I'm deciding between 6br and 6xc and I know that 6br is one of the most accurate and gets constant small groups, but I'm wondering what kind of groups you get with this round? show pics of rifles please if you can
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you are talking about two different animals!
THe BR is a super performer out to 600 and the 6XC rivals most cartridges out to 1000.
The reason that you see the BR posting ungodly groups is because it is perfect for benchrest guys with fantastic accuracy and very low recoil compared to most other rounds. Low recoil means that you can be more consistent in your shooting.
If you are looking to stay 600 and in then BR may be a good choice, but make no mistake that it will humble you when it gets windy................. The 6XC can hand with 6.5-.284 at 1K.
Brian
Brian
leadbullet said:the BR becomes marginal past 800 or so
How inherently accurate a cartridge design is has comparatively little to do with how accurate a system is.I'm deciding between 6br and 6xc and I know that 6br is more accurate but I'm wondering what kind of groups you get with this round?
How inherently accurate a cartridge design is has comparatively little to do with how accurate a system is.
Of course, with the exception of the 30-30 Winchester and its' progeny. LOL!This^
Properly built, it doesn't matter what cartridge its chambered in if you feed it the right ammo. Some cartridges are just easier to tune.
Of course, with the exception of the 30-30 Winchester and its' progeny. LOL!
Got my ass handed to my by a 6BRX yesterday, if you know me I shoot a 6CM, one thing I had going for me was the miniscule vertical I had, his 1.669" group had that much vertical. I had a 4" group, left to right, the vertical was like 3/8".
This was at 600yds, btw.What! Aww thats not good man i still have my blank 6mm maybe i should go 6br instead lol
How the heck do you "know" this?I know that 6br is more accurate
6mmBR isn't the "most accurate." It has great "ballistic performance" (i.e., low wind drift and drop) for its level of recoil. If precision rifle shooters could get it to feed reliably from a magazine, it would have prolific use.
If you go to the sticky thread, "what the pros use" you'll notice that 6.5CM, 260Rem, 243 Win and 6XC top the list. I've been reading that 6CM is starting to make inroads also. Within these chamberings there are adv/disadv that have been discussed at length. If you reload, it doesn't really matter what you go with.
Do not confuse "ballistic performance" for accuracy. Accuracy is being able to hit the target you're aiming at. Hitting the same point repeatedly is precision.
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If you want good ballistic performance, the tradeoffs are usually high recoil or short barrel life. The cartridges above (e.g., 6.5 CM) provide acceptable barrel life (better than 6mm) and moderate to low recoil for great ballistic performance.
308 Win, for example, gives you great barrel life, has a tremendous selection of match grade ammo and reloading data available, moderate recoil, but is on the lower end of the ballistic performance spectrum.