Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
[Re: Bruce T]
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Blows the 6.5 creedmore out of the water.No man bun either.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Ibut what this gun is actually design for most ppl will not even have the tools to take it there or the dedication And there lies the problem with these "new" cartridges coming out. Unless you invest in a HIGH dollar range finder, that ain't gonna do squat over a regular old .270 at 350 yards or less
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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so, near as I can tell its a fast twist 270 wsm loaded with heavy for caliber bullets, hope it fairs better than the wsm's I don't call a 8 twist fast but it works with the 160 to 180 gr bullet. The interesting thing is they shortens the 270 wsm case changed the shoulder and pave les powder to get great velocity, now I see more bullets coming out for this caliber I hope standard 277 rifling twist is 1/10, sped up to 1/8 for the 6.8, yeah its fast.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Ibut what this gun is actually design for most ppl will not even have the tools to take it there or the dedication And there lies the problem with these "new" cartridges coming out. Unless you invest in a HIGH dollar range finder, that ain't gonna do squat over a regular old .270 at 350 yards or less So people who do are suppose to do without a gun like this? I just don't get why people feel threatened by something new or better????
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Ibut what this gun is actually design for most ppl will not even have the tools to take it there or the dedication And there lies the problem with these "new" cartridges coming out. Unless you invest in a HIGH dollar range finder, that ain't gonna do squat over a regular old .270 at 350 yards or less 270 does not have the hitting power of the 6.8 western with 175 grain bullets.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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What did those shells run^^^? Around $40 to $50 a box of 20 shells.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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I have been shooting 6.5s long before the 6.5 creedmore craze. My first was a 6.5 x 284 Win that shoots a 140 gr AMAX out to 1100 yards quite nice . Then I had to have a 6.5 x 55 Swede which is a nice Tikka. The Swede's have been killing moose for years with this round. And then I had to have a 6.5 x 300 Weatherby just because it is a 6.5 and I really like Weatherby's . And now I have a Barrett Fieldcraft in 6,5 Creedmore just because my buddy gave me one because he thought it would fit nice with the rest of my 6,5s. I would probably buy a 6.8 were it not for the current ammo shortage. Looks like a shooter.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Very nice rifle. I’m normally not one to jump on the bandwagon, but that cartridge has got some serious good reviews. I’d still like to shoot one before buying though. I sighted in a Savage .270 before hunting season for someone and that particular rifle thought it was a Magnum, lol. I want a rifle I enjoy taking to the range. I've got a Ruger #1 270 with the same problem. That thing smacks the crap out of ya
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Very nice rifle. I’m normally not one to jump on the bandwagon, but that cartridge has got some serious good reviews. Find me a bad review from any gun magazine. The online “independent” gun writers are just as bad.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Very nice rifle. I’m normally not one to jump on the bandwagon, but that cartridge has got some serious good reviews. Find me a bad review from any gun magazine. The online “independent” gun writers are just as bad. See bad reviews all the time.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Ammo just become available today.(In stock)I ordered 200 rounds.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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Looks like a potent round, Bruce. Love the Model 70. Thanks so do I.The ammo is just starting to arrive at the online stores for it.
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Re: Ordered 6.8 western today
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6.8 Winchester ammo at Fleet farm in Fargo N.D. 43.00 a box.
165 gr Nosler Accu bond bullets Nice.Thanks for the information.
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