6.8mm SPC Loads??

Logan9885 · June 22, 2012, 08:41 PM

I have been trying to work up a good load for my 6.8 in a 26in encore barrel. I have tried several 130gr loads with the hornady sst and not to good. Does anyone have any load data for the 120gr sst's?? Or has anyone tried the 110gr vmax on deer? Or even any nosler bullets?? My new nosler book doesnt even list the 6.8........Thanks in advance, Logan.

bedlamite · June 22, 2012, 08:55 PM

http://68forums.com/forums/showthrea...2200-load-data

AA2200 is producing the best results, but I've used Re10x and H322 with 100-110gr bullets successfully. H4198 and Re7 are better for the 85-95gr bullets.

Best bullet I've used on deer has been the Nosler Accubond, either 100 or 110gr works great. The Barnes 95gr TTSX is good for deer and excellent for hogs. Vmax construction is too light for deer.

Logan9885 · June 22, 2012, 09:13 PM

thanks for that......thats the exact kind of table I was trying to find. I thought the 110's would be to light also but read some reviews on midways site that were singing prasies of the 110's on deer. I personally like heavy for cal. loads.

bedlamite · June 22, 2012, 10:05 PM

In 6.8 spc, heavy for caliber is the wrong way to go. 110 is not too light, the construction of the Vmax is too fragile.

hodaka · June 23, 2012, 08:17 PM

I have an older 6.8. My load is 28 gr. of H322 with 110 gr ProHunters. Very accurate. I don't hunt deer anymore bot I'm sure they would work perfectly. This is a very accurate load and if I recall correctly, is right at 2550 fps from my 16 inch barrel.

June 22, 2012, 08:41 PM	#1
Logan9885 Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Posts: 81	6.8mm SPC Loads?? I have been trying to work up a good load for my 6.8 in a 26in encore barrel. I have tried several 130gr loads with the hornady sst and not to good. Does anyone have any load data for the 120gr sst's?? Or has anyone tried the 110gr vmax on deer? Or even any nosler bullets?? My new nosler book doesnt even list the 6.8........Thanks in advance, Logan.

June 22, 2012, 08:55 PM	#2
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	http://68forums.com/forums/showthrea...2200-load-data AA2200 is producing the best results, but I've used Re10x and H322 with 100-110gr bullets successfully. H4198 and Re7 are better for the 85-95gr bullets. Best bullet I've used on deer has been the Nosler Accubond, either 100 or 110gr works great. The Barnes 95gr TTSX is good for deer and excellent for hogs. Vmax construction is too light for deer. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

June 22, 2012, 10:05 PM	#4
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	In 6.8 spc, heavy for caliber is the wrong way to go. 110 is not too light, the construction of the Vmax is too fragile. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

June 22, 2012, 09:13 PM	#3
Logan9885 Member Join Date: January 28, 2011 Posts: 81	thanks for that......thats the exact kind of table I was trying to find. I thought the 110's would be to light also but read some reviews on midways site that were singing prasies of the 110's on deer. I personally like heavy for cal. loads.

June 23, 2012, 08:17 PM	#5
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	I have an older 6.8. My load is 28 gr. of H322 with 110 gr ProHunters. Very accurate. I don't hunt deer anymore bot I'm sure they would work perfectly. This is a very accurate load and if I recall correctly, is right at 2550 fps from my 16 inch barrel.