Help me decide 5.56 or 6.8 LWRC 16''?

[gga357]

What would you do if you had a bushy and sig 556 in 5.56. Add one more 5.56 cause you have the dies, brass, powder and bullets or add a new caliber?

 

[TRGRHPY]

Why the 6.8? Just curious...

 

[gga357]

I have always thought the 5.56 was a little small. And isn't that similar to Jack Oconners .270?

 

[gga357]

110gr at 2650fps vs 55gr at 3200fps.

 

[bkb0000]

i voted before I saw the post.. if you already have a couple 556s then a 68 wouldn't be bad for the "collection."

i just never advise that people who DONT have 556 get 65 or 68 just because of the expense and availability of ammo. 65s and 68s are spendy and unavailable.

 

[gga357]

What about availability of mags?

 

[gga357]

Does anyone have first hand knowledge of a source of 6.8 spc ammo for less than $0.80 a pop.

 

[bpl]

What will you be using it for?

 

[Cohibra45]

Does anyone have first hand knowledge of a source of 6.8 spc ammo for less than $0.80 a pop.

Roll your own and you can save much more than .80/per!!!

 

[gga357]

Maybe hunting some day but that I will reload. The rest would be for the range. I usually try to find a good deal on ammo to stock up on brass then reload. I have not priced bulk components yet. If I get the 6.8 LWRC then I would want to keep 1k back up and 500 ready to shoot.

 

[paratroop23]

How long are you planning to be on the waiting list for either one? Either one would be an excellent addition to a collection. I love the potential of the 6.8 SPC, but the ammo is more than .308 and doesn't seem to be very available.

 

[gga357]

Ammo and or brass are the only things keeping me from moving forward with the 6.8. I figure bullets will always be available. I am lucky to be in a position to get the rifle and mags.

 

[drgrenthum]

Of these choices i would do the 6.8 since you already have two in 5.56

However, since you are a reloader may i suggest the 300 whisper/fireball unless you need to reach out over 300 yards.

 

[gga357]

I have thought about the whisper in the past but that is farther down my list. Need a Win 1886 in 4570 first.

 

[gga357]

Thank you all for the info. I did research and decided to pass on the 6.8 untill it becomes more available. So I ended up with a 16" POF in 308.