Barrel question for all you 6.8 junkies

[TennJeep1618]

I managed to get 68forums unblocked at work and just found a sticky in the hunting section. This is the conclusion:

Summary:

So, if you are looking into the question "what bullet should I choose...?" Consider a few things.

1) do I shoot more deer at ranges of 100 yards, than any other animal, with my rifle? If so, you could do very well with the Nosler Accubond, the 120 SST, the TSX / TTSX's, or the 110 SPH, if you just happen to find that's the most accurate in your gun. ETA: agreed with others who've shot deer with it, that at these ranges, the 90 TNT should also work well.

2) do I shoot deer at longer ranges, say up to 300 yards, and lots of hogs, with the same rifle? If so, then I would recommend that you pick the 110 Accubond or the 95 TTSX. The Accubond is a proven performer with good BC, and the 95 TTSX opens at speeds as low as 1600 FPS giving it a wide functioning / expansion range.

3) am I shooting hogs most often with a deer once a year? If so, I would pick the 85 TSX, 85 E-tip, 95 TTSX, or 110 TSX. The 120 SST seems to be doing a great job for some of our members, but recognize that the trajectory is a bit more of an arc than with the super flat 85 TSX or flat 95 TTSX.

4) Am I shooting coyotes? maybe a deer or two? The 90 TNT, 110 Hornady OTM and CEB Raptors all will work.


** Remember, this considers only hunting performance, and not all our available bullets. I hope this helps some of you choose your bullets for this upcoming season! Any and all input is most welcome as there is a plethora of good info from our other members.

Looks like the 110 Accubond is my best for all around hog, deer and over 100yd shooting.

 

[FrankT]

Remember that is all before the Federals were released..Nothin wrong w the Accubonds at all.

 

[TennJeep1618]

Remember that is all before the Federals were released..Nothin wrong w the Accubonds at all.

I didn't realize that. Thanks for the info. Do you happen to know what bullets your Federal Ammo use?

 

[FrankT]

90 gold dot and 115 Fusion, they are not selling the 90's as a component.

 

[TennJeep1618]

I went ahead and ordered the ARP 16" Socom barrel and Superbolt. I would have preferred the Scout contour, but it looks like it could be months before they get back in stock.

H from ARP made a comment on 68forums that the DEA ordered every 12.5" 6.8 barrel he had in stock last week, so that scared me into going ahead and placing the order while they still have some 16" in stock.

 

[FrankT]

Yeah looks like DEA and other alphabet agencies are going to the 6.8 for SBR's, good news I would imagine! Iron Works might have had an ARP 16" Scout as they are the major ARP builder.

 

[TennJeep1618]

Yeah looks like DEA and other alphabet agencies are going to the 6.8 for SBR's, good news I would imagine! Iron Works might have had an ARP 16" Scout as they are the major ARP builder.

I'm pretty sure I checked with them the other day and they were out of all the ARP barrels. I could be mistaken.

I'm not really upset about the Socom contour. It will be a little heavy, but I'll survive.

 

[FrankT]

Brett is a really good guy and sells parts for a good price. but he is one of the unofficial ARP builders. What is the SOCOM a bit heavier than the Scout?

 

[TennJeep1618]

Brett is a really good guy and sells parts for a good price. but he is one of the unofficial ARP builders. What is the SOCOM a bit heavier than the Scout?

Yes sir.

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[TennJeep1618]

Turns out the Socom barrel is only 4oz heavier than the Scout, so I'm not worried about that little of a difference.

 

[FrankT]

Yeah that is not enough to worry about.

 

[TennJeep1618]

Got my ARP 16" Socom barrel yesterday. I went ahead and trued the receiver and bedded the barrel extension last night so it would have plenty of time to cure before I finish the build tomorrow. I'll post pictures of the rifle when I get it complete.

 

[ksenter]

bedded the barrel extension? Never heard of this before. Please elaborate

 

[TennJeep1618]

bedded the barrel extension? Never heard of this before. Please elaborate

I basically did exactly what this video shows.

 

[FrankT]

I have never seen one that sloppy but I can see the bedding adding to the accuracy somewhat. Thanks for the Lesson!

 

[TennJeep1618]

I have never seen one that sloppy but I can see the bedding adding to the accuracy somewhat. Thanks for the Lesson!

Mine wasn't that sloppy either, but I didn't figure it could hurt.

 

[JohnAL]

As a side note, I quit with the Loctite Blue and started using this. It works the same and is a whole lot less messy. Just twist the bottom and you can push out exactly how much you need without it dripping all over everything. Toothpaste consistency. I don't remember but I got it at either Walmart or Advanced Auto Parts.

http://abbotsrc.co.uk/Product.aspx?ProductId=2834666

 

[FrankT]

Thanks John

 

[1956_4x4]

With that much play between the components, I doubt any type of thread locker will help. I would find out which item is out of spec and replace it.

Smitty

 

[ksenter]

military weapons are notoriously known to be loose. What he's trying to do is lessen the variances. I think its a fine way to do it. Not something I'd be interested in, but would work fine given the situation