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Posted: 9/18/2012 4:12:08 PM EDT
| Can anyone tell me what caliber a 6.8 is? My dad just bought a AR from a guy and it came with 6.8 ammo. |
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Can anyone tell me what caliber a 6.8 is? My dad just bought a AR from a guy and it came with 6.8 ammo. In inches it's .277_____same diameter pills as .270 Winchester. You might want to verify which chamber you have. Check the barrel for a caliber stamp or take it to a qualified gunsmith. Early chambers should not be fed high pressure ammo. 6.8 SPC II is the final design and 11 twist is considered the best all around twist rate. |
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I did the research and came up with what you have. From what I read, it's basically like a sniper rifle. The longer the range on it the more the velosity. Right?? Hehehe....I think you both jumped on a fast moving train. The 6.8 was developed as an intermediate combat caliber that offered more knockdown power and more range than 5.56. It throws a heavier chunk of lead at somewhat lower velocities than 5.56. It was not adopted outright by the military but when civilians got a hold of it, it proved to be an outstanding deer and hog cartridge. The caliber is very popular in hog country. It's expensive to shoot if you're not a handloader (compared to 5.56).....about $1.00 per round, average, but it's a very effective caliber. For a hunter, it's the same as any hunting caliber ....you pay to play. |
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Can anyone tell me what caliber a 6.8 is? My dad just bought a AR from a guy and it came with 6.8 ammo. In inches it's .277_____same diameter pills as .270 Winchester. You might want to verify which chamber you have. Check the barrel for a caliber stamp or take it to a qualified gunsmith. Early chambers should not be fed high pressure ammo. 6.8 SPC II is the final design and 11 twist is considered the best all around twist rate. There is nothing stamped on the barrel. |
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Can anyone tell me what caliber a 6.8 is? My dad just bought a AR from a guy and it came with 6.8 ammo. In inches it's .277_____same diameter pills as .270 Winchester. You might want to verify which chamber you have. Check the barrel for a caliber stamp or take it to a qualified gunsmith. Early chambers should not be fed high pressure ammo. 6.8 SPC II is the final design and 11 twist is considered the best all around twist rate. There is nothing stamped on the barrel. Can your dad get some more info on the rig or maybe post some pics so we can help identify the barrel? |
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Hehehe....I think you both jumped on a fast moving train. It's expensive to shoot if you're not a handloader (compared to 5.56).....about $1.00 per round, average, but it's a very effective caliber. For a hunter, it's the same as any hunting caliber ....you pay to play. Naa, my local funstore has 6.8 priced a buck a box cheaper than the same 556 offering (Hornady match) we just dont get the cheap mil-surp stuff. it just keeps us from uselessly doing mag dumps 
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Hehehe....I think you both jumped on a fast moving train. It's expensive to shoot if you're not a handloader (compared to 5.56).....about $1.00 per round, average, but it's a very effective caliber. For a hunter, it's the same as any hunting caliber ....you pay to play. Naa, my local funstore has 6.8 priced a buck a box cheaper than the same 556 offering (Hornady match) we just dont get the cheap mil-surp stuff. it just keeps us from uselessly doing mag dumps
If you're not $.80+ per round you're stealing it.
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