

Welcome Scott,

There is a lot of good information in the various subject threads...but to understand why the 6.8 SPC is the cartridge of choice in an AR...read the following report prepared by one of our own...DocGKR

http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2008Intl/Roberts.pdf

It will better explain why so many here are converts to the 6.8 SPC...

You will find the 68forum to be a cut above anything else on the net in the professionalism, knowledge and experience of members and their willingness to help. We have a wealth of current and ex military, LEO's, gunsmith's, experienced reloaders and serious shooting competitors anxious to help those interested in the 6.8 SPC.

Kerry

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Some time ago, Savage announced it would be chambering the Model 10 Precision Carbine in 300 AAC Blackout. Since that time, we have tested many variants of this cartridge in various barrel lengths and rates of twist. This exhaustive testing left us quite unsatisfied with the accuracy we were able to get from the subsonic loads in this chambering. Accuracy with the lighter, faster loads in this caliber was actually quite good. But we believe the real value in this cartridge lies in the use of subsonic loads for suppressed rifles. Therefore we have decided to scrap the project.
It is our understanding that pushing these heavy, slow bullets presents challenges not found in typical loadings and that our experience is not unique. Subsequently, many in the industry have simply adopted a lower standard for accuracy for these subsonic loads. While this does seem reasonable and we don't criticize any in our industry that have taken this approach, it just won't work for Savage.
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