Barrel question for all you 6.8 junkies

[Calculated steps]

Does anyone known if it really makes a difference???

 

[FrankT]

Well the more stable the platform the more accurate. Saying that the barrel nut should accomplish the same this by itself.

 

[Calculated steps]

Just if I can have a more accurate rifle from some thread lock. Hell I guss I'll just try it. I have everything I need. Just have to make time to test it an see if there is a difference on some paper

 

[1956_4x4]

From the amount of movement between the two components, I'm going to guess that the thread locker will never harden. I can leave a bottle of blue thread locker open and it will not harden. There's a term for it, but it doesn't activate until there isn't any air available (like between threads on a tightened bolt and nut). I actually have a 12oz bottle that's been missing the top forever and it still works when/as it should.

It may just look like it's worse than it really is... Hard to tell without seeing it in person.

Smitty

 

[TennJeep1618]

Shot the 6.8 for the first time this weekend. This was my first 3-shot group after i got the scope mostly dialed in.

Rifle specs and pictures are here: http://gulfcoastgunforum.com/showthread.php?117-Black-Rifle-Picture-Thread&p=114139&viewfull=1#post114139

Ammo was Federal XM68GD, shot from a beanbag rest at 100yds. Still need to shoot a couple 5 round groups, but I ran out of daylight.

.630" center to center.

 

[FrankT]

That is PIG MOA!

 

[1956_4x4]

Nice group!

Smitty

 

[TennJeep1618]

That is PIG MOA!

Nice group!

Smitty

Thanks! I'm very pleased, especially considering it's a hunting rifle and hunting ammo.

I also didn't get a chance to shoot any of the 115gr Federal Fusion ammo I bought. I'm anxious to see how that stuff groups also.

 

[Marquezj16]

Good shooting. Looks like you found your ammo.