Now the misinformation starts up.
First, if the 6.8 isn't needed, why bother with the .300BO or others? Same logic, they aren't needed either. Making that blanket statement just goes to show the lack of thought behind the denial.
If a cartridge isn't what you like, fine, but they get invented because some DID think it was needed, AND went out of their way to do so. 6.8SPC delivers 40% more power than 5.56, it DOES fill a need, and it can deliver. It's best application is in a 16" carbine AR15 - what it was made to do was increase delivered power in a 14.5" M4 carbine, that didn't take off. The military has other irons in the fire that can and do deliver overall improvement - like the LSAT with 40% lighter weight per round. So, as the word spread, others tried in dedicated guns and enjoyed the results. They could now take an AR15 legally hunting in there state and get good ethical results.
Fudd gunners don't shoot military rifles, so I find it redundant to hear them claim no interest in it. I do find they tend to think a store shelf is the only standard of availability. So when comments about "guns that require rare and expensive ammo" come up, I consider the source.
Since when does a retail store carry every cartridge ever made? They have limited shelf space, they restrict it to the top sellers, and if something doesn't make the cut, tough. As I pointed out, Academy DOES have it. So does Cabela's. In areas where the local gun dealer has bothered to create a demand by selling the rifles, you fine ammo on the shelf in stock. Since over 90% of the guns sold in 6.8 are AR15's, it should be no surprise that non-AR makers don't support it much. When they chamber it in loser guns like the Mini or a bolt action they never sell, don't use that as a excuse to justify it being one too.
If you read an attitude about it, then maybe it would have helped to explain - up front in the first post - why the interest? THAT WASN'T DONE, what we got was "Can you read a crystal ball and tell me I won't make a mistake using this?" Considering this isn't an AR forum, but one dedicated to a wide variety of traditional civilian guns, it goes to perspective. Ask a negative question among your friends who likely agree with you anyway, you won't get a fair and balanced point of view. Exactly what's happened here - Fudd gunners jump on with their limited view of it's use and make generalizations and outright falsehoods to support their worldview.
Rare? Expensive? As I pointed out, I pay $5 MORE for Leverevolution .30-30. That's pretty exotic ammo, it's on the shelf too. Again, goes to the limited perspective of non-AR shooters who weren't really interested in what alternative calibers are out there to begin with.
No surprise there's misinformation and a lack of interest. Basically asking the wrong people, do you stop by the local Camaro Club to question them about how good the Mustang is? And expect them to recommend it?
Just google it, read the answers, and a lot more info could be at hand, IF a more comprehensive answer is wanted:
http://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...c2bf6c468f65412&ix=seb&ion=1&biw=1024&bih=515
It's been asked for years, a little research out in the world of shooting would give more information about it. It even has it's own forum. If anyone is actually looking for some honest answers.
Off to go post up "Bolt actions are a dying breed - avoid them."
