6 mm Rifle + Ammo Availability

[UnckleBob]

From the factory or you chopped it?

Factory

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Awesome info here thank y’all. And I’ll shoot @EuroOptic a message to let him know.

I’ll definitely rebarrel at some point down the line, but considering chopping the factory barrel from 22” to 18” out of the gate. I think I read there’s only enough meat on those sporters to thread 1/2x28. Anybody have experience doing the same?

Feldkamp Customs can cut your lite profile barrel and put a false shoulder on it so it’s 5/8x24.

 

[The Guide]

If you aren't ready to start handloading yet. You can get the 107 and 116 TMK bullets in loaded ammo from Unknown Munitions. They are both currently available for backorder.

Jay

6 Creedmoor 107 SIERRA TMK - Unknown Munitions

CALIBER 6 CREEDMOOR BULLET 107 SIERRA TMK BRASS HORNADY | PETERSON POWDER HODGDON H4350 PRIMER FEDERAL 210 MATCH VELOCITY 3050 F/S G1 / G7 .574 / .292 COAL 2.800 REC. TWIST 8 QUANTITY 50

www.unknownmunitions.com

6 Creedmoor 116 SIERRA TMK - Unknown Munitions

CALIBER 6 CREEDMOOR BULLET 116 SIERRA TMK BRASS HORNADY | PETERSON POWDER HODGDON H4350 PRIMER FEDERAL 210 MATCH VELOCITY 3050 F/S G1 / G7 .609 / .305 COAL 2.800 REC. TWIST 8 QUANTITY 50

www.unknownmunitions.com

 

[43.6N]

I’d been thinking about stepping down to a 6.5 cm from my 16” .308 because, though the recoil is manageable with a can, it doesn’t compare to the unsuppressed 22” 6.5 I had previously as far as ability to stay in the scope on deer and pigs.

So I happen to stumble on all the small caliber discussions here, spend more time reading/listening to @Formidilosus’s posts/podcasts than I do working, and come out with a hard on for 6 cm and TMK’s. So I’m jacked to the tits, ready to go buy some shit I don’t need, then realize there’s not a 6 cm T3X in the country as far as I can tell, any boutique 6 cm TMK ammo is out of stock, and I’ll probably have to start reloading if I want reliable ammo supply for the rifle that I don’t have and can’t find.

Mostly just came here to bitch, I’m sure everything will come back in stock eventually. But damn! Would’ve been easier to stay ignorant and keep getting hammered by my $600 Ruger.

If you read this far though, what’s the realistic cost of a barebones but adequate setup to start reloading 6 CM?

Oh I read all the way to the end baby.
RCBS starter kit that’s actually worth a hoot: $500

RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Single Stage Reloading Press Kit

The RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme press is designed to last a lifetime. The Rock Chucker Supreme Press features easy operation, ambidextrous handle,...

www.midwayusa.com

6creed dies: $57

Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 6mm Creedmoor Full Length Sizing,

The Hornady Custom Grade New Dimension 2-Die Set is a great die set for the avid reloader. This die set includes a Custom Grade New Dimension (CGND)...

www.midwayusa.com

100primers: 8 bucks
100 bullets: $45
1lb powder: $55
Cases, hopefully you save your once fired cases, but if not, 100 pieces of brass: $58

 

[omicron1792]

If you aren't ready to start handloading yet. You can get the 107 and 116 TMK bullets in loaded ammo from Unknown Munitions. They are both currently available for backorder.

Jay

6 Creedmoor 107 SIERRA TMK - Unknown Munitions

CALIBER 6 CREEDMOOR BULLET 107 SIERRA TMK BRASS HORNADY | PETERSON POWDER HODGDON H4350 PRIMER FEDERAL 210 MATCH VELOCITY 3050 F/S G1 / G7 .574 / .292 COAL 2.800 REC. TWIST 8 QUANTITY 50

www.unknownmunitions.com

6 Creedmoor 116 SIERRA TMK - Unknown Munitions

CALIBER 6 CREEDMOOR BULLET 116 SIERRA TMK BRASS HORNADY | PETERSON POWDER HODGDON H4350 PRIMER FEDERAL 210 MATCH VELOCITY 3050 F/S G1 / G7 .609 / .305 COAL 2.800 REC. TWIST 8 QUANTITY 50

www.unknownmunitions.com

Why do you think the 107 and 116 have the same stated MV?