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6.8 Western
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<blockquote data-quote="MtnMann" data-source="post: 2086004" data-attributes="member: 113169"><p>Back when I was just starting to hunt big game my dad bought into the hype of the 270WSM and traded in a Rem700 270WIN for a Rem700 XCR 270WSM. Never had any issues with the cartridge in terms of effectiveness on animals but we never cared for the round especially as it has always been an expensive round to shoot.</p><p></p><p>Unless by some miracle the 6.8 Western is able to be produced in high quantities and the ammo sold at a reasonable price, I don't see it becoming very popular. I'm sure it will have its fans as every cartridge does, but I am currently loading a 180gr Berger in my 7mm Rem Mag pushing it around 3020fps out of a 26" factory Rem 700. As such there would be no reason from a performance standing for me to pick up the 6.8 Western. The only benefit I see is the ability to use a short action but for me personally the few inches in OAL I save on my rifle doesn't make sense financially.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MtnMann, post: 2086004, member: 113169"] Back when I was just starting to hunt big game my dad bought into the hype of the 270WSM and traded in a Rem700 270WIN for a Rem700 XCR 270WSM. Never had any issues with the cartridge in terms of effectiveness on animals but we never cared for the round especially as it has always been an expensive round to shoot. Unless by some miracle the 6.8 Western is able to be produced in high quantities and the ammo sold at a reasonable price, I don’t see it becoming very popular. I’m sure it will have its fans as every cartridge does, but I am currently loading a 180gr Berger in my 7mm Rem Mag pushing it around 3020fps out of a 26” factory Rem 700. As such there would be no reason from a performance standing for me to pick up the 6.8 Western. The only benefit I see is the ability to use a short action but for me personally the few inches in OAL I save on my rifle doesn’t make sense financially. [/QUOTE]
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