Opinions on the 6mm Rem AI

[SmokeRolls]

Anybody have any experience with this (6mmRemAI)caliber?
Pros?
Cons?
I have a bunch of 6mm bullets from 60 grain to 105 grain and looking at a rifle cartridge that would shoot them and shoot them well.
I don't really want a serious barrel burner though.
I like performance but also want a rifle that will last for a good long time. This will mainly be a medium to lighter weight hunting rifle for deer and coyotes and the occasional range day.
I don't want to spend extra money on custom brass and would like to use existing brass to make this rifle work. I have collected a lot of standard caliber brass and probably have a good selection of 6mm rem brass (once fired). I have a ton of 243 once fired brass.
Your opinions and ideas please
Thanks
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[JCH]

Re: Opinions on the 6mm Rem AI

6mm Rem and the AI version have length issues with the longer bullets...many will tell you to do the 6mm Rem on a long action.

I have had several 243AI's and I love that round. Shoots great to 1000 and has a mild kick, plenty of power to hunt deer and such with.

Whatever you do, if you want to shoot the heavies, get at least a 9 twist so you can shoot the 105 class of bullets. An 8 twist is even better.

 

[Sendero_Man]

Re: Opinions on the 6mm Rem AI

6mm Crusader

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2276506&page=1

 

[SmokeRolls]

Re: Opinions on the 6mm Rem AI

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_Man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6mm Crusader

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2276506&page=1 </div></div>
Thanks Sendero Man.
Neat thread.
Crusader looks very interesting.
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[Sendero_Man]

Re: Opinions on the 6mm Rem AI

no worries !

loving mine ! Highly recommend it. Although I am sure the coyotes wouldn't... Laffin'