Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Remington AR vs 6.8mm Remington SPC
Cartridge comparison
.30 Remington AR vs 6.8mm Remington SPC
6.8mm Remington SPC is faster (2,900 vs 2,800 fps); .30 Remington AR carries more energy (2,600 vs 1,575 ft·lb).
.30 Remington AR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.8mm Remington SPC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Remington AR | 6.8mm Remington SPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 2004 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 1.53″ | 1.686″ |
| Velocity | 2,500–2,800 fps | 2,450–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,700–2,600 ft·lb | 1,130–1,575 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 9–13 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Remington AR faster than 6.8mm Remington SPC?
- 6.8mm Remington SPC is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,800 fps.
- Does .30 Remington AR hit harder than 6.8mm Remington SPC?
- .30 Remington AR carries more muzzle energy (2,600 vs 1,575 ft·lb).