Thoughts on LWRC?

[Fishy]

Specifically one in 6.8. I'm into reloading just yet, but plan on in the near future.
Someone I know in LE is a firm believer in this caliber for hogs. He kills a lot every year. Has the videos to prove it. I suspect he uses an LWRC while on duty as well.

Is the 6.8 worth the cost of ammo? Only if you reload?
The Razorback sure caught my eye.

[Outbreaker]

I do not like LWRC because I do not like piston guns. They are louder when shooting suppressed and do not stop any of the blowback.

Accurate.....Yes
Quality......Yes

6.8SPC? good caliber but I prefer the Grendel.

If you do not handload yet the SPC is the way to go. I like both the Grendel and the SPC above the .223.

But then again......if you are head/neck shooting like I do caliber it not an issue......hell I am looking at a .17 hornet.

[Jakehtr2013]

Love my SPC.

[Clay C]

They don't do anything better than any quality DI AR15 does for a lot cheaper.

That being said, I do have the hots for one of their IC PDWs.

[Fishy]

I do not like LWRC because I do not like piston guns. They are louder when shooting suppressed and do not stop any of the blowback.

Accurate.....Yes
Quality......Yes

6.8SPC? good caliber but I prefer the Grendel.

If you do not handload yet the SPC is the way to go. I like both the Grendel and the SPC above the .223.

But then again......if you are head/neck shooting like I do caliber it not an issue......hell I am looking at a .17 hornet.

They have at least one model with an adjustable gas block. How much difference would there be when using a suppressor on a short piston with that adjustment?

From their website:

SIX8-A5


The SIX8 ™ series weapons are short-stroke, gas piston operated rifles fully optimized for the 6.8 X 43mm SPC II cartridge. Engineered to exceed the needs of shooters calling for an adjustable gas block and longer SPR style rail system, the SIX8™ A5 delivers.

Customers called for an adjustable gas block and the longer 12” SPR style rail system on the same rifle. We listened- the SIX8™ A5 is designed with a low profile 2 position adjustable gas block allowing the shooter to compensate for running a suppressor with the added benefit of our longer modular rail system.

The SIX8™ A5 with proprietary upper and lower receivers has been fully optimized for the 6.8 SPC II cartridge including an enlarged ejection port allowing unhindered ejection of the 6.8 casings and the first polymer magazine designed specifically for the 6.8 SPC II round. The upper rail section on the SIX8™ A5 with special cutback scallop design, allows shooters easy access to the low profile gas block and at the same time keep the full 12” modular rails available on the sides and bottom of the hand guards. This SIX8 A5 brings together the best features of the LWRCI™ Enhanced and SPR models in one ready to shoot platform.

Like all SIX8 models the SIX8 A5 is constructed using the highest quality materials, built on our patented self-regulating short-stroke gas piston system, machined from materials that belong to the super alloy family of steel alloys most often used in aerospace, LWRCI™ raises the bar on reliability and ease of maintenance- delivering the highest level of performance. The gas-piston system can be accessed quickly by loosening two thumb screws.

Dual Control fully ambidextrous lower receiver includes bolt catch and release, magazine release and fire control access from both sides of the SIX8™ A5. LWRCI™ Enhanced Fire Control Group comes standard. Our investment castings are x-rayed for imperfections and nickel-boron coated for a smooth crisp trigger pull with positive reset.

The SIX8 A5 comes with the LWRCI™ Mark II Advanced Combat Bolt in 6.8. Our nickel-boron coating completes the package making the ACB SIX8 a true step up in 6.8 design. Gas-piston system can be accessed quickly by loosening two thumb screws.

Our SIX8™ A5 uses LWRCI™ manufactured- NiCorr treated cold Hammer Forged spiral fluted barrel that are 20% lighter than unfluted barrels of the same diameter. The increased surface area reduces heat – speeds up cooling.

The LWRCI™ SIX8 A5 comes complete with, LWRCI™ Skirmish Back Up Iron Sights, Ambidextrous Charging Handle, Magpul® MOE+ ® Grip, LWRCI™ High Efficiency 4-Prong Flash Hider and Magpul® PMAG 6.8 SPC magazine with high-visibility follower.

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The SIX8™ A5 combines the ultimate in ergonomic user friendly rifles with outstanding mid range performance of the 6.8 SPC II Cartridge

Features

LWRCI™ PROPRIETARY UPPER AND LOWER RECEIVERS OPTIMIZED FOR THE 6.8 SPC II CARTRIDGE
LWRCI™ COLD HAMMER FORGED SPIRAL FLUTED NICORR-TREATED BARREL
LWRCI™ ADJUSTABLE 2 POSITION GAS BLOCK
LWRCI™ BIRDCAGE (A2) FLASH HIDER
LWRCI™ SKIRMISH BACK UP IRON SIGHTS
LWRCI™ ENHANCED FIRE CONTROL GROUP
LWRCI™ AMBIDEXTROUS SLING MOUNT
LWRCI™ 12" USER CONFIGURABLE RAIL SYSTEM
LWRCI™ AMBIDEXTROUS CHARGING HANDLE
FULLY AMBIDEXTROUS LOWER RECEIVER
LWRCI™ ADJUSTABLE COMPACT STOCK
MAGPUL MOE + ® GRIP
COMES WITH PICITANY RAIL SECTIONS FOR ATTACHMENTS
Caliber: 6.8 SPC II
Barrel Length:10.5”(26.7cm) 12.7” (32.3cm)14.7” (37.3 cm)16.” (40.9cm)
Weight: 6.5lbs (2.9kg) | 6.8lbs (3.22kg) | 7lbs (3.29kg) | 7.25 lbs (3.4kg)
Muzzle Threads: 5/8 X 24 TPI
Rifling: 1/10”RH
Advanced Combat Bolt in 6.8. The ACB features a fully supported bolt face, dual extractor springs, the ‘Claw’ extractor that provides 20% mode purchase on the case rim for positive extraction every time, a bolt face groove to collect dirt and brass shaving, and a Nickel Boron coating for wear resistance and permanent lubricity
Nickel-boron coated bolt carrier for unparalleled wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and permanent lubricity
NiCorr treated LWRCI™ Barrel is precisely torqued in our factory to a consistent torque setting. Cold hammer forged 1:10 twist stabilizes a wide range of bullet types
Coined forgings are struck—heat treated— and struck again for precise dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish
LWRCI™ applies its own Cerakote: ceramic-based thermoset epoxy finish in 3 color selections

[Outbreaker]

Still does not solve gas blowback. I have seen them run side by side with an adj block. Still get gas in the face.

[Fishy]

OK thanks. I'll check into that for sure.