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Offline rdh

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6.8 remington ??
« on: December 23, 2007, 05:49:16 AM »
anyone have one thinking of getting one for contender either carbine barrel or pistol barrel. I already have a 223, and 30/30 barrel both 14" just wanting something else I have two conteder frames and one encore frame so any help or opintions are welcome thank you
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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2007, 06:37:53 AM »
I have a 12.5 inch MGM encore barrel in 6.8.  I haven't had a chance to hunt with it but it shoots pretty good.  I had several loads shoot sub MOA.  My barrel has a preference for Sierra pro hunters in 110 or 130 grain.  Do you reload?  If not I don't know if you would be happy with the 6.8.  There is only a handful of factory loads available and they are hard to come by in some places.   I bought mine with the intention of reloading all my ammo.  I did buy 2 boxes of Hornady factory ammo but I haven't got around to shooting it yet.  If you do reload its a fun little caliber.  Big enough to take deer sized game but small enough to keep recoil down.
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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2007, 08:51:36 AM »
 If you are looking to extend your range a 7-08 Encore should work fine as would a .260! If you are looking for a heavier game round a .375JDJ is a great round . If you just HAVE to get the 6.8 as a Novelty barrel than that's fine to! I have several overlapping barrels and enjoy each.
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Offline poncaguy

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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2007, 09:09:44 AM »
I have a 15" 6.8 spc, shoots 3/4" groups and mild recoil, I really enjoy the round, haven't had a shot at a deer yet, maybe today!
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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2007, 05:01:16 AM »
I have a 23 inch contender that I have killed 3 deer with. I use 110 hornady V Max it does a great job on deer. I also have a 12 inch MGM that shoots real good. Had some Scope Troubles with it during Deer season. Maybe next year.
Real fun to shoot.Seems to like H322 powder.
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Offline Alaska Dave

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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2008, 07:00:11 AM »
I'll have to second Preacherman as I to have the 23" barrel and it shoots the factory ammo close to an inch. Dave
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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2008, 05:49:51 PM »
Make that a third for the preacher man. I have a 12" MGM that shoots Hornady 100sp and H322 very well also. No deer yet but still late season for does and spikes.
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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2008, 03:53:31 PM »
I just bought a 14 inch SS contender barrel in 6.8 this week.  have not shot it yet    going to try h322 with smk 115 first.

BRU
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Re: 6.8 remington ??
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2008, 09:27:12 AM »
While it seems that plenty of people like the 6.8 Rem., I guess I'm one of those that haven't been drawn to that cartridge.

I'd prefer to use bullets that are a bit heavier than the 110's and 115's that are being loaded in this round.  I know that heavier .277 bullets are available, but the little 6.8 may not have enough horsepower to push them fast enough; don't know....

In a Contender, I personally would take a long look at the 7-30 Waters.  I've really enjoyed that round in the past, and may get another very soon.
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