Those using the 6.8 SPC for deer and hog hunting, what is your go-to factory round? I took my first deer with the new build on Saturday (MLD permit) and was not super impressed with the round I selected. I went with the 110 gr Hornady BTHP, which from reading on 6.8forums.com, is an offshoot of their LEO TAP loading, performing more like a SP than a HP. I nailed the deer right in the lungs, but the bullet didnt even make it clear to the other side of the internal cavity, expending all its energy in the lungs. Very lethal but no blood trail to speak of, and if I had not seen it fall, recovery would have been extremely difficult. Needless to say I will be using something else from now on.
I am leaning towards the 115 gr Federal Fusion after seeing its performance in other calibers, though I think it is a little sluggish in velocity right around 2500 fps. Thoughts? I know eyeguy and others really like this caliber for hunting, and I realize its potential, just need to pick better ammo from now on.
I am leaning towards the 115 gr Federal Fusion after seeing its performance in other calibers, though I think it is a little sluggish in velocity right around 2500 fps. Thoughts? I know eyeguy and others really like this caliber for hunting, and I realize its potential, just need to pick better ammo from now on.