6x45

[Te Hopo]

any idea on speed for 95-115gr bullets?

Sorry, I got confused with the long throated 22-204 known as the 22 Terminator here

 

[longrangelead]

Sorry, I got confused with the long throated 22-204 known as the 22 Terminator here

I see.

 

[Powderburns]

I built a 9 twist 6x45 on a Sako Vixen action using a Hart barrel. Barrel is same length and contour os original was, 23” I believe. I shoot 100gr bullets and hunt deer in the Adirondacks with it. Feeds flawlessly from original magazine. One built on a longer action would give greater COAL but wouldn’t be of Vixen (Bofors) quality. I’ve taken a few bucks with it inside of 100 yards. It’s one of my favorite rifles and would be one of the last I’d sell. I shoot once fired Lake City brass and bought 1,000 pieces for under $100. Brass forming is one pass on FL sizing die. Currently shooting 95 gr Partitions with Rl15 (extremely accurate), bucks were shot with 100gr Norma Oryx and H4895. For where I hunt the ARC would give me nothing additional. If I need more (never have) I’d step up to a .243 Win (I have two) or bigger. Great cartridge, lots of fun and cheap to shoot. Love it. Currently building a Mini Grendel. If you decide to build one you won’t be disappointed if you understand its capabilities going in. Have fun.

 

[Powderburns]

I’ve got a Brux barrel on the way for a 6x45 build. It’s headed to my gunsmith at 29”. Thinking of finishing at 28”. This will be a single feed paper punching/local match gun. What do you think about that length?

 

[fshaw]

I don’t shoot matches so have no experience with barrels that long. Brux has a great reputation, should be a great shooter.