the prowler
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Anyone using the 6ppc for larger deer? What would be the best bullet weight and loading?
Sika deer bullet in 6ppc
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I'm guessing that it depends on your barrel twist. Barnes 80gr TTSX / Yewtree 80.5gr would be my choice if you have a 1:10 or faster twist, or even the new Yewtree 53gr Super X would work in a slower twist.
Loads of other bullets that will work too.
I use the slightly slower 6x45 and it's fantastic for deer. I've used the 62gr GS Custom copper bullets which are peerless, and now using 62gr Barnes Varmint Grenade which do the job very well too.
Loads of other bullets that will work too.
I use the slightly slower 6x45 and it's fantastic for deer. I've used the 62gr GS Custom copper bullets which are peerless, and now using 62gr Barnes Varmint Grenade which do the job very well too.
What type of 6mm PPC? And is it given of a 26" barrel? You'll need access to a chronograph.
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the prowler
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It's a standard sako75 1/12 twist.
the prowler
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Thinking of removing my thermal and fitting my meopta zd scope
Yew tree 53gr Super X and pull the tips out if required to stabilise in 1:12 barrel.
Or 85gr Nosler partition, or one of the tougher 80gr SP's
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the prowler
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Might try them. Am going to the stalking show in April. Probably some one selling them there?
tackb
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i helped a friend develop a load for exactly this rifle , his goto was 70gr hpbt sierras , it is possible to get it deer legal but you need to run it hot , case wrecking hot to be honest
he's now rebarrelled to 1-9'' and we are working up a non lead load for it , early days still though
Not going to provide loads even though mine is also a Sako 75 for obvioue reasons, but interested to see what 5-shot group size you're achieving with your current pet load.
I've yet to shoot any bullet under 70g.
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I've yet to shoot any bullet under 70g.
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62gr GS Custom @3350fps is great for deer. Really pity they're out of production as they can cope with up to 1:14 twist I think.
tackb
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in my experience you'd need a long barrel to achieve that velocity with a 6ppc
I achieve that with a 20.5" 1:8 barrel in my 6x45. (These drive band bullets are an exception re velocities achieved). In comparison I get just over 3000fps with the 62gr jacketed Barnes VG.
6PPC will exceed that with its bigger case capacity.
tackb
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oh , i'll bow to your superior knowledge
the 6ppc is around 28-30 grs of water the 6x45 is around 29grs of water
amazing such small differences can make such a big difference
You want something fast as possible and I am struggling to see how you get 3200fps with even a 75gr in a 24"
And if you are dropping to 62gr even 3350fps isnt deer legal in England let alone Scotland
And if you are dropping to 62gr even 3350fps isnt deer legal in England let alone Scotland
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These were meant to be the gold standard for monolithic bullets
They're great - one of the original turned copper bullets and still up there with the best. I have a few hundred which should last me years.
I didn't say they were legal, but I'm reliably informed that they work very well.
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