how many of you gentlemen own/use a 6.8 spc AR clone?

[Grumpy]

how many of you gentlemen own/use a 6.8 spc cartridge, AR clone?

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I have the opportunity to swap a almost new 223 ar15 I own, with an 18" thin light weight barrel,
for an almost new 6.8 spc caliber AR clone, with a stainless varmint weight 20" barrel.
a friend purchased this 6.8 spc thinking it would be the ideal hog hunting rifle ,
but because he doesn't handload like I do, he's almost in panic mode as he has had a very hard time finding 6.8 spc ammo locally,
and he tells me he made a huge mistake, because he has on several occasions wanted to go out to shoot, and could not find ammo,
( Yeah I understand his concerns, yeah I'd agree with his assessment
it sucks if you can't buy ammo, and don't have the tools & knowledge to load your own ammo!)
I looked around and found everything I need to reload except empty brass in the first 20 minutes, looking online!
Im certain that brass is available someplace, in 100 cartridge boxes,
and Im rather intrigued at the deal, as I have a couple 223 ar clones but no 6.8 spc version yet
so other than the scarcity of that particular caliber ammo,
are there any downsides to the 6.8 AR clone?
yeah I know it requires magazines that are matched and won't feed from 223 mags
how does it work on hogs?

 

[Grumpy]

6.8 SPC vs 6.5 Grendel: What You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know about the pros and cons of the 6.8 SPC vs 6.5 Grendel cartridges so you can make an informed decision. The better choice is

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The 6.8 SPC ammo normally uses 75-120gr bullets, with 85gr, 110gr, 115gr, and 120gr bullets being the most common.
but you can certainly use the 130-140 grain projectiles if you are willing to limit shots to 250 yards and under, most of the time,
The 6.8 SPC is also loaded to a slightly higher pressure than the 6.5 Grendel (55,000psi vs 52,000psi).

You should be able to use 5.56 magazines with the 6.8 SPC round.
Magazines designed exclusively for the 6.8 SPC caliber exist,
simply because not all 5.56 magazines work consistently with the 6.8 SPC bullet.

The Best 6.8 SPC Magazines: 2022 Complete Guide - Sniper Country

Upgrade your standard 5.56 AR-15 with a 6.8 SPC round. Read first our buyer's guide and get the best 6.8 SPC magazines available today.

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6.8 mm Remington SPC

The 6.8 mm Remington Special Purpose Cartridge (aka 6.8 SPC, 6.8 SPC II & 6.8×43mm) is a rifle cartridge that was developed by Remington Arms in collaboration with members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, United States Special Operations Command to possibly replace the 5.56 NATO cartridge in...

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6.8 SPC [The Complete Guide]

The AR-15 comes in a lot of different flavors. One great for CQB and extended ranges is the Remington 6.8 SPC. We'll cover ballistics, uses, ammo, and more.

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The Best 6.8 SPC Rifles | American Firearms

What is the 6.8 SPC and what makes it exciting? Designed to essentially split the difference between the 5.56 and 7.62 NATO as an intermediate cartridge, the caliber is interesting, brings a lot to the table, and coupled with the right rifle for the round, is exceptionally capable. We look at...

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The Remington 6.8 SPC Round: An Up Close & Personal Look

At first I wasn’t sure exactly what got me so fired about the Remington 6.8 SPC cartridge. After some use, and some deep thought, I think it boils down to three things...

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6.8mm Remington SPC - Wikipedia

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6.8 Remington SPC Ballistics, Pros, Cons - Gunners Den

Here is an in depth history of the 6.8 SPC along with pros, cons, ballistics, and what it's used for in the civilian world.

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Shooter's Reference Load Data for 6.8 mm Remington SPC

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Hodgdon Powder Relative Burn Rate Chart published by Hodgdon Powder Company

 

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Hornady SST Bullets 270 Cal (277 Diameter) 130 Grain InterLock Polymer

Super Shock Tip Bullets combine proven Hornady performance with a higher ballistic coefficient than available with most hunting bullets. The sharp,...

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as with most cartridges a balance must be found where projectile velocity allows consistent repeatable accuracy, decent range and acceptable and consistent expansion on impact, at safe pressures that allow you to load a bunch of ammo for future use, select a light weight and you get good velocity but rarely longer range accuracy and penetration generally suffers, go to heavy and the projectile tends to penetrate well but may not expand consistently on impact and the drop in trajectory at longer ranges due to lower initial velocity tends to make hits at ranges over lets say 200-300 yard with a rifle noticeably harder to make consistently as judging exact range tends to be critical to making consistent hits
playing with a ballistic calculator says a 200 yard zero using a 6.8 spc cartridge,
should produce hits at about 300 yards at about 10" low,
using a 130 grain bullet linked below, certainly adequate for most deer hunting and personal defensive usage!
this also packs a noticeable increase in impact energy over a 223 cartridge in any AR15 clone

you can use the 120 grain bullet for a bit more velocity and flatter trajectory

Hornady SST Bullets 6.8mm Remington SPC (277 Diameter) 120 Grain

The Hornady SST (Super Shock Tip) is designed to deliver tremendous shock on impact while expanding quickly and reliably, particularly at...

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6.8 spc ammo like this is vastly preferred for hunting

Winchester 6.8 Spc Deer Season Xp 120 Gr 500 rounds

Product Info for Winchester 6.8 Spc Deer Season Xp 120 Gr 6.8 SPC Deer Season XP Extreme Point 120gr 500Rd Deer Season XP combines decades of…

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25 -25.5 grains reloader 10x powder and a mag primer under a 130 grain bullets seems to be listed several places as a good combo

Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide

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6.8mm Remington spc Archives

6.8 spc ammo for sale in stock and ready to ship at Tacticoolammoshop. Shop bulk 6.8 spc ammo today from a reliable supplier. Shop Bulk Now

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6.8mm Rem SPC Mixed Brass LP/SP 100ct Wet Tumbled - Maverick Reloading

6.8mm Rem SPC Mixed Brass LP/SP 100ct Wet Tumbled

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