6.8 mm Rem. SPC
Reloading data for 6.8 mm Rem. SPC cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_1042
Load data for caliber "6.8 mm Rem. SPC"
The 6.8mm Remington SPC (Special Purpose Cartridge) is a modern, short-action rifle cartridge that was developed by Remington Arms in collaboration with the U.S. Army for use in the M4 and M16A4 service rifles. The goal was to bridge the gap between 5.56mm NATO and 7.62mm NATO cartridges, and the 6.8mm Rem SPC does a great job of it.The 6.8mm Rem SPC has an effective range of up to 500 yards when used with match grade ammo and can take down medium-sized game such as deer, hogs, and black bear with ease at close to mid ranges when using proper bullets and loads. It also provides more stopping power than its 5.56mm counterpart, making it a great choice for home defense purposes as well as hunting.
You find 6.8 mm Rem. SPC with all common powders and bullets by clicking the 'Loads in this caliber' button above.
Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | 6.8 mm Rem. SPC |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type: | Rimless |
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.277 '' | 7.04 mm |
| Primer Size: | Small Rifle (SR) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.69'' | 42.93 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.28'' | 57.99 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 58741.2 psi | 4050 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.