5.56 VS 6.8 SPC AMMO TEST

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  • 20 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Dec 2, 2008Both the 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel have a greater potential for . During tests, shots taken at distances ranging from 50 to 75 yards with the 6.5 . the M855 5.56 due to overall satisfactory performance and ammo availability. .
  • 6 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Jan 245.56 vs 6.5 Grendel vs 6.8 SPC article/review 65Grendel Forum. . no guns and no ammo for either the 6.5 Grendel or the 6.8 Rem SPC so both are . During tests, shots taken at distances ranging from 50 to 75 yards with the .
  • Jun 25, 2008 – To utilize 6.8 SPC in his AR carbine or SBR/subcarbine (AR-15/M16, M4/M4A1, . with information about the 6.8mm SPC ammo they're manufacturing. . Test Cartridge & Weapon; 223/5.56 62 grain green tip SS109, 16” 1/7 .
  • 8 posts - 7 authors - Last post: May 5, 2009I'm getting a 6.8SPC for law enforcement work but am having a . Anyone have any data, or could you refer me where to locate data comparing 5.56 to 6.8 . Check out these tests performed with Federal's .223 rifle ammo and .
  • Aug 9, 2011 – Back then there had been no factory ammo available, so I had to rely on reloads that . Unusually in 6.8 SPC the capacity is five rounds and not the normal four. . came from the box a bit on the heavy side, which showed up in initial accuracy testing. . . It is the same problem the .223 had vs the NATO 5.56. .
  • Jan 10, 2009 – The following article is the best history of 6.8 SPC to date: . Magazine capacity is slightly reduced vs. . Reference Ballistics, Light & Fast 5.56mm _BC_ _MV_ 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 . October 2005, Silver State Armory is currently shipping 6.8SPC ammunition using their own high-quality brass. .
  • 81 posts - 32 authors - Last post: Jun 26Bad gun, bad ammo, or is 6.8 SPC a just not an accurate round? . I want to know about the accuracy of the 6.8 SPC vs. 5.56mm. . . Well done civilian 6.8 mm testing recorded very good performance from the various vendors' .
  • 28 posts - 18 authors - Last post: Apr 16, 2010Who here has experience with the 6.8SPC and can shed some light as to the better . For a SHTF round, you will be better served by the 5.56 due to price and availability of ammo. . . Check out the forums for the 6.8 SPC at .
  • 15 posts - 3 authors - Last post: May 16, 2006The 6.8 SPC is basically a 5.56 with a bigger bullet in a caliber known for its high . . Based on the merits of low recoil, large ammunition count, ease of training, . One test is worth one thousand expert opinions as they say. .
  • Ballistics Battle of the 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC and 5.56 NATO . . ammo for testing and we did not have one failure to feed or other ammunition-related malfunction. .
  • 20 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Feb 13, 2006The 6.8 SPC, 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO are from a bolt action rifle. . They did say the ammo will be available thru all the usual distribution . I've copied some of the info and links here so you can check it out for yourself if .
  • Aug 31, 2010 – 6.8mm SPC cartridge compared to 5.56mm NATO cartridge. .
  • Nov 18, 2007 – Title: 5.56 Vs 6.8SPC ammo test. Post by: Jeff on November .
  • Jan 4, 2011 – You are here: Home » Ammunition » The 6.8mm Remington SPC . Using the handloaded Hornady 110-grain V-Max bullets, the Custom CZ . After testing a variety of bullets in 5.56mm, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm and 7.62mm, .
  • 5 posts - 5 authors - Last post: May 275.56 NATO VS 6.8 SPC - Page 4 - AR15.COM. . Sight in with premium ammo for .
  • 10 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Dec 26, 2009The 6.8 SPC can expand/fragment/disrupt out to 400 yards with the right ammo and barrel versus about 160 yards with the 5.56. If you're a .
  • Please use Internet Explorer or Safari to continue shopping for Bushmaster Parts & Accessories. . . Bushmaster's 16" chrome lined, heavy carbine barrels - headspaced, test . . higher pressures encountered when firing 5.56mm ammo in a .223 chamber . 6.8mm SPC Caliber * 16" M4 Profile Barrel * with 26 Round 6.8mm .
  • 6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Feb 7, 2006[Archive] Pros and Cons of a 6.8 Rem SPC vs 5.56? . Is 6.8 Ammo available? Are 10 round . The four factory loads all have a muzzle velocity (MV) of 2800 fps and a muzzle energy (ME) of 2002 ft. lbs. from a 24" test barrel. .
  • 12 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Sep 9, 2007Saw this vid on youtube. W B 5.56 Vs 6.8SPC ammo test.
  • Nov 18, 2007 – 5.56 Vs 6.8SPC ammo test. . 5.56 Vs 6.8SPC ammo test. « on: November 18, 2007, 10:27:46 PM ». Interesting video. Cheesy .
  • SimilarCQB-Team.com • View topic - A change in standard NATO ammunition?You +1'd this publicly. Undo5 posts - 2 authors - Last post: Jun 19The battle stands between the 6.5 Grendell and the 6.8 SPC, wich one . What do you think about these calibers 5.56 NATO vs 6.5 Grendell vs 6.8 SPC? . " Ballistics tests found that the round caused "consistent initial yaw in .
  • 21 posts - 16 authors - Last post: Oct 29, 2010I had planned on getting a 5.56 upper just for the price of ammo and availability . The 6.8spc is said to be enough gun for anything up to black bear, and while . .. I' d like to see some barrier tests of heavy construction 6.8 SPC .
