I'm wanting an AR rifle that I can hunt with.  From what I've read I have decided on the 6.8 round.  I've been reading lots of reviews on ARs and have been looking at the Stag 7 a lot.  I would be able to take deer, hogs, and coyotes with it.  95% of my shots would be under 200 yards.  I'm looking for accuracy and from what I have read the Stag 7 has good off the shelf performance.  Is there any other brands I should look at?  Thanks for any suggestions in advance.

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I you can build one then go pick up an ARP barrel and bolt. If you can't build one, then go over to 68Forums and buy one on the EE.

The Stag 7 is a good choice
Building one from an ARP barrel and bolt is a good choice.
Iron Works Tactical can build you one with APR parts and in fact has some in stock right now.
He builds excellent weapons.

Here is a list of 6.8 manufacturers:

Complete 6.8 SPC rifles
1: Armalite
2: Bushmaster
3: Rock River Arms
4: Stag
5: LWRC
*6: Wilson Combat
7: Daniel Defense / Ambush
8: DoubleStar
9: DPMS
10: Barrett
11: LMT
12: Robinson Arms
13: 2 Vets
14: Yankee Hill Machine
15: Palmetto State Armory
*16: Ironworks Tactical
17: Country Boy Sports
18: PRI

6.8 SPC upper assemblies
1: Stag
*2: Ironworks Tactical
3: Suppression Solutions
*4: Wilson Combat
5: Yankee Hill Machine
6: Palmetto State Armory
7: White Oak Armament
8: State Of The Arms
9: Rock River Arms
10: Red X
11: SOTA
12: Precision Firearms
13: Surplus Arms and Ammo
14: JSE
15: CBA
16: Delta 3 Tactical
17. Armalite
18. Blackstone Arms
19: Bushmaster
20: DPMS
*21: Bison Armory
22: PRI
23: Rainier Arms
24: Blackthorne Products

6.8 SPC barrels/bolts/other parts
*1: AR Performance: Barrels and bolts
*2: BHW: Barrels
*3: Wilson Combat: Barrels,
4: Palmetto State Armory: Barrels and bolts
5: Stag: Bolts
6: Yankee Hill Machine: Barrels and Bolts
7: AR Stoner (MidwayUSA): Barrels, Bolts, and Magazines
8: Daniel Defense / Ambush: Barrels and bolts
9: PRI: Bolts, magazines, 6.8 specific breaks
*10: CProducts Defense: Magazines
11: ASC: Magazines
12: D&H: Magazines
13: MagPul: Magazines for LWRC Six8 platform
14: DPMS: Bolts
15: White Oak Armament: Barrels
16: State Of The Arms
17: Red X Arms : BCG
*18: Mad Dog Weapons Systems: general 6.8 retailer
19: Treasure Seekers: 6.8 bolts, marked carriers, dust covers, etc
*20: Hamlund Tactical: general 6.8 retailer
21: Rainier Arms: Barrels
22: Integrity Arms: Barrels
23: Douglas: Barrels
*24: Bison Armory
25: Stutts Tactical
*26: Ironworks Tactical
27: AIM Surplus
28: Blackthorne Products

Another +1 for ARP barrel and bolt...then build your own.

Stag make very good 6.8 rifles and they have been making them for a long time.

ARP, Bison, WC, BHW all make top shelf 6.8 barrels. Also, PSA & Rainier Arms have very good barrels & makes upper too.

Another one for ARP,Barrels are very good. Check out his web page. Great specs. on his products.

I would build one with either an arp or bison armory barrel. If your not comfortable building I'd pick up a bison upper.

There are builders out there that use ARP barrels & bolts in their assembled uppers.

I love this rail:  MI Lightweight Rail

The OD is only 1.5".

My Daughters rifle with her duracoat paint job.
Stag upper with a Leupold 3-9 with CDL on a DSA lower with Ace stock and Jp trigger and DPMS LPK. It is not finicky at all on the ammo you feed it.

Couple of pigs she stacked up last year.

Bison Armory does incredible uppers. My 18" with SPR-profile barrel is a tack driver.

Can't believe I agree with an Ole Miss fan.

Go State!!!!

Novekse barrels aren't too shabby either

Another +1 for ARP Barrels, especially if you reload.

I have built an ARP 18" and 12.5" and just ordered a 16" for my son to hunt with.


Building your own is the way to go.