The Six Eight Directory 6.8mm Remington SPC
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    6.8 Ammunition:

Double Tap Ammo
  • 115 grain FMJ BT 2520 fps

    Corbon Ammo
  • 115 grain HPBT 2400 fps (16" barrel)

    Remington
  • 115 grain Open Tip Match [BC .344]
  • 115 grain Metal Case [BC .292]
  • 115 grain Boat Tail Hollow Point Match [BC .333]
  • 115 grain Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded [BC .295]
    Ballistics for Remington 6.8 Ammo [24" test barrel]

    Hornady
  • 110 GR V-MAX [BC .370]
  • 110 GR BTHP/WC [BC ~.352]
    Ballistics for Hornady 6.8 Ammo [16" test barrel]

    Silver State Armory
  • 110 grain Barnes Triple-Shock X-Bullet [BC .323]
  • 110 grain Sierra Pro Hunter Bullet [BC .314]
  • 115 grain Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail Match King bullet [BC .324 to .317]
    List of Available 6.8 Ammo and Reloading Supplies

    Cor-Bon Ammo
    a rep says they will be adding 6.8 SPC ammo to their product line, but they are not sure when.

    .277 Caliber Bullets:
    Bullets over 130 grains are probably too heavy for the 6.8 SPC cartridge, but are included here for purposes of comparison. Also, some bullets may not be suitable for use in your rifle. Check with manufacturer for suitability in your rifle and cartridge.

    Remington
    115 grain Premier Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded Pointed Soft Point [BC .295]
    115 grain Remington Express Metal Case [BC .292]
    .277 caliber bullet list

    Hornady
  • 110 grain V-MAX [BC .370] - length 1.036
  • 110 grain Hollow Point [BC .352]
  • 130 grain Soft Point InterLock [BC .409]
  • 130 grain SST InterLock [BC .460] - length 1.248
    .277 caliber bullet list

    Barnes
  • 110 grain Barnes Triple-Shock X-Bullet [BC .323] - length 1.086
  • 120 grain Banded Spitzer BT [BC .438] - length 1.294

    Sierra
  • 90 grain Varminter [BC .203 to .219]
  • 110 grain Pro Hunter [BC .314] length 0.944
  • 115 grain HPBT MatchKing [BC .324] - length 0.991
  • 130 grain SBT GameKing [BC .402]
  • 130 grain SPT Pro Hunter [BC .383] - length 1.098
  • 135 grain HPBT MatchKing [BC .440] - length 1.265
  • 140 grain SBT GameKing [BC .437 to .412]
  • 140 grain HPBT GameKing [BC .366 to .390]
  • 150 grain SBT GameKing [BC .462 to .435]
    .277 caliber bullet list

    Woodleigh
  • 130 grain Protected Point [BC .409] - length 1.087
  • 150 grain Protected Point [BC .463] - length 1.209
    .277 caliber bullet list
    Retail supply

    Swift
  • 130 grain Scirocco II bonded [BC .450] - length 1.315
  • 130 grain A-Frame SS Bullet [BC .323] - length 1.090
  • 140 grain A-Frame SS Bullet [BC .414] - length 1.190
  • 150 grain A-Frame SS Bullet [BC .444] - length 1.230
    Rifle Bullets list

    Speer
  • 90 grain TNT HP [BC .275]
  • 100 grain Jacketed HP [BC .225]
  • 130 grain Grand Slam SP [BC .345]
  • 130 grain Hot-Cor Spitzer SP [BC .408]
  • 130 grain Spitzer BTSP [BC .449]
  • 140 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw SP [BC .392]
  • 150 grain Grand Slam SP [BC .385]
  • 150 grain Hot-Cor Spitzer SP [BC .481]
  • 150 grain Spitzer BTSP [BC .496]
    .277 caliber bullet list

    Nosler
  • 130 grain Nosler Solid Base [BC. 420]
  • 130 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip [BC .433] - length 1.215
  • 130 grain Nosler AccuBond [BC .435] - length 1.245
  • 130 grain Nosler Partition [BC .416] - length 1.135
  • 140 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip [BC .456]
  • 140 grain Nosler AccuBond [BC .496] - length 1.310
  • 140 grain Nosler Partition [BC .432] - length 1.190
  • 150 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip [BC .496] - length 1.350
  • 150 grain Nosler Partition [BC .465] - length 1.250
  • 160 grain Nosler Partition [BC .434] - length 1.300
    .277 caliber bullet list

    Winchester
  • 130 grain Super-X Power-Point Bullet [BC .372]

    KJG by Lutz Moeller
    (Das Kupferjagdgeschoß - the copper hunting projectile)
  • 95.7 grains [BC .426] - length 1.18 inches [load data in German]

    Lost River Ballistic
  • 135 grain J36 Hunting Bullet [BC .649] - length ~1.35?

