6.8spc bolt gun build?

Baron85 · Tuesday at 8:36 AM

Anyone build a 6.8spc bolt gun? Only reason I’m considering it is to consolidate down to a few calibers to minimize reloading components and stuff I have to have and already run an AR in 6.8.

I know I would need a new bolt head for my Origin.

What would I use for mags? MDT 6 ARC mags?

Anyone know of a place I could get a prefit? Or would it be a custom job?

Possible feeding or ejection issues?

Plan would be origin, 14.5-16” barrel with my Kgm r30k, xlr element, and a 1-6/2-10 type optic

hlee · Tuesday at 9:35 AM

Only input I have is that the 22 Valkyrie is based on the 6.8 spc. If you can’t find 6.8 spc specific bolt gun mags, look for 22 Valk mags. For example, MDT makes an AICS pattern 22 Valk mag. No experience with it.

RFutch · Tuesday at 1:00 PM

I’m using MDT 6BR mags in my Valkyrie/Origin. Just bent the feed lips in a little. Runs like a hot knife through butter.

Baron85 · Tuesday at 1:13 PM

Who did your barrel?

346ci · Tuesday at 1:32 PM

Eric(hdfireman)has a few threads on 68fourms using savage as the host. Not sure what mags they are running.

I’ve thought about a tikka 6.8 but don’t see myself using it much vs the gas gun.

RFutch · Tuesday at 1:55 PM

Baron85 said:
Who did your barrel?

PVA

Baron85 · Tuesday at 2:19 PM

I like my gas gun but wanting a bolt for my kids and for stand hunting. AR with the can I still want ear pro with the ejection port right next to my ear

RFutch · Tuesday at 2:24 PM

I've always liked the idea of a 6.8 Bolt gun. Preferred Barrels will do a shouldered prefits in it if you're looking for a barrel.

Baron85 · Tuesday at 2:41 PM

I will look into PVA and preffered. PVA must have been with someone else’s blank? I don’t see an osprey in .277.

RFutch · Tuesday at 3:15 PM

Yeah it was back when all he did were Rock Creek blanks. I think they still do Valkyrie chamberings if you call but not sure if they've ever offered 6.8.

Lange Carabine · Tuesday at 6:54 PM

On a whim I went to a flea market a couple towns away mostly looking for tools one Saturday morning and came across a "1st production run" Remington 700 in 6.8 SPC for what seemed to be a fair price.
It's not the tack driver I hoped it would be but it consistently puts 5 rounds of most anything I feed it inside an inch at 100 yards.
Good enough for killing deers and yotes and the odd feral gato domiciliario.

dk17hmr · Tuesday at 7:04 PM

I have a factory Ruger Hawkeye 6.8spc. It shoots ok killed a calf cow elk a couple years ago with it shooting 110gr Barnes. I have two Wilson Combat ars barrel that shoot really well. I have considered SBRing an action and making a 12.5 bolt gun to shoot suppressed.

For inside 200-250 yards 6.8 is probably my favorite cartridge.

hlee · Tuesday at 8:21 PM

Baron85 said:
I like my gas gun but wanting a bolt for my kids and for stand hunting. AR with the can I still want ear pro with the ejection port right next to my ear

Adjustable gas block. Cut the gas off when hunting…

fanninland · Tuesday at 8:31 PM

As mentioned above, Eric at Blackstone Arms organized a barrel group buy at 68 Forums earlier this year. 18”, 5/8-24 threads, savage small shank. Received mine last month but haven’t finished the project yet. I got a lefty Savage Axis chambered in .400 Legend (.422 bolt face) for donor action but sorta having ragrets for not just going with an Origin.

IIRC barrels sold out but there may be an extra floating around over on that forum as some folks purchased more than one - just one possible option amongst several. There’s a thread over there with info what mags are compatible etc.

Baron85 · Tuesday at 8:43 PM

Awesome, thanks @fanninland. I will head over there and look around.

JR1200W3 · Tuesday at 9:33 PM

I have a 6.5 Grendel barrel for my TL3 and a 338 Spectre on an Origin. SPC bolt face and Dasher mag kits in an AICS mag for the Grendel and PPC bolt face/ MDT 6 ARC mags for the Spectre

Baron85 · Tuesday at 9:46 PM

I emailed blackstone arms and they are working on another batch of 6.8 barrels so I will plan on snagging one of those.

Thanks guys!

Baron85 · Wednesday at 3:19 PM

If anyone else is interested blackstone just released more savage small shank 6.8spc barrels. I snagged one up, excited to see how it turns out.

6.8 SPC II Savage Pre-Fit Bolt Action Barrel

Custom built AR 15 uppers in 6.8SPC and 5.56 caliber.

www.blackstonearms.com

RFutch · Wednesday at 3:23 PM

Let us know how it shoots.

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