6.8 Western vs 6.5 PRC

[Achucker]

Re-barrel w/1:7 or 1:8. Chamber to 270Win so you can continue to use the brass you already have.

140gn Badlands Super BullDozer @3050-3150 via r26 from a 22" bbl.

Thank me later.

Regarding the OP, nobody would want to have to make a living on the difference between the 6.5PRC vs. 6.8 Western as it applies to actually killing game. Personally if faced with only those 2 choices I'd opt for the PRC as my gut tells me it'll have greater commercial support in the long-term both ammo and brass availability will be better w/the PRC.

I have a 6.8 western and have to agree with this. I've even heard hornady hates this so much they will not even make a die for it. Although I do think the 6.8 will gain popularity as we start seeing the 6.8 sig fury get chambered for public rifles

 

[svnmag]

The 7mm Rem Mag is often overlooked because the design is a bit dated, but it's a great long range choice. I'm launching a 180 ELDM at 3020 fps. That'll shoot flatter than a 300 PRC (or 300 Win Mag) with a 225 ELDM out to nearly 2000 yards, and do it with about 10% less powder.

Also, you doing that through a faster twist?

 

[SupressYourself]

Also, you doing that through a faster twist?

Yeah, should have specified. It's an 8 twist, so not something that could be achieved with your average 'old bessie'.

 

[rapala_09]

6.8 / .277 anything is for the gays. Fight me.


Unless Elk or Moose are also in play, 6.5 Creed is more than enough gun, friendlier to shoot, and gives you far more options for both guns and ammo.

If I could marry my .270 win I would. :;:duel

 

[SupressYourself]

If I could marry my .270 win I would. :;:duel

 

[rapala_09]

cocks/h hahaha