6.8 SPC
Developed with Army special operations for more close-range punch than 5.56. Popular hog round.
Good for: AR-15, Deer/hog, Defense
A typical factory load is a 110 gr V-Max / Accubond bullet at about 2,550 ft/s, with roughly 1,588 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
110 grV-Max / Accubond · 16" barrelMuzzle speed
2,550 ft/sMuzzle energy
1,588 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.37typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:11Practical range
250 ydOn the AR Caliber Guide chart
Made for
Developed with Army special operations for more close-range punch than 5.56. Popular hog round.
Typical load
110 grV-Max / Accubond · 16" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
2,550ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
1,588ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.37typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:11
Practical range
250 yd
What to change
Barrel: Change · Bolt: Change · 6.8 SPC bolt · Magazine: Change · 6.8 SPC mags
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.