Support for 6.8 western?

[ElPollo]

It is interesting that Browning has already included the 7 PRC for their X-bolt line.

 

[Arcus Venator]

As a long time 270 WCF fan, I like the 6.8 Western. A modernized 270 WCF, not a bad option at all. I plan on getting a rifle chambered chambered in 6.8 Western. Just have not made up my mind.

 

[UnckleBob]

Does anyone know if 6.8W cartridges will fit in a magazine that goes in a M5 bottom metal.

 

[fuzzymarindave]

It is interesting that Browning has already included the 7 PRC for their X-bolt line.

Their line-up bounces around with a lot of offerings. For a while they had 280AI in the x-bolt (maybe still do?).

 

[Gila]

Does anyone know if 6.8W cartridges will fit in a magazine that goes in a M5 bottom metal.

Don’t know about M5 but the longest possible COAL with the 175 gr game changer kissing the lands in a SAAMI chamber is 2.96”.

 

[wartak]

Seekins makes rifles chambered in 6.8 Western as well. Barrel makers will spin one up for ya. I bought a prefit barrel off the shelf. Just as much ammo out there as the 7 PRC right now. The 165 LRAB and 175 Gamechanger are popular loads. As of now Winchester, Browning and Choice produce ammo. For handloaders, plenty of bullets available. Brass is only being produced by Winchester as of now but looking for some premium brass to be available by the end of the year.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. 7mm PRC

Both the 6.8 Western and 7mm PRC are designed for long range work and are solid all-around choices for hunting. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

www.americanhunter.org

The 6.8 Western Cartridge - Rokslide

The 6.8 Western Cartridge. Jesse Werner explains why he chose the 6.8 Western for his latest deer and elk rifle.

www.rokslide.com

This is mostly true, however the part in the articles stating that the 7prc gets a bit more velocity is a total overstatement. Most of the data I have seen the 7prc gets sub 2900 fps with 175 eldx and meanwhile the 6.8 western is getting real-world velocities of 2860ish in 24" barrel with far less powder. I wonder why so few folks these days take into account cartridge efficiency?

 

[wartak]

Don’t know about M5 but the longest possible COAL with the 175 gr game changer kissing the lands in a SAAMI chamber is 2.96”.

They work in 6.5PRC rifles however mine feeds like trash and so does a friend of mines rifle. I believe the prc is a little longer than 6.8 isn't it?
My PRC the tips of the bullets are mangled by the time it feeds into the chamber completely because of the odd feeding angle.

 

[timfresh]

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@Gila there is not "just as much ammo out there" as was discussed in the other 6.8 thread.

This picture was taken at the largest sporting goods store in my immediate area. There is not even a space for 6.8W.

I have also been to two smaller shops, no 6.8 but they do have 7prc.

Ammoseek: 103 results for 6.8/344 results for 7prc.

Midway: 1 6.8/5 7prc.

Most of the 6.8 factory ammo that I can find is also copper. Maybe they should have called it the 6.8 California?

Lol. 6.8 California.

 

[UnckleBob]

Ammunition is impossible to find. Scheels, Cabelas, and Midway. I could have gotten more loads, but they did not interest me. Once these rounds are fired, I'll have enough brass to last a few years reloading this Hunting cartridge.

When I shoot a volume rounds, it will be with my 6 ARC OR 6.5CM.

 

[jgraff08]

Be a man an custom build lol

As a long time 270 WCF fan, I like the 6.8 Western. A modernized 270 WCF, not a bad option at all. I plan on getting a rifle chambered chambered in 6.8 Western. Just have not made up my mind.

 

[Ringbill27]

For those interested this is posted unknown munitions ADG brass page.

Expected ship date for the 6.8 western. 8/14/2024!

 

[wartak]

Ok Barnes any day now. I can't understand why they are holding their breath on loading for 6.8 western.

 

[jgraff08]

Loading like factory ammo that's a brass issue

 

[wartak]

Loading like factory ammo that's a brass issue

Doesn't Barnes use Remington brass?

 

[jgraff08]

Doesn't Barnes use Remington brass?

Maybe but remember hasn't made 6.8 brass yet

 

[FredinBoise]

I don't see the 6.8 or the 7 doing anything existing cartridges can't do. Now I'm talking about reasonable usage hunting. Neither as as good on Elk as a 300 Win and larger calibers. Especially on public land where you need to drop elk in their tracks if you want your tag on it. ....... For that matter, 270Win to '06 will do just as well if not better on deer at all reasonable ranges. Too many fades today.

 

[wartak]

I don't see the 6.8 or the 7 doing anything existing cartridges can't do. Now I'm talking about reasonable usage hunting. Neither as as good on Elk as a 300 Win and larger calibers. Especially on public land where you need to drop elk in their tracks if you want your tag on it. ....... For that matter, 270Win to '06 will do just as well if not better on deer at all reasonable ranges. Too many fades today.

I'd beg to differ.. 6.8 western has way less recoil than a 300 winmag or an 06. It's basically a 270wsm with factory offerings up to 175 grain bullets. That's a great offering for someone like myself who has daughters that would like to start moose hunting. Or even small framed men/women.

 

[wartak]

Maybe but remember hasn't made 6.8 brass yet

Oh I'm well aware of that

 

[kevingm1987]

I don't see the 6.8 or the 7 doing anything existing cartridges can't do. Now I'm talking about reasonable usage hunting. Neither as as good on Elk as a 300 Win and larger calibers. Especially on public land where you need to drop elk in their tracks if you want your tag on it. ....... For that matter, 270Win to '06 will do just as well if not better on deer at all reasonable ranges. Too many fades today.

Wait, what? Old school .30 cals or larger are better for elk and .270 and 30-06 are better for deer than a 7prc or 6.8w? Do you live under a rock?

 

[Gila]

To think all of my tales of woe started when I put my back pack on a diet because I got too fat.

Tried to make my 300 win mag lighter but then it kicked the livin’ crap out of my shoulder. Solution was to re-barrel to 6.8 Western (magnum bolt-face). Never thought I would be shooting a 175 gr bullet out of a 270 bore.

270 Win stabilized heavy bullets like a spinning top so re-barreled to 284 Win (standard bolt-face). Runs with the 280AI dogs.

The paradigm shift to short action cartridges that shoot long, heavy for caliber, high BC bullets is here to stay!