6UM or Something More Practical?

[gunz_4l1f3]

My birthday is coming up and I am being gifted a Defiance Action in any length I would like. I initially thought I would like to build a 6UM. However there are not any phenomenal monos and then one I would like to shoot, DRT 95gr, seems to have horrific BC. Also, I am worried that switching from those to TMKs constantly might waste some barrel life I could use hunting. I also cannot do a .224 because I would like this to be my go to gun for any state. I also have a plan for a .224 in the future that’ll stay as a mono specific gun, but that’s just not currently in the budget.

My question is: Is the 6UM the best 6mm you can get and still practical for both copper and lead bullet applications?

Second question: If you had the opportunity to build an all around rifle with low recoil, what cartridge would you go with?

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Seems everyone is chomping at the bit for a tikka 6cm.That says a lot.
I’m getting ready to throw one together.

 

[Ryan Avery]

You know I love 6UMs, but honestly, 90% of people don’t need one. I’d highly suggest building or buying a 6CM and shooting the barrel out. That process will make you a better shooter and help you decide whether you really need a 6UM

 

[grfox92]

You know I love 6UMs, but honestly, 90% of people don’t need one. I’d highly suggest building or buying a 6CM and shooting the barrel out. That process will make you a better shooter and help you decide whether you really need a 6UM

I came here to tastefully say this same thing.

If I was going to put together a custom 6mm, it would be a Dasher or GT or BR. Something with the least amount of recoil that got me to my max intended hunting range with 108 ELDs or the new heavier TMKs.

 

[hereinaz]

How far will you shoot to take game? An 18” 6 creed is solid inside 600 and lethal beyond depending on DA.

90% of the people Avery referenced will never shoot far enough to need the 6 UM, so I concur with the 6 Creedmoor as my suggestion.

If you didn’t know, clean the barrel down to steel as you alternate between mono and jacketed bullets to maximize accuracy.

 

[handwerk]

I've been very pleased with my customized Kimber 6 Cm shooting 95 LRX's, enough so I'm putting together another.