the bolt carrier & parts are common to the 223 - 6.8
The flash suppressors on most 6.8 barrels are .308 sized 5/8X24
Did not know that, I learn something new everyday.
I build my own...this is #3...I've got about $450 in it. Tools will cost @$60 the first time you build one.
Sorry for going off thread, I have a question about handguards. I know the MOE guards have the ability to have a rail attached, have you ever seen a rail attached to a standard A2 guard? With the holes in the bottom I would think a rail could be attached???
Thanks for the info, now what about hunting, a 6.8 will hunt deer and hog just fine won't it?
Sorry for going off thread, I have a question about handguards. I know the MOE guards have the ability to have a rail attached, have you ever seen a rail attached to a standard A2 guard? With the holes in the bottom I would think a rail could be attached???
That is something I never tried. If the bolt holes on the rail lines up to the handguard, I would think it would work.
Thanks for the info, now what about hunting, a 6.8 will hunt deer and hog just fine won't it?
Yes. Think of the round as a 270 short. The 6.8 achieves good velocity in a 16" barrel.
Because the bullets used for hunting run between 85 -120 grains most people like a all copper or a bonded core bullet like a Barnes or Nosler Accubond. Hornady makes a 120SST that is popular.
Factory ammo can be bought from Remington, Hornady, Silver State Armory (SSA)
If you reload ammo, that's where the 6.8 really comes alive, and the cost comes way down to shoot it. If you don't reload, keep in mind there are people that will buy your used brass.
If you buy or build a 6.8 you will want to get a 11/1 SpecII or better barrel that has a mid-length gas system, and a full auto bolt carrier.
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