If you extrapolate data a little bit it looks like I should be able to eventually build a load with 175 grain pills and still get 2950 fps.
I would definitely feel safe with that load here in Alaska. Not that would hunt Grizz with it (have my 300wm for that) but with that high of a sectional...
Yeah there is nothing wrong with browning, my buddy has one that shoots lights out with factory ammo, and I may go that route. A 1-7.5 future proofs your purchase s little bit.. especially if someone comes out with a 180 or 185 grain projectile for 6.8
Does anyone have a complete list of all the manufacturers currently chambering for 6.8 western?
Obviously there is
Winchester & Browning
But otherwise
Fierce
Christensen
Is this it? I'm nearing decision time and would like to know all my options..
I'd really like a Tikka 6.8 western but I...
All this is tantalizing for my poor brain. The thought of building a 170 barnes eol load with some good quality brass is rather exciting.
I really hope federal gets on the band wagon soon. I'd really like to see a 175 grain terminal ascent for 6.8 western. I just really like that bullet, had...
It sounds like they will do a trial run and offer some for sale to select purchasers as soon as this summer. The lots will be limited with those who purchase the first batch being asked for feedback.. typical r&d before full scale production.
Any news in 6.8 western is big news. This however...
Sorry i missed the list of vendors, here it is
Unknown Munitions
Blue Collar Reloading
Drifters Gear
Raven Rock Precision
Bighorn Sales Ltd (canada)
TC HR Consulting
Reloading International
J@A Outdoors
I just received this from my sales/marketing contact at adg
I wanted to send you an update on the status of 6.8WSTN.
Good news first. We are going to manufacture 6.8WSTN. Unfortunately, a date has not been set for our first full production run. It will most likely be Q1 of 2025 (schedules...
How did this work out? I have some 4350 and 212 ELD X as well. Any insight to save me some precious powder? I'm reloading once fired brass hornady, nosler and some Norma.
Also firing from Bergara B14 HMR Wilderness rifle. 26" barrel.
Yeah I get that, I guess I'm not a very good shooter myself. I have a bit of trouble at 1000 yards. I can hit a 4x4 steel maybe 1 out of 5-10 shots depending on the day. Being lacking in the skills department I'm seeing things from the flattest shooting perspective.. less compensation I have to...
Your not wrong, I guess I just look at it like there is a pinnacle for every cartridge for velocity energy and balistic performance. When you hit the peak performance that's kind of ideal adding heavier bullets with less powder just starts to go the opposite way with performance.. 🤷♂️ I don't...
Well.. are you saying choice ammo ceo is lying to me? He (Jon) told me they had an order in and that there wasn't enough available for them to make a lot of them.. perhaps they need enough to work up a dependable load? I don't know.. I'm just taking what i was told at face value 🤷
Perhaps...