Re: 6.8SPC v/s 6.5 Grendel/ Super light whitetail bolt
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am always amused at folks that say they don't see a need for a bolt gun in 6.8, yet would have no problem owning a bolt gun in .223.
Basically, the 6.8 SPCII has all of the benefits of the .223 while not suffering from the problems associated with the .223.
When using bullets of similar BC's, for example the 75 grain .223 vs the 110 grain 6.8, the 6.8 has virtually identical exterior ballistics but hit with half again the energy. For example, if the .223 load hits with 800 ft lbs, the 6.8 hits with 1200. </div></div>
Who says I own a bolt-action .223?
What "problems" are associated with the .223 Rem?
Yes .223 and 6.8 have similar trajectory, with the 6.8 having marginally more energy. And what is the big deal here? Both have more than enough terminal energy to kill deer and other thin skin game at reasonable distances.
The entire reason the 6.8 SPS and 6.5 Grendel exist is an attempt to provide the energy attainable in a bolt-action to a small-fram AR platform. Again, what is the purpose of working backwards---using small cartridges in a bolt-action? The guns aren't going to be any lighter than what is capable from the other centerfire cartridges. Then you've not got to worry about the odd bolt in the case of the 6.5 G.
What does the 6.8 do that the typical bolt-action cartridges such as .308, .243, 7mm-08, .257 Roberts, .260 Rem,6mm Rem,.223, .22-250 etc don't do? Why stop at gaining a couple hundred FPE to chase a unicorn rifle? Why not just use a .243 Win if you want more than a .223 Rem but not as much as a .260 Rem or .308Win?
In the end, you're going to save yourself headache. I've been down the oddball and wildcat path before. I've not killed game any deader or had more accurate rifles. Again, if deviating from the semi-autos they were intended for, why give up so much to a normal bolt-action? What does the bolt-action 6.8 SPC or 6.5 Grendel gain over a traditional bolt-action cartridge? The same argument holds true...the .308 will have more energy than the 6.8 SPC at the same ranges. What makes the 6.8 magical?