6.8 gaining steam

[TXCOONDOG]

Went to Bass Pro Shop in Pearland last week and they had 6.8 SST in stock.

I went by Academy tonight (Baytown) for shotgun shells and they had Remington UMC & Core-lokt bonded, Federal Fusion and Hornady Vmax all in 6.8.


I suppose that the 6.8 is gaining popularity......I wonder if it's because DPMS and others are producing 6.8 models.

 

[TEXASLAWMAN]

Nice!

 

[Wassman]

Now if they just came out with some steel cased ammo, then it would launched into another dimension.

 

[Chopperdrvr]

Went to Bass Pro Shop in Pearland last week and they had 6.8 SST in stock.

I had the chance to stop there on monday and skipped it because they didn't have anything the last few times I stopped. Just my luck.

 

[Ratdog68]

Nice, options are good.

 

[FrankT]

I am thinking of buying or building a lightweight AR 308, you can buy a 7.5lb one now, I think it can be built or modified lighter.

 

[TXCOONDOG]

I had the chance to stop there on monday and skipped it because they didn't have anything the last few times I stopped. Just my luck.

They were selling them for $34 a box so you only missed out on a high price, but it was good that they are showing up locally

 

[TXCOONDOG]

I am thinking of buying or building a lightweight AR 308, you can buy a 7.5lb one now, I think it can be built or modified lighter.

I know DPMS has the GII and *** is coming out with a kit. I'm a huge .308 fan, but since my 6.8 with a 16" Wilson lightweight hunter barrels weighs 5.5 lbs (no optics or mag) and I staulk hunt, the 6.8 is my perfered rig. Anything outside of 300 yds, I use my Remmy 700 in .308.

However, I do like building so I may build a .308 anyway :0

 

[FrankT]

I have been looking at the DPMS, would rather have the ***. just so much more stopping power than the 6.8

 

[DaveABQ]

they finally figured out it is a great cartridge with a huge bullet selection

 

[Brian Shaffer]

If you are having trouble finding 6.8 or any other ammo, Ammoseek is a handy dandy resource...
http://ammoseek.com/ammo/6.8mm-remington/Hornady-rifle-120grains-

I also regularly see plenty of 6.8 at Academies in Highland Village and Lewisville...when I am looking for Grendel 6.5. At the Highland Village store, somebody keeps putting Grendel in with 6.8, LOL.

 

[rob072770]

I sure like my 308 in AR10 have mostly used for stand hunts. Have a 308SBR with 12.5" barrel in the works. Not sure what weight is yet. Will advise.

 

[BigRedDog]

Have a 308SBR with 12.5" barrel in the works. Not sure what weight is yet. Will advise.

which can?

 

[rob072770]

which can?

YHM Phantom in 30 cal. I love this can use on all my rifles from5.56, 6.8 and in 308

 

[Arnold Galvan]

Frank...I got to try the light weight DPMS 308. I really like it, wish I could afford one. After shooting the 308 , then my 6.8 and then an AK 47, my shoulder was a little tired. LOL

 

[FrankT]

Great, that is what I want to know, the recoil on it

 

[texas hog man]

Last time I was at bass pro they had 119gr accubond bullets for reloading too.