10-17-2017, 02:59 AM
ahillock Wrote:Why are gun makers still putting effort into 6.8 SPC when it seems like it is a dead man walking? 6.5 Grendel is better in every aspect and is only growing in popularity. 6.8 SPC is a dead cartridge and I don't see why gun makers are still putting effort into it since it is a dead end instead of just jumping on the 6.5 Grendel train.
Why don't you go post this on the 68 forum and see what answers you get. I have rifles in both calibers. For deer hunting at ranges that MOST hunters routinely shoot deer there is not a whole lot of difference in the two. Why is the 30-30 or the 30/06 still supported. Certainly there are newer and better rounds out there. Truth is the Grendel was a proprietary cartridge for too long. Allowed the 6.8 to get a head start. The 6.5 is catching up but at the local Bass pro, Cabelas, Academy it's still 3-1 6.8 versus 6.5 ammo. Ultimately the market will decide based on sales. I have a feeling both rounds will be around for some time.