With that said, i would not feel slighted using a br or the dasher. I was dead set on having the rifle built around the 6x284, but i decided the 6br would be the better choice overall. The first step in my load development for any new barrel is to. Creighton audette came up with a method for developing precision rifle handloads that has been referred to by many names. My 6mm remington benchrest varminter just loves this powder.
In this section youll find anything related to reloading data, be it our norma reloading manual, burning rate chart or how to store your powder. The story to all this non load work was they were using it in matches and wanted to know how it would work in hunting, so i bought hunting bullets and went out and shot a load of deerhogs with it. Best site for precision rifle accuracy and accurate cartridge shooting. Please read the next chapter carefully before continuing. I headed to the range with the remington 700 remage conversion in 6mm br norma 6br to gather some more accuracy data.
Other 6mm br norma and norma brass photos courtesy norma, and 6mm br norma lapua brass courtesy lapua and lapuas u. I agree with mark and greg the most i ever got in a straight 6 br with 30 grs of varget with a 105 gr. Match event calendar and rifle competition accuracy training tips. This data was collected using the incremental load development method at 300 yds. I dont really know if i will be able to get out and shoot any before the match. Not rdfs but this is a load i worked up in same barrel with 105 nosler ccs rl15 30 grains, sb4,4sr. At that time the 6x47 lapua, 6mm br norma, 6xc tubb, 6mm dasher, and 243 winchester had become quite popular for longdistance competitive shooting, and within a few years the 6mm creedmoor wildcat, made by necking down the 6. Using bullets from nosler bt, hornady vmax, sierra hp, barnes vg fb, speer hp, speer sp, hornady sp, sierra hpbt.
I am sure i am forgetting stuff but will answer any question about it. However, we decided to use it in susannahs next match. Ive been shooting it in some 100 yard matches where 6ppcs seem to rule the roost. Dan newberry ocw or optimal charge weight load development method or system for handloading, reloading, bullets, brass, powder, primers, accurate handloads. The rifle performed flawlessly during testing, easily shooting tight groups without significant effort. Jan 01, 2014 doing some load development with the 6br that i finished putting together yesterday. I guess 87 gr would be the minimum weight it could handle, i shot 105gr amax and without load development it grouped 0. With loads validated by laddertesting, jason has shot 4 of the 17 smallest yard light gun groups at williamsport over the last three years. I have an xr100 at the gunsmith as we speak getting rebarreled from.
Im doing ok midpack with 70 gr sierra matchkings and 33 gr of varget. Dont get all caught up in geting the fastest just go for the smallest group. Sierra 107 tmk and varget february 10, 2018 bill marr reloading 0 the current trend in precision rifles is towards longer and heavier rounds. To create an improved 6 br case, you must fireform the factory case in an improved chamber. This allows the dasher to drive 105108gr bullets comfortably at 29703000 fps without overstressing the brass. This name does not mean the bullet is designed just for the 6mm br cartridge.
Benchrest, fclass, tactical, varmint, high power precision shooting. The combination of a low recoil impulse and excellent performance at the 600 yard. Not really, i traded him a palm pilot, some luepy 30mm rings and 8 lbs of powder. Benchrest, tactical, varmint, high power precision shooting. Guide to 6br, 6mm br norma, 6mm, 30 br cartridge, with reloading data, lapua brass specs, velocity and recoil data, barrel twist rate, ammo and cartridge history. New to midsouth shooters and to sierra, the gamechanger tipped gameking bullets are the perfect blend of exceptional ballistic coefficients bc, accuracy, and deadly terminal performance on tough wild game. The combination of a low recoil impulse and excellent performance at the 600 yard line have earned it a great reputation among the target shooting crowd it is such a. As always, consult quality loading manuals for load data. The bullet must be seated hard against the lands, with plenty of neck tension.
