7.62x39 vs 6.8spc

Camp Cook hunts with 6.8 spc. You might want to ask him. Like Ar180shooter said both probably similar out to 200 yards. Might want to check ballistic tables.

My question would be are you going to reload as hunting rounds in x39 are made but not sure how readily available. Same with 6.8 spc. Factor cost for commercial if you don't reload and how much shooting you plan on doing for practice. You can buy surplus x39.
 
I've got a x39 in a Ruger 77 MKII 24" barrel (I think) and a Ruger Hawkeye 6.8spc.

The 6.8 recoils less and is more accurate.

Shot placemeant is the most thing.
 
fugawi said:
Camp Cook hunts with 6.8 spc. You might want to ask him. Like Ar180shooter said both probably similar out to 200 yards. Might want to check ballistic tables.

My question would be are you going to reload as hunting rounds in x39 are made but not sure how readily available. Same with 6.8 spc. Factor cost for commercial if you don't reload and how much shooting you plan on doing for practice. You can buy surplus x39.
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I'm using factory loads at the moment and I currently have the 7.63x39 Conversion kit for my XCR-L .223! I bought another upper and It will either be set up for 7.63x39 Conversion kit or the 6.8spc and optics ready to go.

In-terms of ammo cost and availability I guess the 7.63x39 Conversion kit would have a slight edge...For practice I do most of my range time with PMC FMJ 5.56mm and AE FMJ .223
 
ogradyrw said:
I'm using factory loads at the moment and I currently have the 7.63x39 Conversion kit for my XCR-L .223! I bought another upper and It will either be set up for 7.63x39 Conversion kit or the 6.8spc and optics ready to go.

In-terms of ammo cost and availability I guess the 7.63x39 Conversion kit would have a slight edge...For practice I do most of my range time with PMC FMJ 5.56mm and AE FMJ .223
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Do you have the 6.8 spc conversion for that other upper? If not I guess it depends if you want to invest in another conversion for you XCR-L. Your mags should be good to go for all platforms. Unless your in a rush why don't you pick up some Hornady 7.62x39 SP hunting ammo and try them out this hunting season. You can practice with surplus.

I'll put it to you this way. Just my $0.02 but if I had a XCR-L in x39/.223, I'd buy a XCR-M in .308/.260 Rem and not bother with 6.8 spc.

If you only want one gun then I'd keep either the x39/.223 depending on which suits your purpose more then sell the other, go with the 6.8 spc and set up your second upper for that.
 
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fugawi said:
Do you have the 6.8 spc conversion for that other upper? If not I guess it depends if you want to invest in another conversion for you XCR-L. Your mags should be good to go for all platforms. Unless your in a rush why don't you pick up some Hornady 7.62x39 SP hunting ammo and try them out this hunting season. You can practice with surplus.

I'll put it to you this way. Just my $0.02 but if I had a XCR-L in x39/.223, I'd buy a XCR-M in .308/.260 Rem and not bother with 6.8 spc.

If you only want one gun then I'd keep either the x39/.223 depending on which suits your purpose more then sell the other, go with the 6.8 spc and set up your second upper for that.
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I agree with "Hornady 7.62x39 SP hunting ammo and try them out this hunting season. You can practice with surplus".

I don't have the 6.8spc and the XCR-M could be another option at some point...
Im definitely keeping the .223 set up and as for the new upper it will be either the current 7.62x39 or a new 6.8spc. I may even keep both :)
 
Another thing with the 6.8 is the spcII chamber. It will allow a much better selection of bullets.

If you buy new, chances are it is the II chamber (I would ask anyway)

If you buy used, ask, and they if don't know or if it's a spc not II chamber it can be reamed easily at home with a reamer.
 
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