300 BLK is that it is available in subsonic rounds in stores. Still, it’s very popular and has a growing fan base of hunters. But I have to confess, I’m not on the bandwagon here. Hot on the heels of the 6.8 SPC in popularity is the. A 110-grain bullet flies at 2,700 fps with 1,780 ft.-lbs. A 95-grain bullet leaves the barrel at 2,850 feet per second and has 1,715 foot-pounds of energy. 270-caliber bullet shoots flat and retains its energy well down range. It’s perfect for whitetail, great for hogs and it doubles as a fantastic defensive round. Of all the AR deer cartridges on the market, the 6.8 SPC is the most versatile, and I believe it’s the best. Additionally, in 2013 Federal released the Fusion MSR 6.8, ammunition specifically designed for hunting with 6.8 SPC ARs. Having a giant like Federal behind the cartridge makes it a sure bet you’ll be seeing more of it. Silver State Armory makes excellent ammo at a great price, as does Federal Ammunition. Offerings range from good-quality budget ammo from Sellier & Ballot and American Eagle to high-end custom loads from Wilson Combat. Thankfully, more ammunition manufacturers are jumping on the 6.8 SPC wagon, making it more common on store shelves and online. It’s my favorite AR cartridge.Ī lot of shooters agree, with it being the second-best selling AR cartridge on the market right now, and it’s not because of a big corporate push but rather the people who shoot it and hunt with it. I’m a huge advocate of the 6.8 SPC (Special Purpose Cartridge).

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