Old saying br shooter wants rifle build from well known br gunsmith. This software program, while not a substitute for conventional load manuals, is an. Ive tried searching but not seeing a lot on 6br loads so i figured i start. The 6mm br is capable of exceptional accuracy and, when teamed with our 6mm 55 grain ballistic tip will easily work in the 3700 fps range. Quickload read more quickdesign cartridge design software quickdesign, the computer aided cartridge design program is the latest revolutionary creation from hartmut broemel.
I have a full custom 6mm remington bench rest varminter with a 26 12 heavy stainless hart barrel. It seems to me i read that 30gr of varget with a 105vld is a pretty good starting point. An absolute gaggle of folks in prsnrl started shooting 6mm br cartridges the last two seasons, largely motivated by ease of tuning any varget, 4895, or 8208 load will likely shoot well, better barrel life, and lower powder consumption. I hope you can get your hands on some h 322 powder for your load development. The first notable development was the extremely popular 6. Yard ladder testing and longrange load development.
Advertise on always comply with all local, state, federal, and international laws. Load development for competition shooters bison ballistics. In the 6mm br, the most commonly recommended powders include hodgdons varget, vihtavuori n540, imr 4007ssc and alliant rl 15. With our two options now narrowed down to one, we set off on load development with the 108grain eld, using h4350 and cci br 2 benchrest primers. Metallic search results search loads metallic calibers.
Incremental load development method ildm the ladder test 20 round string method unfortunately many of audettes original articles arent very accessible, so i wanted to provide a few resources that help flesh out the method. Mostly plan on using it for pds and punching holes in paper. If you didnt read the remage barrel installation post, take a look at rebarrel a. In the following screen captures i entered data for a common 300 aac blackout subsonic load.
It is possible that with minor adjustments of the 49. I used it as the host rifle during the development of our article on load development. Sierra bullets 6mm creedmoor load data sierra bullets. Refer to our load development analysis video where this explained toward the end of the video and why 10 round load development ladder test may not work for everyone or in some situations. After that match, we will make a decision on whether we need to adjust the load before the u. For f class, im a skilled enough shooter that i will lose xs if not points due to a suboptimal load. I am using norma brass, federal 205 m match primers and either nosler 55 grain ballistic tips or euber 68 grain match bullets along with the h 322 powder. If you didnt read the remage barrel installation post, take a look at rebarrel a remington 700 without a lathe. The simplest method is to load the bullet long so the case headspaces on the ogive. It has a single shot follower installed that can be removed is desired. Handloading can be dangerous and its important to us that you dont hurt yourself or others. I have a 6mm br for sale built by dan dowling on a remington 700 action.
Well i have a yrd match coming up this weekend so i have been at the range almost every day working on load development for the 6xc bench rifle. Note that the 10 round load development ladder test requires a very consistent level of results in terms of sd and es for a given load. The 6mm benchrest 6mm br or 6br is a nifty cartridge. Since i m working with a 6br and 95gr vlds, i will be starting with a. The targets are big enough, and my skill level is low enough that i have more important things to worry about. If you didnt read the remage barrel installation post. I will start load development with some 125gr bullets in the same 6br this week and will start with n560.
Heres my first load test using 105 berger hybrids 0. New sierra gamechanger bullets matchgrade accuracy, terminal performance, a deadly combination found only in the sierra gamechanger bullets. Bergers new 6mm column bullet for shortrange benchrest. Feb, 2017 first rounds of dasher development left me with one standout load so far. I am so happy with the outstanding accuracy i get with the nosler 70 grain ballistic tips and with the terminal results on prairie dogs and rock chucks that as long as nosler makes this bullet this is what i will shoot in my 6mm br. The load data in the database is not verified to be safe. N140 in a 6br with a 150gr bullet would probably be pretty darn good. It also has a target bolt knob installed by kampfield custom.
Shane knows theres still more load development to do. The new bullet shown below right, is called the 6mm br column. Load development and bullet choice with the 6br and 100108gr bullets, load development should be relatively easy. Dan newberrys optimal charge weight load development go to. This rifle will be used for yard varminting, however, most of the varminting will be done from 400 to 600 yards. Guy built it as a lightweight huntin rifle, but didnt like the finish. After studying and investigating this cartridge, it was obvious the 6br is the most accurate of all the 6mm. Jason describes his laddertest system for finding the optimal load for longrange matches, i. Not a lot of data on re17 so i will show mine for comparisons.
