Post by: Ratdog68 on May 06, 2010, 07:03:10 PM
This round is quite effective for deer, and with proper ammo choice... it's equally effective on black bear and feral hogs (BIG ones too). The brand new Barnes 95gr TTSX projectile has just been introduced, and will affectively open (with four petals) clear down to 1600fps velocities (making the 6.8SPC effective to 400yds). Muzzle velocities are anywhere from 2700-3000fps with sub MOA accuracy from a 16" recon profile barrel.
So... off to the gun shop I goes... as well as ordering some parts/pieces online. I ordered up a completed upper from AR15Performance with a 16" recon barrel, full float quad rail fore stock, a railed gas block, the works... for about $700.00. I went to Surplus Ammo and Arms in Lakewood and got a lower receiver. IF you buy the lower, the lower parts kit, and stock from them... they'll knock $20 off the price of the lower (Aero Precision, of Tacoma) (from $79.99). I went with a DPMS lower parts kit, a TAPCO T6 stock and put it all together today. I'm adding the MAGPUL angled fore grip, the MAGPUL front/rear back-up sights, and (for now) a Pentax HS20 reflex sight. I found some C-Products 25rd mags for just over $12ea.
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That's not a flaw on the lower receiver... I just blacked out the serial number.
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This is the upper I'm waiting on... (off the web site). AR15 Performance is a family owned/run business out of Colorado... the components are all American Made too.
Can't wait to get the upper and get it to the range ! My Colt Sporter Match Grade HBAR will end up being a 'yote/paper punchin' gun now !!! Ok... "sod-poodles" too, if I get a chance to vaporize some.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 06, 2010, 07:40:52 PM
Post by: ribka on May 06, 2010, 07:56:13 PM
Post by: FALFire on May 06, 2010, 08:21:04 PM
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 06, 2010, 08:25:59 PM
I just got mine in 6.8 spc. and I love it. I got to get a pic up of mine.
What did you get? Post up pix too !!
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 06, 2010, 08:26:41 PM
Keep us updated. Sounds interesting
Will do... it's my latest "passion". :P
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 06, 2010, 08:33:49 PM
The 6.8 is a really good round, a couple of us here hunt with them on a regular basis. We have found that the 110 VMax bullet is very effective on coyotes and the 110 Sierra is a good one for deer out to about 300 yards and possibly more. If you reload, be sure to use Silver State Armory brass with the small primer pocket and try some RL10X and H322 powders, you will be very happy with these and won't break the bank shooting it. The new Barnes 95 sounds very promising from what I have read and I am eager to try it out but so far the 110 VMax has done so well, I hate to change.
Congrats... post up what you have and pix !!! I have 180 rds of SSA Sierra 110gr Pro Hunters ready to rock-n-roll. I also have 100ea. of the Barnes 85gr TSX projectiles. I'm in the process of acquiring my reloading equipment... not there yet... but getting there. A number of folks have already taken a number of hogs with the Barnes 95... and they're REALLY pleased with the performance so far (even 300+lbs boars). Nearly all are single shot DRT with head or neck shots... even with a supressed 12" barrel. Yup... I'm liking the reports of the 10X as well as the 7X too. H322 seems pretty popular too. The advantage of the Barnes 95 TTSX on big hogs and bear is... the ability to open fully at 1600fps to devistate tissue.
Post by: FC on May 07, 2010, 01:55:17 AM
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 07, 2010, 07:51:17 AM
What is it costing you to reload for the 6.8? I looked into building a 6.8 myself but the ammo was cost prohibitive for my purposes as a varmint/plinker/general fun type rifle.
Go to Silver State Armory's website and they have prices listed for brass and bulk bullets... not that bad. Of course... you're gonna pay a premium for high end projectiles... I managed upon two "unopened" boxes (of 50ea) of Barnes 85gr TSX projectiles for $50 (for the two boxes). As it gains popularity, the 6.8 is becoming less of a wildcat notion and is beginning to knock on the mainstream door.
Beyond that... dies, powder, primers... no difference than reloading for others. Waiting for sales... I snagged up factory ammo for .75/rd (SSA 110gr Sierra ProHunter)
Post by: machine on May 07, 2010, 09:31:17 AM
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 07, 2010, 12:42:30 PM
Looks like a fun build a 6.8 upper is on my list.Not sure were you plan to mount the front sight but I've heard of them melting to the gas block.
The plan is to keep it on the quad rail, behind the gas block's little rail. They're truly gonna be "back up only". Definately havin' fun with puting this one together.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 18, 2010, 03:28:25 PM
I just got mine in 6.8 spc. and I love it. I got to get a pic up of mine.
What did you get? Post up pix too !!
Here is mine, sorry took me a while to get it out and take pics. DPMS lower and 6.8 spc upper. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 18, 2010, 08:37:48 PM
Post by: Ratdog68 on May 20, 2010, 06:03:43 PM
Just as an FYI... C-Products is testing a new magazine with ID that may allow 2.30" COAL of hand rolled ammo. To date... PRI has made the mag with the ability to offer the longest COAL of loads. The plot thickens !!
Post by: Ratdog68 on June 06, 2010, 04:31:17 PM
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Discoloration on the dust cover plate is just a tinge of the lube from test firing before shipment.
Love the look of your 6.8 Austrian Hunter. Fine lookin' rifle !!
Post by: Austrian Hunter on June 06, 2010, 04:35:23 PM
Post by: Ratdog68 on June 06, 2010, 04:39:48 PM
:tup: sweet!!!!!!!
Thanks. Had yours to the range yet? Is it the SAAMI or the SPC II chambering? What twist rate is the barrel on yours?
Post by: Austrian Hunter on June 06, 2010, 04:52:36 PM
:tup: sweet!!!!!!!
Thanks. Had yours to the range yet? Is it the SAAMI or the SPC II chambering? What twist rate is the barrel on yours?
Mine has a 1:9 twist and it's SPC II. I have only one clip through it so far, hopefully tomorrow I get to go to the range.
Post by: superdown on June 06, 2010, 09:58:42 PM
Post by: Ratdog68 on June 07, 2010, 09:42:29 AM
8) does somebody like Mushroomhead :P
"Mushroomhead"? :dunno:
Post by: superdown on June 07, 2010, 11:37:28 AM
http://www.mushroomhead.com/ (http://www.mushroomhead.com/)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushroomhead (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushroomhead)
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Here is a beanie i got at one of their shows.
Post by: Ratdog68 on June 08, 2010, 09:21:44 AM
Post by: saylean on June 08, 2010, 10:01:57 AM
The best addition to any AR I have seen. :chuckle: