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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