6ppc

Hi guys, I'm just starting out in the world of short range bench rest.
I've sourced a rifle and scope.

What do I need to get started? I have so far -
220 brass
Neck turner
Wilson dies (seater and neck)
VV N133

 

A hat full of Bart’s 6mm bullets.

 

You need a good front rest and rear bag, too!
Get some LT-32 and some H322 to try, also.
Wind flags should be on the list.
An Arbor press?
Don’t forget some Imperial sizing wax. Need that.
Also a full length sizing die. Nobody just neck sizes anymore!
You’ll also need ten targets. Nine for load development and one for after........you see, once you get a 6ppc dialed in, you’re just shooting thru the same hole!

Seriously, when I bought and shot my first 6ppc, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven!
Enjoy.

 

Borrisserge,
I actually may have some Barts left I’ll check if I do I’ll send them to ya.
Pm BoydAllen he is a forum member and really sharp on a 6ppc. You won’t be sorry for texting him trust me.
Wayne

 

in spite of all the "known" loads and advice try this.
forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/shooting-a-ladder-can-produce-fast-quality-results.3997310/

 

chargemaster lite
crc brakleen to clean lube off if cases
hand priming tool
000 steelwool for neck cleaning

 

A good press, deburring tool, a hundred or so other things. Go to a match and get your stuff after you see what folks use. Dont buy junk- borrow good stuff until you can afford what you need

 

Is your rifle/scope combo. a LV ( 10.5lb or under ) and is the neck a 262 or 268 or? I would suggest a good sizing die made from some of your 3x fired brass. If your gun is used I would have the trigger taken apart and cleaned up. Are you located anywhere around western Pa./Ohio?

Regards
Rick

 

Don’t forget Tony Boyer’s book. That thing will flatten out the learning curve in a hurry.

 

Best thing to do is go to some matches first. It might save you from having to sell things in the future. Where are you located?

 

Your absolute best bet is to find the closest competitor to you and go shoot with them. Where are you located?

 

Get Mike Ratigan’s book also.

 

Dial calipers, always keep them locked up. So they don't disappear. Ha.

 

Much appreciated with everyone's insights!
I have dial and digital calipers, and mostly K&M, Sinclair, Wilson, Redding etc reloading equipment.

The rifle is a kelbly and I plan on running LV, so I can also enter HV with the same rifle.

 

Wind flags! Wind Flags!! More WIND FLAGS!!

Then learning how to use them!

Welcome to the addiction.....

 

Patience

 

Measuring tools for measuring shoulder bump and seating depth are ultra necessary and a Wilson trimmer. If you can have a barrel stub made with the same reamer used to chamber for measureing shoulder bump and seating depth that would be a plus.

 

Wind flags ordered, and I'm on the ordering process of books.

Many thanks for everyone's input and taking time out to PM too!

 

You may hate us if you find yourself taking out a second mortgage because of your shooting hobby.

 

If you don't already have one, you will need one of these:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101273351

or if you prefer:

https://benchrite.com/davidson-seating-depth-checker/

or the one at the bottom of this page:

https://greensrifles.com/new-product-page