Which 6mm?

[scotch_egg]

Whidden have shipped a number of dies to me over the years.
Regards
JCS

Whidden make brilliant dies.

 

[jcampbellsmith]

I have been shooting a 6mm Creedmoor for the last couple of seasons and have found it to be great!

Pros are:
• Good factory brass, no fire forming
• Straight wall case, far less stretch than 243 and easier to size
• SRP brass, seems hold up to pressure and last longer than LRP
• Factory rifles with fast twist readily available

Worth mentioning that factory ammo supply isn’t great, best to load for this one!

103gr ELD-X is my preferred bullet, 3200+ fps easily achieved with N160 and a 26” barrel.

I've owned 243, 243 AI and then 6XC. The 6XC was my favourite, but it was my first full custom rifle. I'm not shooting 6mm these days, but if I was, 6mm Creedmoor would be my choice in a fast twist.
Regards
JCS

 

[ColinBr]

As said I've chosen 6XC.

I've been offered a reamer for chambering, dies for reloading, and theres plentiful stock of good factory ammo, plus I was also offered the brass from the factory ammo.

It's a no brainer for me with those circumstances.

Just need to find a Tikka T3/T3x action, and I'll start getting things together for a build.

 

[scotch_egg]

As said I've chosen 6XC.

I've been offered a reamer for chambering, dies for reloading, and theres plentiful stock of good factory ammo, plus I was also offered the brass from the factory ammo.

It's a no brainer for me with those circumstances.

Just need to find a Tikka T3/T3x action, and I'll start getting things together for a build.

Who is building it?

 

[Selous]

What are the benefits of the 6xc compared to the 6CM?
Less powder, less barrel wear?

Also small primer brass is available that is more tolerant of pressure. The XC is an excellent cartridge in my opinion.

 

[ColinBr]

Who is building it?

Not sure yet mate. Not gotten that far, as I'll need to put in a variation and start getting a few things together. Mainly the action.

 

[scotch_egg]

Not sure yet mate. Not gotten that far, as I'll need to put in a variation and start getting a few things together. Mainly the action.

If you find a builder they can help source the action. @Ronin has built a few 6XC’s now and owns one himself. He built my 6mm Creedmoor with distain

 

[Klenchblaize]

This fixation with 6mm is very sad. Far more interesting and exciting to live a little and in imperial!

K

 

[25 Sharps]

This fixation with 6mm is very sad. Far more interesting and exciting to live a little and in imperial!
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K

With you all the way K

 

[Island]

What’s the availability of 6XC reloading dies now days as this was a calibre I was really interested in but when I researched it about 18 months ago it was really difficult to find any reloading dies and the US retails would not send them over unless I did it via a shipping agent. Hopefully the situation has improved.

I had a set of Whidden dies sent over from the US at the end of summer in 6XC.

From initial contact to die set in hand was only a couple of weeks.

 

[norcan]

6x45 or 6mm TCU.
Based on 223 or 223AI.

Approx 200fps more then 223 with equal weight bullet.

 

[308tikka]

As said I've chosen 6XC.

I've been offered a reamer for chambering, dies for reloading, and theres plentiful stock of good factory ammo, plus I was also offered the brass from the factory ammo.

It's a no brainer for me with those circumstances.

Just need to find a Tikka T3/T3x action, and I'll start getting things together for a build.

I will be swapping my 6BR and 6xc barrel off a T3.

Buy a clapped out old 243 or 22/250 that doesnt shoot with factory loads. My 6BR started as a 22/250 for £200!

 

[ColinBr]

I will be swapping my 6BR and 6xc barrel off a T3.

Buy a clapped out old 243 or 22/250 that doesnt shoot with factory loads. My 6BR started as a 22/250 for £200!

Yes thats the general plan mate. I'll see what comes up.

Anything with a 308 bolt face will do

 

[25 Sharps]

6x45 or 6mm TCU.
Based on 223 or 223AI.

Approx 200fps more then 223 with equal weight bullet.

As above, a real struggle to get to 1700 ft-lb

 

[Klenchblaize]

I have toyed with then idea of a 6X47 but it would have to be based on the 222 REM Magnum case rather than 223 as I enjoy being obtuse!

K

 

[Scotty99]

If you want something a bit different Norman Clark has a Parker Hale Lightweight in 6mm REM. It is a new rifle (from his stock of PH parts) built by Norman Clark. Factory ammo will be like hens teeth but not a problem if you home load. If I had a slot I might be tempted especially as it’s £600.

Norman Clark Gunsmiths

www.normanclarkgunsmith.com

 

[scotch_egg]

I will be swapping my 6BR and 6xc barrel off a T3.

Buy a clapped out old 243 or 22/250 that doesnt shoot with factory loads. My 6BR started as a 22/250 for £200!

Swapping to what??

 

[Malxwal]

Sounds like some of you lads like them small and barely legal ...

 

[308tikka]

Swapping to what??

Between each other. Barrel change kit and a vise. Easy.

 

[ColinBr]

Between each other. Barrel change kit and a vise. Easy.

Where are you getting this from please?