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(left) This ragged hole was made with the K8 and the 50-gr. Hornady V-MAX over 25.8 grains of IMR-8208XBR. Velocity was 3,052 fps. (middle) My favorite Olympic AR is the K16 in 6.8 SPC, as it delivers accuracy and power in a compact package. The 85-gr. Barnes Triple Shock-X and 31.0 grains of AA-2230 produced this great group. Velocity was a peppy 2,711 fps. (right) The .25 WSSM AR doted on a diet of the 110-gr. Hornady InterBond spiced up by 46.3 grains of Reloder 19 at 2,891 fps.

When I learned that the Olympic Model K16 was available in 6.8, I ordered one. It also has a stainless steel barrel and is undoubtedly the pick of the AR litter. The 6.8 cartridge is a terrific performer. It is really just a “short” .270, as the bullet diameter is the uber-popular .277 inch. Let’s face it, the 6.8 is what the .223 would be if it could. It shoots heavier bullets and packs more downrange punch. And it’s accurate.

A recent assignment brought to my door yet another Olympic AR, this one a Model K8-MAG in .25 WSSM. It has a portly 24-inch barrel, and consequently it’s a little heavy, but does it shoot! And the .25 WSSM rivals the lovely old .25-06 ballistically. What’s not to like?