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Offline panman

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« on: April 13, 2006, 06:03:46 PM »
Hi guys i just got a 6.8,on a 26"barrel.I have it set up with a talley mount
and a simmons 2.5-10 power.The shells are expencive,but,i dont think i can find any cases,at least rite now.Does anyone have any input, or any
loads,bullets,any thing i can use to try and make this a good choice for varments and deer?.Moose and bear are on the list also.thanks pan.
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2006, 04:52:56 PM »
Nobody?. well i guess i will have to wade in murkey waters and when i do ill let you know how everything works out.pan.
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2006, 01:16:52 AM »
Try the Hand Loading for Rifles and Handguns area. I can help you because I never reloaded the 6.8
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2006, 07:59:41 AM »
Are you talking about the new 6.8 SPC?
Is this in a Contender or Encore?

If it is the 6.8 SPC I don't understand it at all.  My understanding is, it was designed for the M-16 type rifles, military and police, to allow a larger bullet for better close-range effectiveness without over-penetration.

However, I read, they used the 30 Remington cartridge which requires boltwork as well as a barrel change.  If they had went with the 6.8 TCU, which is a necked-up 223 case, only a barrel change would be necessary.

I can see it being a deer cartridge in the Condender but Im not sure it would be any better than the 30-30.

I've been considering another cartidge for my Contender carbine for my grandsons.  I am attracted to the TCU line (6, 6.5, 6.8, and 7) because they use the 223 case.

I may be missing something here.  It has happened before.

I am curious how this works out for you and what loads you settle on.
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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2006, 08:52:34 AM »
Try these sites for load data:

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/68mm-rem-spc.php
http://www.imrpowder.com/data/rifle/68mm-rem-spc.php

I like my 6.8! It shoots and kicks about like a .243.
I'd suggest not  using it for moose and especially not the "Big Bears" as
it's on the light side for game that big. Stick with deer sized game and  varmints.
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2006, 09:41:14 AM »
After reviewing the data (thanks for the links) it looks to me like a "270 Light".

I would certaintly stay away from moose and bears with it but it oughta do good on deer and turkeys with little recoil.

Hurry up and take it hunting.  I want to know.
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