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Jimro · December 25, 2012, 05:42 PM

If you have a hunting rifle then you don't really need a 6.8.

The 6.8 was designed to increase lethality in an M4 pattern rifle over M855 from 0 to 500 meters for SOCOM. It makes a decent hunting round for those who like to hunt with an AR. Makes sense for those states that require a 243 caliber or larger cartridge for hunting rifles.

If you just want another rifle, go for it.

Jimro

December 25, 2012, 05:42 PM	#2
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 6,806	If you have a hunting rifle then you don't really need a 6.8. The 6.8 was designed to increase lethality in an M4 pattern rifle over M855 from 0 to 500 meters for SOCOM. It makes a decent hunting round for those who like to hunt with an AR. Makes sense for those states that require a 243 caliber or larger cartridge for hunting rifles. If you just want another rifle, go for it. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.