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Hello from Western Kentucky

2110 Views 5 Replies 6 Participants Last post by owenslee, Dec 4, 2008

Kentucky Drover

Discussion Starter · Dec 2, 2008

Kentucky Drover here. I have been reading the forums for several weeks and just acquired a new DPMS upper last week. It is currently on its way to Paulosantos for a little chamber work. Had a great time this deer season hunting with the 7.62X39 in a AR 16" carbine. I think the 6.8 might make it my "backup" gun!!

I have a gun shop and an NRA affaliated range on the farm. I am excited about this cartridge and the AR platform and wish to promote its spread/use.

I have contacted Silver State Armory and I am considering stocking their products in the store. Nancy is a pleasure to work with!

I would like to get your input on the number of shooters in the Western KY, Southern ILL, North East Tenn, and the Boothill of MO. that are actively shooting the 6.8 and if you feel there is a need for a stocking SSA dealer in the area.

Please respond with your thoughts.

By the way- we host a long range falling plate rifle match from March- November. Range out to 400 yards. Would be glad to see more precision rifle shooters in the match. You folks from Ft. Campbell are only @ 1.5 hours out.

Thanks for this site and its gracious members in sharing knowledge of the 6.8.

Drover

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Cold

· #2 · Dec 2, 2008

Welcome, post more details on the Match when its about 6 weeks out!

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paulosantos

· #3 · Dec 2, 2008

Welcome aboard. It's been a pleasure talking to you on the phone.

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marinesg1012

· #4 · Dec 3, 2008

Welcome

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MickyS

· #5 · Dec 4, 2008

Welcome

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owenslee

· #6 · Dec 4, 2008

Joe,

Would like to see some photos of your range and shop...when you get back in town.

Kerry

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300 AAC Blackout Chambering Cancelled:

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.
Our brand was built on accuracy and we are too protective of our reputation for building the most accurate factory rifles available. We would rather walk away from this opportunity than sell a product that requires an explanation.

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