Which 6mm PPC bullets

[mparsons911]

I'm brand new to bench rest and jus got my first LV 6mm PPC (used BAT, Kreiger, Terry Leonard built by Sid Goodling). I've got the Lapua brass on the way. I already have the VN133 & Fed GM205 primers. What I don't know is what bullets to use. Please advise on;
Flat base vs Boat tail,
100 yds,
200 yds,
300 yds,

 

[RonAKA]

You haven't mentioned twist, but I presume it is 1 in 14? I don't shoot the 6PPC but I gather many use that slow twist for maximum accuracy at short range. If so, then flat base and probably 68 grains max for weight. Suggest Berger 68 Target, Bart's Ultra 68, and Fowler 66 would be worth trying.

 

[mparsons911]

You're correct, 1 in 14 is the twist rate on a 20.5" barrel. Thanks for the advice. Of those bullets, what seems to be the trend of todays top shooters. I'm trying to see where to start I want to make an order for one bullet.

 

[FryeGuy]

I am using Spencer 64 grain, FB bullets in my lv. really like them. He also makes other bullet weights, 66, 68, etc. The good thing about spencer bullets is he also has 100count boxes sometimes, that way you can try them before buying a bunch. they are all FB bullets. just look up spencer rifle barrels. I have also used the fowler bullets & knight bullets. brady knight is a really nice guy, good to work with. If you go the the benchrest central website, and look at the components page, they list all kinds of custom bullet makers.

 

[artbosco]

I'm brand new to bench rest and jus got my first LV 6mm PPC (used BAT, Kreiger, Terry Leonard built by Sid Goodling). I've got the Lapua brass on the way. I already have the VN133 & Fed GM205 primers. What I don't know is what bullets to use?

Bart's Ultra's have been winning big for a long time at all yardages: http://www.bartsbullets.com/products/barts.html [if you're looking for one bullet, use the Ultra Flat Base 68 grain]

Ronnie Cheek's bullets are winners too: http://www.rcheek.com/page2.shtml

If you're asking about bullets, you sound like you're new to the game. If so, this is a "must watch" for you to get started right: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7D85822FD9E41FF2

Jack Neary was inducted into the Benchrest Hall of Fame last summer. Good Shooting

 

[mparsons911]

Thanks for all the great info!

 

[COLT45SA]

Bart's Ultra's have been winning big for a long time at all yardages: http://www.bartsbullets.com/products/barts.html [if you're looking for one bullet, use the Ultra Flat Base 68 grain]

Ronnie Cheek's bullets are winners too: http://www.rcheek.com/page2.shtml

If you're asking about bullets, you sound like you're new to the game. If so, this is a "must watch" for you to get started right: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7D85822FD9E41FF2

Jack Neary was inducted into the Benchrest Hall of Fame last summer. Good Shooting

I'm not new, but I just shot the last of my 62.5 gr Watsons, and they are no longer availablr

 

[liljoe]

I think Bart acquired the Watson dies.
Check out his website and see if he still has those bullets available.
Joe

 

[JMayo]

68gr BT, Bart's & Peinhardt are good bullets.