Post by: Biggerhammer on January 09, 2014, 04:33:28 PM
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Post by: WoodlandShooter on January 09, 2014, 04:44:08 PM
Post by: JohnVH on January 09, 2014, 04:50:35 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 09, 2014, 05:10:48 PM
what pill will fit loaded to mag length??
I'll have to play with it a bit but I know for a fact the 123gr Nosler Custom Competitions are flat out shooting in the chambering. I'm going to put it together with with a standard AR lower and upper reciever for the time being.
Then I'm going to swap it over to a matched LWRC Six8, upper & lower set. They will be releasing them soon, then I will be able to run my 6.5x6.8 with the Magpul 30 round 6.8 magazines. With a COAL of slightly over 2.30. The 6.8 Forum will be having a group buy on the LWRC 6.8 upper/lower set at a reduced price here shortly when their released.
Here are some targets shot by the guys doing the R&D with the 6.5x6.8. Using 8208XBR powder and 123 Nosler CC's.
100 yards.
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Post by: JohnVH on January 09, 2014, 05:12:56 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 09, 2014, 05:17:07 PM
Same load pretty much I'm running. I think I need a BHW barrel
I really enjoy the 6.5 Grendel, I just want to see if I can match the Grendel for accuracy and be able to run the 6.8 brass at slightly higher pressures and there's 6.8 brass everywhere. I personally can't stand the standard 6.8 SPC but BHW simply fixed it so far by jamming a 6.5 bullet in it. :tup:
Post by: mountainman on January 09, 2014, 07:18:43 PM
Post by: jackmaster on January 09, 2014, 07:26:57 PM
Post by: dscubame on January 09, 2014, 07:38:59 PM
Post by: Blacklab on January 09, 2014, 08:12:28 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 09, 2014, 08:27:39 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on January 09, 2014, 08:56:44 PM
What was the total cost for the 6.5x6.8 upper for you ?
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 09, 2014, 09:14:47 PM
You havey attention, I was planning a 6.8 spc upper for the lower I already have but now I am rethinking it,
What was the total cost for the 6.5x6.8 upper for you ?
The barrel just came today. I was getting ready to start working on it but a friend dropped by. I don't know what the total upper cost will be yet I wanted to throw it together with parts I have just to try it out. On the other hand I want to put together a quality upper with some parts I don't have on hand and would have to order, along with some Cerakoting.
So it's the typical dilemma!
(1)
Put it together with what I have on hand and then have to pull it apart and rebuild it once parts come in(If it shoots?)
(2)
Build a quality upper and risk the chance of it not shooting.
There's is a back up plan, if everything goes sideways with the barrel. I have a Satern barrel in the exact same configuration (Other than twist 8.75)being finished soon in 6.5 Grendel.
I may opt for Option(1).
Post by: yorketransport on January 09, 2014, 09:33:42 PM
I've been thinking of trying the 6.5x6.8 in a Contender barrel but I've just never done it. I'm curious to see how this performs for you.
Andrew
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 09, 2014, 09:39:24 PM
You guys and your small bore toys. :chuckle: When can I get an AR in 325 WSM or something useful? ;)
I've been thinking of trying the 6.5x6.8 in a Contender barrel but I've just never done it. I'm curious to see how this performs for you.
Andrewb
;) :chuckle: .270 WSM case(Left).
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on January 09, 2014, 10:05:33 PM
Same load pretty much I'm running. I think I need a BHW barrel
I have 2 BHW barrels, a 20 LBC (6.5 Grendel necked down to .204), and a 6mmX6.8 SPC that I just finished a while back. BHW barrels are great, as long as you aren't in a hurry to get one! Maybe they are faster at getting them out now that their move to Oregon is complete. I ordered the 6mm barrel from Moses Lake, and 8 months later I got the barrel from Oregon. Biggerhammer and I have talked, and I can't wait to see how his shoots! :tup:
Yeah, us guys and our small bore toys--the gun I'm building now is a custom 10-22! :chuckle:
Post by: JohnVH on January 09, 2014, 10:11:27 PM
Same load pretty much I'm running. I think I need a BHW barrel
I have 2 BHW barrels, a 20 LBC (6.5 Grendel necked down to .204), and a 6mmX6.8 SPC that I just finished a while back. BHW barrels are great, as long as you aren't in a hurry to get one! Maybe they are faster at getting them out now that their move to Oregon is complete. I ordered the 6mm barrel from Moses Lake, and 8 months later I got the barrel from Oregon. Biggerhammer and I have talked, and I can't wait to see how his shoots! :tup:
Yeah, us guys and our small bore toys--the gun I'm building now is a custom 10-22! :chuckle:
Oh, Im not in a hurry, I have my 6.5Grendel upper that I love, love the round, just want a quality barrel on it to take it over the top. :tup:
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 09, 2014, 10:19:10 PM
Same load pretty much I'm running. I think I need a BHW barrel
I have 2 BHW barrels, a 20 LBC (6.5 Grendel necked down to .204), and a 6mmX6.8 SPC that I just finished a while back. BHW barrels are great, as long as you aren't in a hurry to get one! Maybe they are faster at getting them out now that their move to Oregon is complete. I ordered the 6mm barrel from Moses Lake, and 8 months later I got the barrel from Oregon. Biggerhammer and I have talked, and I can't wait to see how his shoots! :tup:
Yeah, us guys and our small bore toys--the gun I'm building now is a custom 10-22! :chuckle:
Oh, Im not in a hurry, I have my 6.5Grendel upper that I love, love the round, just want a quality barrel on it to take it over the top. :tup:
Satern Barrels is your daisy for the 6.5 Grendel chambering.
Post by: JohnVH on January 09, 2014, 10:30:19 PM
Post by: Hot Rod Willy on January 12, 2014, 09:17:32 PM
You guys and your small bore toys. :chuckle: When can I get an AR in 325 WSM or something useful?
Andrew
Hey BiggerHammer start working on this think of the smack it will make on ground hogs. :tup: :bdid: