243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

[GLShooter]

I obtained a 243 LBC, 6AR with a few tweaks, chambered upper a few weeks ago,. This one is 1:10 stainless 20" bull barrel from Black Hole Weaponry. I got it to tide me over until my 24" 1:9 version shows up. The upper is an Aero Precision.

I've obtained 300 pieces of Alexander Arms finest and am using a set of Redding Type S FL dies to form the brass. The nice thing is for $65.00 for the sizer, either a 6 PPC or a 6.5 Grendel, and a bushing along with my Hornady 6 MM seating die for about $14.00 and a shell holder I was good to go on this wildcat.

The rifle has not been stretched yet as I am busy shooting a 6X68 from Black Hole in F-Class matches but this one is coming up in the rotation very soon. The 1:10 will be used mostly for varmints as I know it won't handle the big bullets but I believe the 1:9 can take the 95 Bergers without a hitch.

The graphics specialist at Black Hole was given some simple directions for engraving. Cal it Sting and have your way with it. I'd be glad to explain the name if anyone wants to know.

She is quite the artist in her own right so here we go with the obligatory pictures. As I shoot this one I'll post up the results. I'll also try and get some up about the 6X68 I am shooting.

Enjoy and I welcome any comments.

Greg

 

[PatrickChewing]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

Wow looks great!

 

[346ci]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

That is pretty slick, congrats!!

How is the 6X6.8 holding up in F class?

 

[thespecialist]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is pretty slick, congrats!!

How is the 6X6.8 holding up in F class? </div></div>

Remember the guy I was talking to you about helping me through load development on my 6x45 at the match? That's Greg

 

[GLShooter]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is pretty slick, congrats!!

How is the 6X6.8 holding up in F class? </div></div>

It is actually doing very well. My scores are up about 5% and I am learning more about the wind and mirage. Case life is looking great at 8+ loadings and tight pockets. It is a good one for the 500 yard matches.

Greg

 

[MLC]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

Is your F Class rifle a 6/6.8 or 6x68?
6x68 sounds insane.

 

[GLShooter]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MLC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is your F Class rifle a 6/6.8 or 6x68?
6x68 sounds insane.
</div></div>

It is a 6X6.8 so I guess it is a 6X43. Standard weight Black Hole set up. The lower has a Geissele High Speed Trigger and an extra 2 pounds of lead in the butt. I shot Open class but have been using a Harris bipod. I need to set up to a front pedestal or a Sinclair unit.

I was shooting a 6X45 and it does OK also but the 6X68 was out shooting it quickly so I have to go back and do more work with the smaller gun.

6X6.8 and 6X45. 87 grain Hornady BTHP.

Greg

 

[346ci]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: thespecialist</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is pretty slick, congrats!!

How is the 6X6.8 holding up in F class? </div></div>

Remember the guy I was talking to you about helping me through load development on my 6x45 at the match? That's Greg

</div></div>

Cool, Greg knows his stuff when it comes to the wildcats, that is for sure. I'm still on the fence about what direction I want to go. As of now it is a 6mmBR but 2nd is the 6X6.8 since I have so much 6.8 brass. I'm getting all my parts together now so later all I will need is a barrel.

I really want to have it up, running and loads ready for Woody's match in November.

 

[GLShooter]

Re: 243 LBC Showed Up-- Now It Begins

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: thespecialist</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is pretty slick, congrats!!

How is the 6X6.8 holding up in F class? </div></div>

Remember the guy I was talking to you about helping me through load development on my 6x45 at the match? That's Greg

</div></div>

Cool, Greg knows his stuff when it comes to the wildcats, that is for sure. I'm still on the fence about what direction I want to go. As of now it is a 6mmBR but 2nd is the 6X6.8 since I have so much 6.8 brass. I'm getting all my parts together now so later all I will need is a barrel.

I really want to have it up, running and loads ready for Woody's match in November. </div></div>

Thank you for the compliment. I'm not sure what the deal is with the wildcats. Perhaps I have a masochistic streak in me!!

I'm excited about the 243 LBC while having a blast with the 6X6.8. I enjoy the challenge of no load data and making the brass. There are some other ones on the horizon that are coming my way that will be fun also. I have a couple in my own little noggin and I'm sure something will come of it.

Greg