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GunDoc,

Damned if I know, because I've never messed all that much with either version of the 6.8 SPC, mostly because it never seemed like a real solution to any hunting "problem" I've encountered--and I'm primarily a hunter.

But that's what I hear and read from people who have, and I know some SPC experts. But from other experience, suspect the twist is FAR behind the throat dimensions.

As mentioned earlier, do know that Bill Wilson (who I hunted with using his 6.8 AR's almost a decade ago) decided to develop another round that he's pretty sure works better for general big game hunting in an AR-15, the .300 HAM'R. He's pretty sure because of shooting hundreds of pigs, and other animals, with it.

Jevyod,

The B-29 is a mythical wildcat, which I made up probably close to 20 years ago after a conversation around a real campfire with Dave Scovill (then the editor of RIFLE and HANDLOADER) and Ron Spomer, while camping in teepees on the New Mexico plains to hunt antelope.

The point was to "invent" a fictional wildcat that was far superior to any general big game cartridge ever. It was .29 caliber because no popular sporting round has ever been a .29. My eventual article (with photos) was a complete work of fiction, but a BUNCH of readers fell for it, to the point where more people contacted the magazine than ever before. Among other things, Monica Lewinsky supposedly ground the reamer, the bullets had such high BC's it was initially suspected they actually ROSE in flight, and not only killed deer and elk suddenly at 400+ yards, but flipped them over on their backs, ready for field-dressing.

Basically, it was a spoof on how many shooters firmly believe in magic cartridges. And it proved how many do.

I figured it was something along that line!! I love humor and would be interested in getting the article(and reading it to my friends)!! Is there a good place to purchase it??!

Actually think I may have found it. Is it in Handloader #203?

Darned if I know, but that would be about right!

If I put it in GGIII, will also add some stories about how it was received....

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Be sure to include data on the B-29 AI, because an extra 300 fps is not to be ignored!

Thanks for the reply. I've never explored the AR platform as a hunting rifle. But fighting bad guys, trying to kill multiple pigs at a time, or any other reason for quick repeat shots, the platform is a good one. I'm certainly not going to fault anyone for hunting with one using it within the limits of whatever the cartridge happens to be. (You have written some thoughtful stuff about the logical inconsistencies in the arguments some people use when discussing various rifle actions.)

My big issue is the government not banning the platform!

Jevyod,

I'll agree with prior posters that BBGG I & II are both great places to start for the ballistic and bullet gack (and I'd follow those with Rifle Troubleshooting and Handloading and then Obsessions of a Rifle Loony, in that order). As far as Johns collections of hunting stories they are all good. But I think my favorite is his first, The Life of the Hunt. That's one I need to pick up and read again.

Azar,

Thanks very much. The Life of the Hunt is also my personal favorite. Once in a while I reread it again myself--and wonder where some of that stuff was hiding in my subconscious.

MULE DEER , 25 Creedmoor its that a thought for Gun Gack 3 ?

Maybe. We shall see!

John,

I have to say that I think one of my all-time favorite hunting stories of yours is "Remembering Grandma" (if I remember the title right). I loved that story and found myself wishing I could have known her personally. What an amazing, tough, and resilient woman.

i do look forward to your next Gun Gack 3 book. i have even thought i might get a Gun Gack 1 & 2 for some Christmas gifts ? any deals this year on the pair ?

Azar,

Yep, that's the title. She was indeed pretty tough, as any woman homesteading by herself in Montana had to be!

Pete,

Eileen says she can subtract $3 for each additional Gun Gack book above the first one, if they're shipped in one package. You can either order through riflesandrecipes.com and add a note of that in the space to make requests. (Most people us it for how they want them signed. We autograph every one that's shipped, but can add special notes for gift-books, also free of charge.)

Or you can call her at 406-521-0273.

I'm feeling the need for a few more JB Books. (Anybody see what I did there?)

But I actually do feel like a couple more books.

MULE DEER, will order this this summer,thank you,Pete53

MD, does riflesandrecipes have a complete index of your, and Elaine's books?

Mark,

Do you mean a complete list of ALL our books that have ever been published, even those that are out of print? Or all that are still available? No on the first, yes on the second.

Just finished the Gacks--outstanding!