[hawkchalk]

Hello to all!! I just recently purchased a RRA CAR A4 in of course 6.8 SPC. I wanted to get an AR before our current admin actively starts trying to ban them again but I wanted something that potentially could be dual use; e.g. self defense and hunting. I thought the 6.8 SPC would fit the bill nicely! I've perused some of the forum and now I have more questions then when I first started!! One is where the heck can I find brass? Second what is the issue surrounding SAAMI vs SPC II. I saw a thread about reaming to bringing the chamber up to the different spec. Can someone explain what are the pros and cons? Also the shop that I bought the gun from recommended that I not buy SSA ammo due to reported issues yet here they are obviously promoted. Personally I'd to try them myself and make my own determination but I would like to understand the dichotomy. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

v/r

Hawkchalk

 

[ron169]

Well, in a nutshell, there are three primary chamber choices, SAAMI, SAAMI SPCII, and DMR. The SPCII is just a revised version of the SAAMi chamber which lowers pressure due to a design difference. The lower pressure leads to less stress on internal parts using the same ammo, or would allow hotter hand loads to equal the pressure.

The only knock ive ever heard about SSA is that they used some cast lead bullets a couple years ago that they recalled due to lead clogging up the gas block. But the did recall the ammo for exchange or refund, so seems to me that they did the right thing.

 

[paulosantos]

Hello to all!! I just recently purchased a RRA CAR A4 in of course 6.8 SPC. I wanted to get an AR before our current admin actively starts trying to ban them again but I wanted something that potentially could be dual use; e.g. self defense and hunting. I thought the 6.8 SPC would fit the bill nicely! I've perused some of the forum and now I have more questions then when I first started!! One is where the heck can I find brass? Second what is the issue surrounding SAAMI vs SPC II. I saw a thread about reaming to bringing the chamber up to the different spec. Can someone explain what are the pros and cons? Also the shop that I bought the gun from recommended that I not buy SSA ammo due to reported issues yet here they are obviously promoted. Personally I'd to try them myself and make my own determination but I would like to understand the dichotomy. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

v/r

Hawkchalk

Welcomea aboard. Your RRA already has the SAAMI II/SPCII Chamber, so you are good to go. Check SSA or Midway for the SSA Brass or if you can't find any, look for some Remington.

 

[hawkchalk]

Thanks for the welcome and the tutelage! I was glad to hear that the RRA was already at the SPC II spec. I have been unable to find the SSA small rifle primer brass anywhere. It seems that it is backordered everywhere!! Any one have some that they would like to part with for a reasonable price? :wink: Thanks again and look forward to spending some time in the forum!

v/r

Hawkchalk

 

[ArtFWTx]

Welcome to the group. As stated above, your RRA is good to go with SSA. Your dealer, as well intentioned as he may be, is misinformed about SSA. They are a premium ammo manufacturer. I hope you find some brass. I'd order direct from SSA. Check out SSA's 85 grain TSX load that'll hit around 3000fps out of your RRA!