6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
Just to be a contrarian, 7.62x39 suppressed.
Otherwise I've had fun with a friend's 300 blk.
Otherwise I've had fun with a friend's 300 blk.
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
My thoughts are, the 6.8 caliber will do distant shooting better, and short distances just as good. I didn't like my 300BLK past 100 yds, so I dedicated it to less than 100yds, with a reduced velocity/powder charge.
As I stated, I think the 6.8 will do both types of shooting, BUT, with more recoil and noise/concussion in close quarters.
From the tests I have run with 225 grain 300BLK loads, at 30yds and less, at 1400 FPS,... as a PDW,... I found its, recoil, noise, and penetration, fit my needs perfectly!!!
Your results may differ.
As I stated, I think the 6.8 will do both types of shooting, BUT, with more recoil and noise/concussion in close quarters.
From the tests I have run with 225 grain 300BLK loads, at 30yds and less, at 1400 FPS,... as a PDW,... I found its, recoil, noise, and penetration, fit my needs perfectly!!!
Your results may differ.
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
I haven't looked at 6.8 so I cant say but I can't find 300blk ammo online anywhere in these times.
But also I prefer the 300blk for it's suppressor use.
But also I prefer the 300blk for it's suppressor use.
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
I don’t have either but have considered building a 6.8
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
My personal opinion, but 6.8 makes no sense when 6.5 Grendel is available.
Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
I like the versatility of the 300 BLK. I’ve loaded rounds with 110gr up to 208gr subs. Even unsurpressed the 208gr rounds are very quiet
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
6.5 Grendel is usually easier to find as well isn't it?Tim McBride wrote: ↑April 1st, 2020, 3:10 pm My personal opinion, but 6.8 makes no sense when 6.5 Grendel is available.
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Commercial FMJ is available from Wolf and Privi Partisan amongst others.coupeman wrote: ↑April 3rd, 2020, 2:39 pm6.5 Grendel is usually easier to find as well isn't it?Tim McBride wrote: ↑April 1st, 2020, 3:10 pm My personal opinion, but 6.8 makes no sense when 6.5 Grendel is available.
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
300 BLK for pistol builds and suppression. A lot of fun in a small package. I don't have anything in 6.8 but I love my 6.5 Grendel with a 20" barrel.
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
Getsum and I bought some Barnaul 6.5 Grendel a few months ago at a very reasonable price, and it shoots great. It's great for practice. There are lots of 6.5 projos available now as well for reloading, although I have started doing that for it yet. There is also some decent looking factory hunting ammo also. Having said great stuff about the Grendel, I still won't replace my 5.56 guns with it.
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
I have nothing bad to say about Privi myself.Tim McBride wrote: ↑April 3rd, 2020, 2:56 pmCommercial FMJ is available from Wolf and Privi Partisan amongst others.coupeman wrote: ↑April 3rd, 2020, 2:39 pm6.5 Grendel is usually easier to find as well isn't it?Tim McBride wrote: ↑April 1st, 2020, 3:10 pm My personal opinion, but 6.8 makes no sense when 6.5 Grendel is available.
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
I have a .300 SBR, and also one in full size, my only hangup with them is the price of ammo!
They are NOT a plinking round...
They are NOT a plinking round...
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
I hear ya, Cool Arrow,... I only load 300BLK for moderate velocity with Hornady 225grn HP's, but even they are over 30 cents each!
For desert plinking, target, load development,... I cast 200 grn lead from a LEE mold that has a profile I felt would not give me cycling problems. But, reasonably priced, clean, pure lead and linotype isn't cheap anymore, either!
For desert plinking, target, load development,... I cast 200 grn lead from a LEE mold that has a profile I felt would not give me cycling problems. But, reasonably priced, clean, pure lead and linotype isn't cheap anymore, either!
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Re: 6.8 or 300 BLK? Which one
6.8 hands down.