Quickdesign, the computer aided cartridge design program is the latest revolutionary creation from hartmut broemel. Quickload for instance, is a piece of software that can calculate barrel. Best site for precision rifle accuracy and accurate shooting. If your cartridge is not listed see search cartridges of same caliber below. I know that every rifle is different but i can use some of your found data for incipient personal development. Eabco accuracy barrel fits savage 10110 and axis, 6 br.
I found two loads about a grain apart that looked really good. How much more powder will a dasher hold than a standard 6br, and how much more. The 6mm brx mythbusting with bob crone daily bulletin. Check with white oak precision as at one time i had a lot of load data for the round from john, i just have no clue what file thats in right now. This software program, while not a substitute for conventional load manuals, is an invaluable tool that allows shooters to evaluate a wide range of powders and bullets, comparing potential loads on the basis of predicted pressures, velocities, load density and projectile inbarrel time.
Dispelling some 6mm brx myths, by robert whitley i recently had an interesting and factfilled conversation with bob crone the inventor of the 6mm brx about his brx. Shooting illustrated building a 6mm creedmoor ar10. Moreover, quickload can reduce load development time dramatically. May 14, 2017 i also shoot service rifle, and to be honest, i dont even bother with load development for that discipline. The load data in this database can be submitted by anyone. Developing a load for competition shooting, part 1 chuck hawks. The 6mm dasher is based on the 6mm br cartridge with the shoulder blown forward about 0. The following is the minimum input needed to calculate load data using quickload. Free computer software plots group size, moa, and distance to aim point. Gunhive does not become involved in transactions between parties. If youre reloading or looking at some new load development, new. Quickload has builtin data on almost all the popular powders. We are not responsible for use or misuse of any shared load data. Determine the powder load range for your bullet weight that has resulted in accurate loads in other folks rifles.
Ocw overview dan newberrys ocw load development system. The little br cartridges hold a special place in my heart and working on a very. Jan 16, 2018 this reloading video is the first in a series of videos that cover how i approach load development for long range precision rifles. We chose hodgdons varget, as it is almost the standard for the 6br. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by nature boy, jun 9, 2018. I will be shooting a savage model 12 target rifle fclass. Doing some load development with the 6br that i finished putting together yesterday.
Skip to navigation ocw overview dan newberrys ocw load development system. Sharing a little load data comparing varget, re15, and re17 with the 95 gr bib fb bullet. Could you guys please share with me some of your success recipes for a 6mm norma br cartridge. Once i get another 70 or so rounds down the pipe i will start load development. Shooter ask gunsmith can you build a rifle to shoot in the. The combination of a low recoil impulse and excellent performance at the 600 yard line have earned it a great reputation among the target shooting crowd it is such a great cartridge. Berger was 2840 and the norm was 2780 using a 27 to 28 barrel. I shot 105gr amax and without load development it grouped 0. This gun has been shot just enough to do the load development please see the targets.
Since the standard twist for the 6mm br is 1 turn in 14, bullets heavier than 80 grains will not stabilize properly, and accuracy may suffer. For the 6br, if you want to compare varget with n140, imr 4895, reloader 15, or norma 203b, you can use a simple pulldown menu to select a powder choice. Powders include accurate, hodgdon, vihtavuori, norma, imr, alliant, ramshot, winchester. Using bullets from nosler bt, hornady vmax, sierra hp, barnes vg fb, speer hp, speer. I chose an 8 twist hoping to be able to shoot a wider range of bullets. Shows some load development of brians new 6br build. Moreover, quickload can reduce load development time. Jim and mary clary share tips about developing a handload for competition.
Precision gun drilled and reamed to airgauge within. The load was backed off from a maximum test load of 39. I learned that most have had success with varget andor rl15. An absolute gaggle of folks in prsnrl started shooting 6mm br.
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