What Next 6.5 Grendel or 6.8 SPC

frogman68 · Oct 2, 2016

As the election nears I need to finish my lowers.
Looking at either 6.5 Grendel or 6.8 SPC . Comparing the 2 , ballistics are similar , the grendel is almost 300 more. Ammo seems cheaper for the 6.8 (will reload just looking at the finished price) . Which one (and why) would you build ?

Hit and Run · Oct 2, 2016

http://abesguncave.com/6-5-grendel-vs-6-8-spc-a-different-perspective/

Provides a pretty good article worth the read. Both good cartridges....

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Blacksmith101 · Oct 2, 2016

Both good cartridges and as you said similar ballistics. You are more likely to find 6.8 SPC commercial ammo in local gun stores. You might want to survey the stores in your area and see who carries what because even if you reload sometimes it is handy to be able to pick up a box when needed.

GunnerGunz · Oct 2, 2016

I was looking at the ballistics of the 6.8 SPC today and liked what I was reading but reloading components for this caliber does not yet have a huge variety to choose from. But i would still like to use this caliber at some point in the future. as it will get to be more popular

lazarus · Oct 2, 2016

Just between the two, 6.8spc. I was reading a good article about them and the author was leaning towards the Grendel. Their schtick was that by 300 meters the Grendel retains great energy and has less drop because of the better ballistic coefficient. My thing though is, around these parts I'd be hunting at 100yds or less in most cases so the 6.8spc is going to be a little better.

What about .277 wolverine? They sell does to resize .223 cases for it and it uses the same bullet as 6.8. Only slightly less velocity and MV than 6.8SPC and you can use the same BCG and mags as .223/5.56

BUFF7MM · Oct 2, 2016

I have the 6.8 and it's a dream to reload for. It's a terror on white tails too. I can't really speak for or against the Grendel, I was thinking of building one but since I already had the 6.8 I opted for the 25-45 Sharps for the build.

stu929 · Oct 2, 2016

I like my 6.8 a lot but I've debated selling it since I build my 300 blk and my hunting lands furthest shot is 100 yards. Had access to some land that took some fsirly long adventurous walks but the land was sold and now I'm stuck on a tiny plot so 300 from now on.

Otherwise can use my bolt gun.

Nothing wrong with the 6.8 accurate decent punch but now that I have the 300 blk and a can that should be approved by Christmas well the 6.8 doesn't seem as vital anymore.

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MikeTF · Oct 2, 2016

I picked the 6.8 SPCII.

DaemonAssassin · Oct 2, 2016

GunnerGunz said:
I was looking at the ballistics of the 6.8 SPC today and liked what I was reading but reloading components for this caliber does not yet have a huge variety to choose from. But i would still like to use this caliber at some point in the future. as it will get to be more popular

6.8 SPC has had since before 2005 to get popular.

The popularity of the cartridge on the mainstream side (RRA, Bushmaster, DPMS, etc... off the rack rifles) was dying off, back in 2010. You might be waiting a while on the popularity to grow...

Tower43 · Oct 3, 2016

This about settles it.... I was debating another 5.56 build or a 6.8... I think ill do a 6.8

rtse4me · Oct 3, 2016

I just put together a Grendel since I access to shoot long range. Being able to shoot 1000 yds on an AR15 platform was my reason. Also I have 2 other 6.5 rifles so I could use the same bullet in all 3. Wolf came out with inexpensive steel cased Grendel ammo recently for about .30 /round

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