Despite the limitations of the cartridge, I've become dead set on acquiring an LWRC six8.
Hunting is not a top priority. I have 4 223s and 2 308s already. The 6.8 would replace my AK as my intermediate caliber carbine.
I load, so I'd be making my own ammunition. That is one plus, because the only limitation on ammo availability is the quantity of components I'd keep on hand.
Near as I can tell, within 500 yds the terminal performance of 6.8 is a great enough improvement over 223 shooting 75gr to warrant adding the caliber. I have the 308s to shoot distance.
LWRC making a proprietary lower receiver and magazines is a plus to me. This round already mimics the geometry of the 223 cartridge, just on a larger scale. I had a Grendel, and it soured me with its feeding issues. I feel like there is no reason why 6.8 in an AR wouldn't be every bit as trust your life to it reliable as 223 is.
Watching ballistics gel videos comparing cartridges, 6.8 delivers its maximum energy around 5-6" inside the target, whereas Grendel delivers the most energy around 13".
I want an intermediate caliber carbine that is maximally effective against soft targets inside of 500yds, that has better barrier penetration than 223, that is as reliable as 223, and that works in a small frame AR. The LWRC appears to be it after all the reading I've done.
What say you, THR?
Hunting is not a top priority. I have 4 223s and 2 308s already. The 6.8 would replace my AK as my intermediate caliber carbine.
I load, so I'd be making my own ammunition. That is one plus, because the only limitation on ammo availability is the quantity of components I'd keep on hand.
Near as I can tell, within 500 yds the terminal performance of 6.8 is a great enough improvement over 223 shooting 75gr to warrant adding the caliber. I have the 308s to shoot distance.
LWRC making a proprietary lower receiver and magazines is a plus to me. This round already mimics the geometry of the 223 cartridge, just on a larger scale. I had a Grendel, and it soured me with its feeding issues. I feel like there is no reason why 6.8 in an AR wouldn't be every bit as trust your life to it reliable as 223 is.
Watching ballistics gel videos comparing cartridges, 6.8 delivers its maximum energy around 5-6" inside the target, whereas Grendel delivers the most energy around 13".
I want an intermediate caliber carbine that is maximally effective against soft targets inside of 500yds, that has better barrier penetration than 223, that is as reliable as 223, and that works in a small frame AR. The LWRC appears to be it after all the reading I've done.
What say you, THR?