the 6.8 SPC for hunting

foxtrapper · Dec 14, 2013

I got an outside of MDS endorsement on this caliber last night to add to the MDS ones, so it looks like my best bet for AR deer hunting would be getting a 6.8 upper to put on my AR lower. It beats buying an AR10 in cost.

So what all should I know about this sort of venture? Recommendations for 20 inch barrel uppers- brands, barrel twists, etc? How about my AR mags? The magwell? I figure the 20" heavy barrel would be best for accuracy.

LOL I hope Cecil remains a rifle deer county for a long time...

BlackBart · Dec 14, 2013

At twice the weight of a 5.56 I rather like it.

Overboost44 · Dec 14, 2013

Check this thread out in case you missed it.
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=139167&highlight=6.8

BradMacc82 · Dec 14, 2013

16" would be likely ideal. You don't gain much by adding barrel length with that caliber, unless your going for Major Power Factor - then it'd be an 18" barrel.

jimbobborg · Dec 14, 2013

Bison Armory for the upper. I was one of the first to get one, it's still my most accurate rifle. Don't get Remington ammunition, buy it direct from Silver State Armory. I'd suggest the Spec II load 110gr Accubonds. PRI mags if you reload, otherwise http://www.midwayusa.com/product/18...with-anti-tilt-follower-stainless-steel-black

stu929 · Dec 14, 2013

PSA has 6.8 uppers all the time I just picked up one for 329 with out the bcg.

If you want a 20 inch a stag 7 is very very hard to ignore. I saw one for 575 complete shipped and almost pulled the trigger but from what I have seen you don't give up a ton with the shorter barrel so I went with a 14.7 rather than lugging a 20 inch barrel around. 16 is prob the best balance but they only had 14.7/18/20 in stock and I won't miss the velocity at md hunting ranges.

Mags can be expensive but you really don't need more than 2 5rd mags.

engineerbrian · Dec 15, 2013

I took 2 does the other day. Both were with a 6.8 SPC using the Federal Fusion ammo.

Doe 1; 30 yards away quartering towards me, shot her in the chest. She ran about 40 yards and dropped. Not much of a blood trail, but when I field dressed her I couldn't believe the damage. Her insides looked like they went through a grinder!

Doe 2; 25 yards broad side, shot her in the heart. The exit wound was pumping blood like an open faucet, dropped a short distance away.

The 6.8 SPC is my new go to for deer hunting. The gun is short, light, quiet, and the round does great! As for mags, they are pretty cheap, but I would recommend using a smaller 5 or 10 round mag (no more than 8 rounds in the mag per MD law) for hunting. The larger mag seems to get in the way a bit, at least it did for me.

CEK · Dec 15, 2013

I second the Bison Armory 16", in my opinion is all you need. I used a troy trx extreme forend and mstn muzzle brake. A 3x9x40 Leupold VX2 in a DNZ mount tops it off. Silver state ammo and PRI mags. 6.8 will put their ass in the dirt if you do your part which isn't hard cause it shoots like a laser.

sykesville · Dec 15, 2013

A guy in my gun club sighted in his 6.8 in Oct in a club competition. After sighting in, he put nearly every round in the bulls-eye at 200 yards all afternoon. Off hand and with scope, 16-inch barrel. Wilson Combat upper.

dbledoc · Dec 15, 2013

I hunt with a 6.8 spc. I built the upper with a BCM upper, Bison 18" Barrel and AAC flash hider (hope to put a can on it soon). It's a tack driver with silver state ammo or Federal Fusion. I also like Hornday custom for deer. Have had some good success up to 200 yards so far.

stu929 · Dec 15, 2013

engineerbrian said:
I took 2 does the other day. Both were with a 6.8 SPC using the Federal Fusion ammo.

Doe 1; 30 yards away quartering towards me, shot her in the chest. She ran about 40 yards and dropped. Not much of a blood trail, but when I field dressed her I couldn't believe the damage. Her insides looked like they went through a grinder!

Doe 2; 25 yards broad side, shot her in the heart. The exit wound was pumping blood like an open faucet, dropped a short distance away.

The 6.8 SPC is my new go to for deer hunting. The gun is short, light, quiet, and the round does great! As for mags, they are pretty cheap, but I would recommend using a smaller 5 or 10 round mag (no more than 8 rounds in the mag per MD law) for hunting. The larger mag seems to get in the way a bit, at least it did for me.

I also have fusion ammo but havent had a chance to hit the woods yet the three day season in Jan will be a quick test. What length upper are you running?

Do you have a source for brass ? I found a decent place but they only sell them by the 500 and I don't need that much.
Thanks
Steve

dbledoc · Dec 15, 2013

stu929 said:
Do you have a source for brass ? I found a decent place but they only sell them by the 500 and I don't need that much.
Thanks
Steve

I keep my fired brass but don't reload. So if you want it you can have it. Probably have 60-80 pieces laying around.

jeepin13 · Dec 17, 2013

I have the Stag 7 I built specifically as a deer rifle. So far I love it. Took a 7pt in W. VA on black friday. Deer ran maybe 15-20 yards tops. Shot was about 110 yards.

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