1st Contender for me...and it's a 6.8 Rem SPC !
I'm new to forum today, as is my latest venture a 2nd model T/C Contender pistol with 14" blued 6.8 Rem SPC barrel. I joined for help in getting it going, and doing in deer this fall. Here's my question list....
...> I need brass, looks like 40-50 pcs of once fired SSA would be best for me...large or small primers...either ?
...> For deer bullets, Sierra 110gr Pro-Hunter looks good, so I'll have to trade or sell the Nosler 140gr BT's...right ?
...> What would be a good staring load my gun with the SSA brass and the 110gr Sierra bullets .. ?
...> I have the factory open sights, but will want a scope at some point...what would you suggest for me,
but not break the bank on optics....?
...> Will I need any special buttstcock or forearm different than factory T/C's to tame the beast ..?
...>Thanks !
Dan
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SSA is all small primer as far as I know. SSA is good stuff.
140gr is too heavy for decent velocity in the 6.8. 85-120gr works best.
People seem to like the Sierra 110gr Pro-Hunter for deer. You could also look at the 110 gr Accubond, or the Hornandy 120gr SST.
There is a ton of load data sticked at the top of the ammo section.
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You will have to excuse my ignorance on the Contender, but a 14" barrel + a buttstock = SBR. Welcome to the site sir, always good to see someone using the 6.8 in a non AR platform!
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If i where hunting deer i would want atleast a 16". SBR's are great for night stalking and those close up shoots.
Next time you go to the range make some money. Just catch or retrieve your 6.8 brass and sell it.
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I believe he is talking about a contender pistol.
BTW, this might be helpful to the OP http://68forums.com/forums/showthread.php?22338-6.8-contender-pistol-data-plus-questions
Oderint Dum Metuant
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his or her life,
wrote a blank check made payable to ”The United States of America”
for an amount of ”up to and including my life.”
Welcome aboard!
You might want to have it reamed out to SPC II chamber to be able to shoot all ammo.
The ammo has been talked about.
Optics - Personal choice. Your looking at around 250yrds+/- (300yrds with SPC II loads) est. max on deer & hogs. But, I could be wrong.
No, you shouldn't need a special buttstock. It's not that big of a cartridge. 375 JDJ maybe?
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