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Best ammo for the 6.8 western?
« on: February 06, 2022, 10:18:11 AM »
Not a reloader here, and not going to start.  My buddy won a 6.8 western rifle recently and I was wondering what the best ammo would be for him? Would be used for deer, elk and bear. Going to put a long range scope on it so would want a bullet that still performs at 600+. Which grain weight ?? I like the Berger 190vld for my .300 but not sure about the 6.8.
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Re: Best ammo for the 6.8 western?
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2022, 10:54:44 AM »
Isn't the 6.8 pretty much kinda setup right out the box for long range out the box.
What I mean is ,like 175 grain or larger is gonna be a more sleek , better bc bullet anyway.
I've been looking at it more and more.
Lack of funds,So I don't have any skin in the game.
Don't own one yet.
Someone will chime in better informed,I'm sure :dunno:

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Re: Best ammo for the 6.8 western?
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2022, 11:13:36 AM »
The little bit I’ve read about the gun, the more I like it. Almost same ballistics as my .300win but w less recoil.
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