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Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

Thats news to me. Good, it sounded like they're going to release last year but covid pushed it back. Save me the hassle of doing a semi-custom build. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
- Aaron P.
- Post #149
- Mar 11, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

Kind of where I'm at. Although I think we'll be waiting a long time. They haven't even released any rifles in 6.5 prc despite how trendy it it's been since its release. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
- Aaron P.
- Post #145
- Mar 11, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

Don't hold your breath either. If the talks in DC turn to laws, the Bolt actions are going to absorb all the demand that semi autos hold. I'd like to think this current situation isn't repeated for the hunting community any time soon though. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
- Aaron P.
- Post #94
- Jan 19, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

Or 6mm creedmoor. It's the one cartridge I've consistently seen along I5 in Oregon at least Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
- Aaron P.
- Post #92
- Jan 19, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

I'd love to see what a 277 fury can do with a heavy for caliber bullet and a standard 22-24" barrel. I just don't see it taking off for a long time because of it's unique case design and over built action to withstand the high pressure. No mass production manufacturer is going to want to have a...
- Aaron P.
- Post #77
- Jan 18, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

Right? Industry black magic or actual engineering at play? They're saying that it can edge out the rem mag because of the higher sammi rating, and the steeper shoulder angle allows it to push the bullets faster than the 270wsm with less powder burnt ala less recoil than either. If true, its...
- Aaron P.
- Post #46
- Jan 17, 2021
- Forum: Firearms
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Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

They're claiming the 6.8 has as good, if not higher muzzle velocity at the same grain size as a 7 rem mag ammo with less recoil as well. If bullet tech were equivalent, the bc's would be more favorable too. Definitely a crowded cartridge selection now, but it may be most ideal cartridge for...
- Aaron P.
- Post #44
- Jan 17, 2021
- Forum: Firearms