doric_prince
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does the job too.
Which 6MM hunting cartridge?
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Heym SR20
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If you want a Kipplauf break action in a 6mm then of course proper option is the 6x70R.
Have a read of for more information
6x70mmR: A 6mm Cartridge Like No Other — Ron Spomer Outdoors
Historically, rifle cartridges that launch 6mm diameter bullets have not been particularly popular for a long time. Okay, the .243 Winchester from 1955 is a very popular chambering for deer rifles both in North America and Europe. But it’s the exception to the rule. No other .243/6mm cartridge is ne
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because its pretty much disappeared because it was not in the favoured twist rate for deer and small varmints and the 243 was . That said with the 243 twist it likely was the better beast . Today if i was looking for a 6mm i might very well be choosing between a fast twist 243 or a 6mm creed which would be a fast twist from the box.
Quater bore (25) for me. 6mm strikes me as a hairdressers chambering!
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BigT
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Weatherby are doing 1/7.5 in the 307 and the Mk5 as well I think
ColinBr
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Dropped everything I've shot at with my 6xc.
Maybe better shot placement is required for those that can't shoot.
Ronin
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I'm only joshing with the more 'sensitive' baby bore stalker!
I have a 6mm PPC so clearly know what I'm talking about ..........
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Scipio
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If funds wasnt an issue, i was willing to reload for it, and i could have a gun smith build the chamber on the large side with lots of throat and put in a barrel with a low twist rate, a 6mm remington.
if i had to buy one on todays market likely a 6mm creedmore. It might even turn out to be the caliber the creedmore case is the most suited for, really, and ta 6mm CM rifle likely has the right twist rate too, to accomodate the longer and heavier for caliber options.
if i had to buy one on todays market likely a 6mm creedmore. It might even turn out to be the caliber the creedmore case is the most suited for, really, and ta 6mm CM rifle likely has the right twist rate too, to accomodate the longer and heavier for caliber options.
Luckily I know a tremendous riflesmith…
ColinBr
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the prowler
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My advice is decide what kind of rifle you want first. You mention XC and Dasher and shooting long range targets which makes me think of a bench gun, but you also mention shooting small deer at short ranges which is altogether different. Guess what I'm saying is start with the rifle. Do you want something ultra handy and portable for hunting in the forest? Then I'd go with a mini action of some sort (Howa, CZ, etc.) and put on a barrel in something like 6 ARC or the like. I don't see the point in hammering tiny deer close in with rifles and cartridges meant to shoot targets at 1000 yards.
Not sure if you were joking about a Kipplauf but if money is no concern that would be awesome for hunting. Then you'd probably want a rimmed cartridge.
I have CZ 527 in 7x62x39. It's a ton of fun. I plink with it and hunt whitetails in dense woods. Super short and light, and a joy to carry around. Something like that in a 6 arc would be hard to beat IMO. After I finish the upgrades on my current rifle project, my next will likely be to build a Howa mini in 6 arc with a 16" barrel and overall length of under 40" suppressed (for the exact kind of hunting you are talking about...small/medium deer close in). Curious to see what direction you go in.
Not sure if you were joking about a Kipplauf but if money is no concern that would be awesome for hunting. Then you'd probably want a rimmed cartridge.
I have CZ 527 in 7x62x39. It's a ton of fun. I plink with it and hunt whitetails in dense woods. Super short and light, and a joy to carry around. Something like that in a 6 arc would be hard to beat IMO. After I finish the upgrades on my current rifle project, my next will likely be to build a Howa mini in 6 arc with a 16" barrel and overall length of under 40" suppressed (for the exact kind of hunting you are talking about...small/medium deer close in). Curious to see what direction you go in.
