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As I have noted, the 6.8 SPC is a superbly balanced cartridge. An excellent selection of bullet weights from 90 to 115 grains is available, and while some 130-gr. bullets shoot fine, their velocities are a bit low for reliable expansion. This is no impediment, as the tough Barnes 85-and 110-gr. Triple Shock-Xs and Nosler 110-gr. AccuBond bullets make the little 6.8 perform all out of proportion to its size.

For the lighter TS-X, a load of 31.0 grains of AA-2230 delivers 2,711 fps and consistently groups under an inch. A charge of 30.0 grains of IMR-8008XBR gives the 110-gr. Hornady V-MAX a velocity of 2,497 fps. For pure paper punching, look to the 115-gr. Sierra MatchKIng over the same powder charge. Most handload velocities equal or exceed those of factory loads in my rifles.

The most recent Olympic Arms AR to cross my path is the .25 WSSM K8-MAG noted above. It continues to astound with its pure accuracy and excellent power. Antelope and deer beware.

Big game hunters will favor this accurate and powerful Model K8-MAG chambered in .25 WSSM, shown here with the excellent Vortex Crossfire illuminated reticle 3-9x40 scope, secured in a Weaver Tri-Rail mount. The K8-MAG is also available in .223 and .243 WSSM calibers.