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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: konradcountry on February 06, 2019, 08:36:21 AM

Title: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: konradcountry on February 06, 2019, 08:36:21 AM: So I was recently offered a quality 6.8 barrel at a good price and took it.

But I'm thinking about selling it and going the AR-10 route.

Of course the AR-10 has more power and range but I'll be doing a few high elevation hunts where you feel every pound.

Really undecided on this so would like some feedback.
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: Dan-o on February 06, 2019, 08:55:24 AM: What do you already have in the safe?

I'd be thinking about what fills the larger void in the arsenal.

Have fun!

P.S. My safe got lopsided on magnums. I just built a 6.5 Grendel, and it is a blast to shoot. I find myself wanting to shoot more with the light hitter.
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: konradcountry on February 06, 2019, 09:47:28 AM: I've got bolts in various calibers which is part of the problem.

I don't want to build out an AR-10 and then regret not taking a bolt after hiking up a mountain.

But the AR-10 seems pretty ideal for bear hunting in western wa woods.

6.8 could definitely take a bear but wouldn't have the same range.

After seeing first hand how fast even a properly shot bear can run I'm definitely on the side of bigger is better.
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 06, 2019, 10:26:29 AM: AR 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor.
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: konradcountry on February 06, 2019, 11:45:47 AM: I'll definitely go Creedmoor if I go the AR10 route.
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: AWS on February 06, 2019, 12:37:02 PM: Barret Fieldcraft, Kimber, Rem Model 7 in 308 w/180gr Partitions will kill them "Deader than dead" (George L. Herter sometime in the 60's) and will be as light as you can get. I won't even pack an AR coyote hunting because it is too cumbersome and I have what would be the perfect coyote AR.

The Safe Queen 20 Practical

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The nearly perfect coyote rifle L-461 in 222R she stacks them up.

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Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: emac on February 06, 2019, 12:38:06 PM: If you have bolt guns to take to high country i would just build the 6.8. I love mine but have never shot a bear with. I dont have a problem with ar10 but they just seem heavy to me

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Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on February 06, 2019, 12:41:10 PM: I've got an SBR LWRC in 6.8SPC that is super fun to shoot suppressed, probably not the best hunting rifle, but I thoroughly enjoy the caliber lol
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: konradcountry on February 06, 2019, 02:58:55 PM: Quote from: AWS on February 06, 2019, 12:37:02 PM
Barret Fieldcraft, Kimber, Rem Model 7 in 308 w/180gr Partitions will kill them "Deader than dead" (George L. Herter sometime in the 60's) and will be as light as you can get. I won't even pack an AR coyote hunting because it is too cumbersome and I have what would be the perfect coyote AR.

I've got some pretty light bolt rifles but I like working with the AR platform.

Technically I only need a couple rifles but don't tell my wife that.
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: NWShooter on February 06, 2019, 06:27:37 PM: 6.8 SPC
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: bullfisher on February 06, 2019, 07:05:32 PM: 6.8 wouldn't be my first choice for bear but if you already have the barrel then build it! AR10's are awesome but heavy unless you think ahead and spend some coin.. :twocents:
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: fly-by on February 06, 2019, 07:31:55 PM: Quote from: konradcountry on February 06, 2019, 08:36:21 AM
So I was recently offered a quality 6.8 barrel at a good price and took it.

But I'm thinking about selling it and going the AR-10 route.

Of course the AR-10 has more power and range but I'll be doing a few high elevation hunts where you feel every pound.

Really undecided on this so would like some feedback.

I use an AR-10 for bear, but only calling within a few hundred yards of the truck. They are heavy and have lots of uncomfortable protrusions. If you plan on putting in some miles and/or elevation I wouldn't recommend it at all. 6.8 is capable for bear at reasonable distances. Maybe use that as your short hike / thick stuff gun and get something lighter for high hunts. Funny a Remington Seven in .308 was mentioned. Just picked one up today...
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: yorketransport on February 06, 2019, 07:34:39 PM: Quote from: fly-by on February 06, 2019, 07:31:55 PM

I use an AR-10 for bear, but only calling within a few hundred yards of the truck. They are heavy and have lots of uncomfortable protrusions. If you plan on putting in some miles and/or elevation I wouldn't recommend it at all. 6.8 is capable for bear at reasonable distances. Maybe use that as your short hike / thick stuff gun and get something lighter for high hunts. Funny a Remington Seven in .308 was mentioned. Just picked one up today...

This was my first thought, AR-10s are a brick! Although I wouldn't mind one in 338 Federal.
Title: Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
Post by: Dan-o on February 06, 2019, 08:11:12 PM: Quote from: yorketransport on February 06, 2019, 07:34:39 PM
Quote from: fly-by on February 06, 2019, 07:31:55 PM

I use an AR-10 for bear, but only calling within a few hundred yards of the truck. They are heavy and have lots of uncomfortable protrusions. If you plan on putting in some miles and/or elevation I wouldn't recommend it at all. 6.8 is capable for bear at reasonable distances. Maybe use that as your short hike / thick stuff gun and get something lighter for high hunts. Funny a Remington Seven in .308 was mentioned. Just picked one up today...

This was my first thought, AR-10s are a brick! Although I wouldn't mind one in 338 Federal.

For ground squirrels?

I thought you had like a 60 cal minimum?