  • 10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jun 18This was with every kind of 6.8 ammo and magazine I could get my hands on. . Rifle Test on a Prairie Dog Shoot . I'm now considering either selling my 6.8 upper or just buying a 5.56 so I can switch them out depending on whether I'm target shooting . This is my perspective on the cost of 6.8SPC ammo. .
  • 69 posts - 14 authors - Last post: Jan 23, 20106.8 SPC Velocity at 15' Energy(Ft.-Lbs.) Group Size in Inches . .. with the better springs, I'd consider it an option just b/c of the price of ammo. . . Anyone see any FBI protocol tests comparing these very light 6.8 vs heavy 5.56? .
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  • [Archive] Factory loaded 6.8 SPC Ammunition as well as 6.8 SPC reloading .
  • 11 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jul 5, 2007I have been testing both 6.5 Grendell and 6.8 SPC cartridges in both AR-15 and . First the availability of ammo and brass. . . and a round with a high BC ( whether 5.56mm, 6.5mm, or 6.8mm) becomes a very practical option. .
  • 5.56 Vs 6.8SPC ammo test - YouTube Oct 16, 2006 - 52 sec - Uploaded by Davidkxx
  • 32 posts - 22 authors - Last post: May 28, 2010debating either the 6.8 or 5.56 for a long range ar build . . I absolutely LOVE my new Stag Model 7 Hunter in 6.8mm SPC, with Silver State's 110 grain Accubond ammo. The 6.8mm . Check out 68forums.com -- wealth of info! .
  • 78 posts - 45 authors - Last post: Dec 3, 2010I've seen various tests that show sometimes conflicting info. .
  • 6.8 mm Remington SPC (left) as compared to the 5.56×45mm NATO . In tests, it was determined that a 6.5mm projectile had the best accuracy, but a 7mm . more ammunition than would otherwise be possible with the larger caliber round. .
  • Buy .223 Rem / 5.56x45 ammo at discount prices at Lucky Gunner . 5.8x42 DAP -87, 5, 895, 2000, heavy ball from machine gun or sniper rifle barrel . The 6.8 Rem SPC is, to certain extent, a direct rival to the 6.5 Grendel round described .
  • NOTE: If you have corrections, relevant links, pictures, or anything else that may be of . Ammunition comparison tests by Doctor Roberts. Rifle bullets .223. 6.8 SPC . .. 1) Multiple round, high velocity 5.56 75 grain Hornady BTHP vs 77 grain .
  • The 6.5 Grendel (or 6.5×39mm) is a proprietary intermediate cartridge .
  • www.armedresponsetraining.com 5.56 Vs 6.8SPC ammo test.
  • 13 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Feb 25, 20105.56mm vs. 6.8mm . First, I want to say that 6.8mm SPC will outperform 5 .
  • 34 posts - 18 authors - Last post: Aug 27, 2009I hear a lot of criticism concerning the effectivity of 5.56 ammo so I want to learn more. 6.8 looks . Here's my 6.8 SPC that I built around a WOA 1:11 SPR barrel. Here's some 5.56 and . . Here are some ballistic tests: So as you .
  • 5.56 vs. 6.8 SPC vs. 7.62 - YouTube Nov 8, 2010 - 5 min - Uploaded by allMTN
  • Feb 21, 2011 – How serious is the danger of firing 5.56 ammo in .223 guns? . Check your owner's manual or call the company directly and make sure you get an answer you feel . . Since I got the 6.8 spc, never shoot the original AR's much. .
  • Hopes that the 6.8 SPC would become the next great advancement in hunting . After testing a multitude of factory ammunition and handloads in four different . .. an alternative to the 5.56 NATO, or by those who attempt to educate the general .
  • 37 posts - 14 authors - Last post: Jul 25Have you ever done a test where you take a 6.8 SPC SAAMI test barrel, . Example is that with SAAMI reference ammunition we got a difference of . . Likewise, it is not a good idea to shoot 5.56mm in a 223 chamber, or 300 .
  • Aug 31, 2011 - What is the barrel length of the 5.56mm rifle you used? . www. armedresponsetraining.com5.56 Vs 6.8SPC ammo test .
  • SSA ammunition used in testing of Lewis Machine (LMT) CQB MRP 5.56mm . 6.8SPC Ammunition vs 6.5 Grendel as Replacement for 5.56mm NATO .
  • The 6.8 mm SPC cartridge is roughly mid-way between the M855 5.56 mm and the . The original military ammunition and chamber design gave velocities in the . . There are currently 4 known military variations in use or in test: according to .
  • Jan 10, 2011 – Read Part 3: (Direct Gas Impingement (DI/DGI) vs. . The primary wounding mechanism for 5.56mm NATO and .223 is bullet fragmentation. . small arms ammunition for the US Military, and lots of ammo that fail testing but are deemed . . 6.8 SPC ammo is expensive in general and may be a mission specific .
  • Apr 5, 2004 – The 6.8 Remington SPC (Special Purpose Cartridge) was developed by Remington and the US military as a replacement for the 5.56mm . For accuracy testing, we fired a sixteen inch barreled rifle at a range of one hundred meters. . and will most likely improve as the ammunition is further developed. .
  • 5.56, 6.8, 308 rifle ammo test - YouTube Oct 16, 2006 - 1 min - Uploaded by Davidkxx
  • Oct 17, 2009 – The 6.8mm SPC doesn't stack properly in standard 5.56mm . 6.5 MPC ammo will reportedly feed as reliably as 5.56x45mm NATO ball . for the 5.56's replacement (and thus a better answer than the 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel) for infantry assault rifles and carbines. . . Check out the Federov Avtomat of 1916 .
  • 11 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Apr 18, 20085.56 or 6.8 SPC? Another question from me about ammo for the AR. Hope you guys dont get sick of this too quickly. I am still trying to decide on .

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