Calling Ar15 Guru's

Bud White · July 19th, 2006, 07:10 PM

What Do ya think of the new round 6.5 6.8 or the new 260 remington coming out in the ar-15 im kind of thinking i might want a new upper for my to play with

what's everyone think?

hsuCowboy98 · July 19th, 2006, 07:20 PM

IMHO, the 6.5 Grendel, and the 260 remington are good rounds, but will probably not garner enough support to creat a plentiful and cheap ammo supply.

The 6.8 SPC on the other hand is not as impressive a round, but is much better on paper than the 5.56. Personally I like the upper that Barrett is coming out with in 6.8 SPC.

Of those 3 you mentioned the 6.8 is the only one that has a real shot at becoming a military and LE cartridge, and therefore is the only one that will be in plentiful supply. That would be my choice ased on logistics, but the 6.5 Grendel is one sweet looking round nonetheless.

enigmaone · July 19th, 2006, 07:25 PM

Im going a bit off topic, But I could wish that they would go back to
the 308 in what ever updated AR frame, I know Im just wishing , But I can still dream.

Bud White · July 19th, 2006, 07:47 PM

Can ya tell i been reading the book of the Ar..lol

i was thinking the 260 would be cool as it is the least likely to go away since it is all ready chambered in bolt guns

enigmaone · July 19th, 2006, 08:14 PM

At least Bud, your wish might come true, mine on the other hand.......

Bud White · July 19th, 2006, 08:18 PM

I doubt the Army will swap back to 308 anytime soon as if never

enigmaone · July 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM

I know, In my dreams..

BigEd63 · July 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM

If I was sticking to a reg sized AR-15 I'd go 6.8SPC if I wanted something with more pep than .223 for a general use rifle.

Tubby45 · July 30th, 2006, 10:57 PM

Not to nitpick, but I believe the .260 Rem aka 6.5-08 A-Square is designed for the .308 frame since it is a 6.5mm bullet in a .308 case. The .308 case will not fit in the .223 chassis.

There are three uppers I am getting for my AR:
BCM middy in 556
DPMS carbine in 6.8SPC
50BMG upper, bolt action of course

The 6.8 offers a good compromise between the 223 and 308. The 6.5 Grendel can't be reasonably compared with the 6.8SPC because the 6.8SPC is an intermediate cartridge whereas the 6.5 Grendel is a long range cartridge.

Here's what would be cool:
Make a 7mm WSSM and a .30 WSSM in an AR. Oly Arms makes the 223 and 243 WSSMs in the AR, so we already know the case will fit the chassis. I bet if you wildcat the WSSM case to 7mm and .30, you could get 7mm-08 and .308 Win ballistics out if it. I'll take both in an 18" barrel flattop upper please.

July 19th, 2006, 07:10 PM	#1
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	Calling Ar15 Guru's What Do ya think of the new round 6.5 6.8 or the new 260 remington coming out in the ar-15 im kind of thinking i might want a new upper for my to play with what's everyone think?

July 19th, 2006, 07:20 PM	#2
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	IMHO, the 6.5 Grendel, and the 260 remington are good rounds, but will probably not garner enough support to creat a plentiful and cheap ammo supply. The 6.8 SPC on the other hand is not as impressive a round, but is much better on paper than the 5.56. Personally I like the upper that Barrett is coming out with in 6.8 SPC. Of those 3 you mentioned the 6.8 is the only one that has a real shot at becoming a military and LE cartridge, and therefore is the only one that will be in plentiful supply. That would be my choice ased on logistics, but the 6.5 Grendel is one sweet looking round nonetheless. __________________ Fear No Evil.

July 19th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#3
enigmaone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: englewood fl Posts: 990	Im going a bit off topic, But I could wish that they would go back to the 308 in what ever updated AR frame, I know Im just wishing , But I can still dream. __________________ quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

July 19th, 2006, 08:14 PM	#5
enigmaone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: englewood fl Posts: 990	At least Bud, your wish might come true, mine on the other hand....... __________________ quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

July 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#7
enigmaone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: englewood fl Posts: 990	I know, In my dreams.. __________________ quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

July 19th, 2006, 07:47 PM	#4
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	Can ya tell i been reading the book of the Ar..lol i was thinking the 260 would be cool as it is the least likely to go away since it is all ready chambered in bolt guns

July 19th, 2006, 08:18 PM	#6
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	I doubt the Army will swap back to 308 anytime soon as if never

July 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#8
BigEd63 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 318	If I was sticking to a reg sized AR-15 I'd go 6.8SPC if I wanted something with more pep than .223 for a general use rifle.

July 30th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#9
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	Not to nitpick, but I believe the .260 Rem aka 6.5-08 A-Square is designed for the .308 frame since it is a 6.5mm bullet in a .308 case. The .308 case will not fit in the .223 chassis. There are three uppers I am getting for my AR: BCM middy in 556 DPMS carbine in 6.8SPC 50BMG upper, bolt action of course The 6.8 offers a good compromise between the 223 and 308. The 6.5 Grendel can't be reasonably compared with the 6.8SPC because the 6.8SPC is an intermediate cartridge whereas the 6.5 Grendel is a long range cartridge. Here's what would be cool: Make a 7mm WSSM and a .30 WSSM in an AR. Oly Arms makes the 223 and 243 WSSMs in the AR, so we already know the case will fit the chassis. I bet if you wildcat the WSSM case to 7mm and .30, you could get 7mm-08 and .308 Win ballistics out if it. I'll take both in an 18" barrel flattop upper please. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

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