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6.8 SPC or AR-10
« 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.


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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #2 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.


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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2019, 10:26:29 AM »
AR 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor.
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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2019, 11:45:47 AM »
I'll definitely go Creedmoor if I go the AR10 route.

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #5 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.

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

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #6 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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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #7 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
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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2019, 02:58:55 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.

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2019, 06:27:37 PM »
6.8 SPC
A empty vessel makes the most noise.

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #10 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:

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2019, 07:31:55 PM »
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...

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2019, 07:34:39 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.

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Re: 6.8 SPC or AR-10
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2019, 08:11:12 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?
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