6mm BR

maespant

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Hi folks

In process of getting a variation for a 6mm BR to replace 223 which is currently the main foxing gun.

I have heard that the 6mm can be problematic loading from magazine, hence why RPA only sell as single shot. What are your experiences and what are the good donor actions to start from

Ideally will be looking for current gun rather than having the expense of having one commissioned on my behalf

Will be going to CLA later in year where a lot of the custom boys will be showing and I can quiz them but after any ideas for a starter for 10

Thanks in advance

James
 
Have a look on Valkerie rifles website, there is a Tikka M595 6BR on there (£2000).

I have heard that the 595 magazine feeds the 6br well from a .22-250 action

Ive used one a little bit and have to say they are very good and the 22br i have used foxing was also very good

Dan
 
Mine is built around a rem action and sits in a AICS stock, had a small block itted to the rear of the mag to shorten it so no issue with cycleing rounds..

Mine is a 12 twist useing mid weight bullets....

You will enjoy this round im sure,its accuracy is amazing.....
 
Yes they have a reputation for being hard to get to feed well, but I'm not sure if it is really justified. I bet the reputation came from America and came about because there wasn't (isn't?) an off the shelf magazine box for the Remington 700, meaning that your average custom gunsmith (or component assembler) couldn't get reliable feeding. The answer is to just find someone who can make the magazine box for you. Mike Norris can do it, as I'm sure can others...
Also bear in mind that 6mmBR is probably the most popular cartridge for 300m 3-position match shooting and the CISM (rapid fire) competition is also very often shot with magazine fed 6mmBR, so reliable feeding is and always was possible. The Bleiker CISM is a magazine fed match rifle in 6mmBR off the shelf (albeit an expensive shelf!).
 
as long as its a 22/250 mag you use on the tikka m590 or m595 action then it will feed superb
 
Excellent choice, shooting buddy has a Norman Clarke custom built on a sako action, MacMillan stock. Feed is flawless. Deadly accurate, 1:12 70grn Nosler B/T. With a Nightforce you could shoot the Balls off a gnat with it !!!! (I can't cause my eyes aint that good).

D
 
I have one on a Remi 700 action with a spring type magazine (not the removable box type) and the feed is far from reliable. Any sugestions for a fix?
 
I have been told by a few smiths the 6br will not feed 100%,I also know a few guys with 6br that wont feed last round from 10 rnd mag all the time.The cartridge is front heavy and short in length.

maybe this might work ?
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I went for the 6x47 lapua this does feed 100% :)
 
Unless you went and had this fitted then should not be a problem!
Give Dave a ring at Valkyrie, if I remember right I he is going to
build a 6mmbr for himself to shoot in Tactical/McQueens competitions.
Also there is a 6mmbr for sale at Rimfire
Ask Roger if you ring up sure Dave built this one as well.
 
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