    Sako
  • 130 grain HammerHead Bullet

    Norma
  • 130 grain SP [BC .359]
  • 150 grain SP Bullet Oryx Bonded [BC .373]

    Kodiak Bullets
    Available here and here.
  • 130 grain Bonded Jacketed Pointed Soft Point [BC .494]

    GS Custom Bullets
  • 80 grain High Velocity monometallic copper bullet - length 0.858
  • 110 grain High Velocity monometallic copper bullet - length 1.157
  • 120 grain High Velocity monometallic copper bullet - length 1.256



  •     6.8 Rifles:

    Robinson Arms
    gas operated, piston driven
    Quickly adjustable, 5 setting, gas valve
    barrel lengths 16, 18 inches

    Leitner-Wise
    self-regulating short stroke piston operation
    ARM-R rail system on some models
    barrel lengths 10.5, 14.5, 16.1, 18 inches

    Ko-tonics
    Mid-length Gas System
    1:11 twist rate
    complete uppers

    Robinson Armament
    XCR in 6.8 SPC (also available in 6.5)
    Gas Operated, Piston Driven
    Five-Setting, Quick Adjust Gas System

    Barrett Rifles
    gas operated
    ARMS SIR rail system
    barrel length: 16 inches

    Bushmaster
    gas operated
    barrel length: 16 inches

    Stag Arms
    gas operated
    right and left-handed models
    left-handed ejection, brass deflector, forward assist, ambi-selector

    Lewis Machine & Tool
    gas operated
    Monolithic Rail Platform system
    Barrels in 16 and 18 inches

    DPMS Panther Arms
    gas operated
    many options available; build your rifle online
    Barrels in 16 and 20 inches

    Rock River Arms
    gas operated
    16 inch barrel
    several rail and handguard options

    Precision Reflex, Inc. (PRI)
    gas operated
    6.8 uppers
    barrel length 16 inches

    Model 1 Sales
    gas operated
    6.8 uppers
    barrel lengths in 14.5, 16, 20, 24 inches

    White Oak Armament
    6.8 barrels (only?)
    16 or 18 inch 1:11 twist Match Grade Stainless Steel barrel
    mid-length gas system

    Olympic Arms
    gas operated
    6.8 upper
    16" barrel

    CMMG
    gas operated
    6.8 upper
    16" barrel
    numerous options.

    Ruger
    All-Weather Ranch Rifle in 6.8mm Rem SPC
    5 + 1 Magazine
    "Simple, rugged Garand-style breechbolt locking system,
    with a fixed-piston gas system and self-cleaning, moving gas cylinder."

    SSK Industries
    SSK chambers Contender, Encore, bolt actions and
    Ar-15 units for this new cartridge and is accepting orders now.

    Talon Arms Custom
    16 and 18 inch barrel lengths

    Noveske Rifleworks
    conventional gas operated uppers
    several barrel lengths from 7.5 to 18 inches

    6.8 Parts and Accessories:
    magazines
    Precision Reflex, Inc.
    C Products, LLC

    muzzle devices
    OPS Inc muzzle brake in 6.8mm
    Ko-tonics offers several muzzle devices for 6.8

    barrels
    AR15 Barrels - in 6.8mm (Randall Rausch)

        6.8 Talk and Info:

    Yahoo group
    AR15.com
    6.8 Remington SPC Forum
    Land of the 6.8 SPC Forum

    6.8 SPC FAQ
    68SPC.com | Vendors List
    Wikipedia article

    Reloading Info:
    Use at your own risk.
  • Alliant
  • Hodgdon
  • Ramshot
  • Burn Rate Chart
  • Hunting-Rifles.com Recipes (work up to these loads carefully!)

    Reloading Supplies:
    Use at your own risk.
    Ko-tronics




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