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The Military jumped right on this one, damn!
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Don't blame them, I personally have been waiting for this cartridge for a long time. Its attributes fix a lot of issues that weren't solved as well by the 5.56, 224V, 6.8 SPC or the 6.5G. Not sure why they included the 308 in their comparision (to me it is a Apples and Orange thing, and if you do then why not include the Creeds?) Any ho, In Hornady's own words:
What Sets the 6mm ARC Apart? Here is a Cartridge Comparison:
308 Win
• The 6mm ARC delivers substantially less recoil allowing shooters to spot their own shots.
• The AR-15 platform features a higher magazine capacity.
• The 6mm ARC offers a 30 to 35% lighter-weight package (gun and ammo).
223/5.56
• The 6mm ARC achieves substantially better ballistics than the 223/5.56. It delivers less drop, less wind deflection and the ability to shoot accurate groups at much greater distance (1000+ yds).
224 Valkyrie
• The 6mm ARC gives hunters the ability to successfully hunt varmints and deer.
• The 6mm ARC produces a larger splash signature that allows shooters to self-spot impacts and make rapid adjustments.
6.5 Grendel
• The 6mm ARC delivers comparable performance from a wider assortment of bullets, making it a more versatile choice.
6.8 SPC
• The 6mm ARC has more match bullet options and is a better long-range performer.
Don't just take their word on it. You can read all about it yourself:
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U.S. Military Adopts Hornady's New Cartridge: 6mm ARC - Guns and Ammo
Hornady's 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC) is the first time in history that the commercial announcement of a cartridge was preceded by adoption within the military. While Hornady has been extremely secretive about who adopted the cartridge, they can say that it is a "notable Department o
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Don't blame them, I personally have been waiting for this cartridge for a long time. Its attributes fix a lot of issues that weren't solved as well by the 5.56, 224V, 6.8 SPC or the 6.5G. Not sure why they included the 308 in their comparision (to me it is a Apples and Orange thing, and if you do then why not include the Creeds?) Any ho, In Hornady's own words:
What Sets the 6mm ARC Apart? Here is a Cartridge Comparison:
308 Win
• The 6mm ARC delivers substantially less recoil allowing shooters to spot their own shots.
• The AR-15 platform features a higher magazine capacity.
• The 6mm ARC offers a 30 to 35% lighter-weight package (gun and ammo).
223/5.56
• The 6mm ARC achieves substantially better ballistics than the 223/5.56. It delivers less drop, less wind deflection and the ability to shoot accurate groups at much greater distance (1000+ yds).
224 Valkyrie
• The 6mm ARC gives hunters the ability to successfully hunt varmints and deer.
• The 6mm ARC produces a larger splash signature that allows shooters to self-spot impacts and make rapid adjustments.
6.5 Grendel
• The 6mm ARC delivers comparable performance from a wider assortment of bullets, making it a more versatile choice.
6.8 SPC
• The 6mm ARC has more match bullet options and is a better long-range performer.
Don't just take their word on it. You can read all about it yourself:
6mm ARC Review - Hands-On Testing and Comparisons
The 6mm ARC was released and Gun University got to go to Barrett to test it out. Check out or full review of the 6 ARC here.
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