6x45

[longrangelead]

Any downside to using a SB die for a bolt action?

I haven't had any SB caused issues. I typically loose brass to other reasons like primer pockets or split necks before sizing the base .002" more than a regular die.

 

[Taudisio]

I just made a random dummy round and I’ll probably be ordering a PBB barrel on Monday. I now have 2,500 95gr TMKs and it looks like it’ll be a good combo. Anyone have any velocity numbers with these out of a 20” barrel?
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I would guess 2750 should be attainable based on the velocity I saw with my 16”. I also have 1500 on my bench and I need to find an accurate load. I have a junior hunter I’m taking out for deer the next few weekends. After the season, I’ll find a load and post my findings.

If you have the option (a bolt action), I would throat the barrel/load them out farther than I can with an AR magazine/lower.

 

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I would guess 2750 should be attainable based on the velocity I saw with my 16”. I also have 1500 on my bench and I need to find an accurate load. I have a junior hunter I’m taking out for deer the next few weekends. After the season, I’ll find a load and post my findings.

If you have the option (a bolt action), I would throat the barrel/load them out farther than I can with an AR magazine/lower.

It’ll be for my tikka. That round is 2.53 long and fits perfectly in the water 2.6 OAL mag.

@longrangelead did you ever AI the 6x45?

 

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It’ll be for my tikka. That round is 2.53 long and fits perfectly in the water 2.6 OAL mag.

@longrangelead did you ever AI the 6x45?

I wouldn’t put 2800-2825 out of the picture then. I stopped when the powder got crunchier that I felt comfortable loading. If I had more room…. Let us know how it goes!

 

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I wouldn’t put 2800-2825 out of the picture then. I stopped when the powder got crunchier that I felt comfortable loading. If I had more room…. Let us know how it goes!

I’m liking those numbers. I have 4895 and 8208 on hand so I’ll be testing those out first with lapua brass and 205MAR primers.

 

[Taudisio]

I’m liking those numbers. I have 4895 and 8208 on hand so I’ll be testing those out first with lapua brass and 205MAR primers.

I haven’t played with those two powders in it yet (8208 is on my bench), I got my numbers from lc brass, #41 primers, and h335.