I have seen a bunch of that recently too. Thats good to know.
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Same load with a 28 inch Bartlein.
Anyone worried about small base dies for 6BR to bring brass back into spec when switching chambers Redding makes a 6BR small base die (74317). It works like a charm. In stock too.
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Hi, I just ordered a new barrel in 6mmBR. I am still struggling with the choice of powder. VV N140, VV N150, VVN540.
VV in its reloading app provides reloading data on those 3 powders. I plan to shoot at 300m 90gr and 105gr bullets. Which powder would you recommend (I stick to VV, so don't say Varget).
VV in its reloading app provides reloading data on those 3 powders. I plan to shoot at 300m 90gr and 105gr bullets. Which powder would you recommend (I stick to VV, so don't say Varget).
any of those will work id start with the 140 and 150 first.
Honestly, any of those three will work, so whatever you have on hand or can get easily. I used N140 before moving to 8208, and I feel like I left a little speed on the table, although accuracy was good. I'd probably try 150 next time.
Old post I know, but was this just with a BR? Or bra/brx?
Every weekend I shoot I am more impressed by this cartridge. It was so easy to work up a load for and is so consistent.
30 gr Varget
Berger 105 Hybrid
Lapua brass
cci 450
20 thou off lands
I'm going to order another barrel from Bugholes Monday b/c the round count on this one is growing fast b/c my 6.5 creed and valkyrie stay at home now.
30 gr Varget
Berger 105 Hybrid
Lapua brass
cci 450
20 thou off lands
I'm going to order another barrel from Bugholes Monday b/c the round count on this one is growing fast b/c my 6.5 creed and valkyrie stay at home now.
Due to the current powder crisis I have been forced to seek other powders as my first 6br barrel is on the way. I snagged a 8lb jug of RL16, hopefully I can get it to work. Anyone else have any success with that powder? I haven't been able to find a whole lot of info.
If anything I would try to find a slower powder than a faster one. That way you will get more velocity and not blow your face off.
Doc
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I’ve wanted to try the VV powders. How’s the temp stability with n540?
I have gathered that I will need a drop tube but I did find some people using it and having great results. Hopefully I can get it to work.
Just found this thread. Great info. Waiting for mine to come in. It has about 60 rounds through it. Buying it used with a Schneider barrel. Have dies and bullets on the way along with a couple hundred rounds of Remington 100 grain ammo coming with the rifle. Only issue is no BR or 450 primers. Will start my loads with some CCI400s. I'm sure I'll be back here with questions.
Goal is to get it threaded and set for a can. Plan on using it for a long range varmint and 200 yard deer rifle.
Goal is to get it threaded and set for a can. Plan on using it for a long range varmint and 200 yard deer rifle.
How long is your barrel?
I haven't ever used a drop tube and have zero issues with case capacity with Peterson 6BR brass.
Doc
It's a boring cartridge!
I did a ladder test with 107SMK because I couldn't find the other bullets I was using before. Picked the 0 vertical at 360Y for the two that hit closest together, loaded that, then a week later shot 3 rounds off to get the velocity, 3 rounds 1 fps ES, lol.
The two previous times I tested velocity with my other load was 5 fps ES for 5 shots, on different occasions of course.
Such a go getter little round! Not great in the wind past 800Y but not bad either.
I did a ladder test with 107SMK because I couldn't find the other bullets I was using before. Picked the 0 vertical at 360Y for the two that hit closest together, loaded that, then a week later shot 3 rounds off to get the velocity, 3 rounds 1 fps ES, lol.
The two previous times I tested velocity with my other load was 5 fps ES for 5 shots, on different occasions of course.
Such a go getter little round! Not great in the wind past 800Y but not bad either.
I did load workup with the 107smk in this new barrel... Loaded up the 105hybrids with the same load as my 107smk final load. Ive shot all these bullets extensively in my previous 6BR barrels and bottom line, they all shoot great. The joys of 6BR. haha
Thats good to hear. I bought lapua brass, based on what I have read there is a little more room with lapua over Peterson. Can't wait to get rolling on this. Just waiting for Graf's to get their things in order and ship my dies.
Graf's took almost 3 weeks to get me the new brass I just ordered from them. They are really behind. 18 working day to process orders and ship out.
Doc
You need a gauge that will measure to ogive. I'm am 10 thousands off lands at 1.795.
Doc
1.672 with a comparator
That is a short ass chamber......did they use a Remington 6BR clambering due to it using lighter bullets. That's crazy short.
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Not even sure at the moment. I’ll call tomorrow and figure out whats up.
I’m at 1.645” CBTO with Berger 105gr Hybrids
Nah, not at all. I loaded a dummy at 1.760 cbto and it chambers just fine. Im using the comparator. I’ll take my bolt apart tomorrow and get a more accurate reading.
All comparators are different. That’s part of what makes them comparators and not absolute measuring tools. Take differences between CBTO measurements between different comparators with a grain of salt. As in this case, COAL length between two shooter’s loaded rounds might tell more of the story. The variations may be smaller.
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Well, just threw my hornady oal tool in the trash. Pulled the bolt, firing mech and took out the ejector. Loaded a round long and kept throwing it in until it fell with zero effort.
1.795” cbto
2.392” oal
105 hybrid, lapua brass with .105 freebore.
This is the only way I’m doing it from here on out. Lesson learned.
1.795” cbto
2.392” oal
105 hybrid, lapua brass with .105 freebore.
This is the only way I’m doing it from here on out. Lesson learned.
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I'm new to this whole 6BR(A) game. I tore my bolt down and got my land point. Anyone have a decent fire form load for IMR 4895 in Lapua brass with 105 hybrids?
Seems H4895 is more popular, but I have a keg of IMR and if it works I'd love to burn it up. If not, I'm hoping I can at least fireform with it.
Seems H4895 is more popular, but I have a keg of IMR and if it works I'd love to burn it up. If not, I'm hoping I can at least fireform with it.
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