6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[omicron1792]

Maybe someone will make a factory option soon. I’ll probably use the 77 tmk this year while I start sourcing parts to switch to the 6 ARC.

I’ve used 77TMK a ton on bama deer. Been very impressed.

 

[AlabamaMountainMan]

I am definitely excited to try them out this year before I switch to the 6 arc. If I was not going to be traveling out-of-state I would likely just stick with the .223 and use the 77 tmk. I’m just at a point where I want more adventure in my hunting so I’m working on getting gear set up to spend a week or so each year hunting out-of-state. I figure the 6mm will help me with any state caliber restrictions out there and give me extra yardage and wind resistance.

 

[Gynaroo]

That is very disheartening to hear. I may have to re-evaluate and look at a .243 win or 6.5 creedmoor. I wanted to use the gas gun I already had and have low recoil + ambi controls & modularity. But, if I cannot run the AR, idk that I want the bolt action options available for the 6mm ARC or 6mm Creedmoor. Guess I may be back to the drawing boards yet again.

I’m reloading .243 using 103 eld-x. I easily get 2802 fps at muzzle verified by LabRadar. My 6 arc gas gun would get 2500. I sold it and built a 6 arc bolt gun. Hopeful for 2700 or more using the same eldx. We will see.

 

[AlabamaMountainMan]

I’m reloading .243 using 103 eld-x. I easily get 2802 fps at muzzle verified by LabRadar. My 6 arc gas gun would get 2500. I sold it and built a 6 arc bolt gun. Hopeful for 2700 or more using the same eldx. We will see.

My understanding is the gas gun limits how far you can push the 6 arc load. I am sure you could get a lot more performance in a bolt gun. I’ve been tempted to get the Howa mini, but I am pretty partial to the AR-15 for the ergonomics.

 

[omicron1792]

I am definitely excited to try them out this year before I switch to the 6 arc. If I was not going to be traveling out-of-state I would likely just stick with the .223 and use the 77 tmk. I’m just at a point where I want more adventure in my hunting so I’m working on getting gear set up to spend a week or so each year hunting out-of-state. I figure the 6mm will help me with any state caliber restrictions out there and give me extra yardage and wind resistance.

How many states have that 6mm restriction? Not many I think.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

Ok for the life of me where the heck is the 6.5mm kill thread I found 223 and this one

 

[PaPete90]

6.5 Creedmoor/260 for Deer, Elk, and whatever else.....

6.5 Creedmoor/260 for Deer, Elk, and whatever else.....

Seeing that the 223 thread is such a success, I thought maybe I would start one for the Creedmoor/260. Seems like people are asking a lot about using them and various bullets, especially for elk. I've used mine for the last few years almost exclusively. I have some pics of bullet damage, albeit...

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[Gynaroo]

My understanding is the gas gun limits how far you can push the 6 arc load. I am sure you could get a lot more performance in a bolt gun. I’ve been tempted to get the Howa mini, but I am pretty partial to the AR-15 for the ergonomics.

You are correct. When you look at hornady reloading data they have bolt gun vs gas gun data. When they do factory loadings they have to be careful to not have a load that would be great in a bolt gun but could risk the gas gun having problems.

 

[Gynaroo]

How many states have that 6mm restriction? Not many I think.

Wyoming does for Elk and trophy game species. Deer and Antelope can be 223 or similar center fire

 

[DisplacedHusky]

.243 in WA for big game. .22 for deer and .243 for elk in Oregon.

 

[AlabamaMountainMan]

How many states have that 6mm restriction? Not many I think.

Couldn’t tell you each state, but I saw it mentioned on enough threads I figured I would just avoid it all together. I’d hate to be ready to get a tag and then have to pause and buy a new rifle.

 

[Hurley88]

Couldn’t tell you each state, but I saw it mentioned on enough threads I figured I would just avoid it all together. I’d hate to be ready to get a tag and then have to pause and buy a new rifle.

I agree. I read through all the regs in the places & for the species I hunt, it was going to be an issue for me so I did the same & went 6ARC. Haven’t ever had a 223 for hunting bc it wouldn’t see much use.

Heck I think in one place I was planning to go there was a .25 caliber restriction but I can’t remember where. I have bigger stuff for that. But “minimum 24-caliber centerfire rifle” comes up more often than I would’ve originally thought.

 

[AlabamaMountainMan]

I agree. I read through all the regs in the places & for the species I hunt, it was going to be an issue for me so I did the same & went 6ARC. Haven’t ever had a 223 for hunting bc it wouldn’t see much use.

Heck I think in one place I was planning to go there was a .25 caliber restriction but I can’t remember where. I have bigger stuff for that. But “minimum 24-caliber centerfire rifle” comes up more often than I would’ve originally thought.

It was only this past year that I learned about restrictions in general. Found out some states won’t allowed mechanical broadheads for bow hunting. Some states restrict bullets down to only copper. Caliber restriction, etc.

I keep teetering the line of just going bow only and running fixed blades so I don't have to worry about this stuff anymore. If I didn't enjoy shooting so much, and have a family who wants to hunt but does not shoot a bow, I probably would.