6x62 freres

[calib]

I have come by this round by chance and have been looking for information on this round and looks like there is almost no presence in the US.

Thought I would ask you guys on here if you have any experience with this round looks like it would be a great varmint predator dear cartridge.

 

[JRS]

It is a close competitor to the 240 Weatherby.

 

[calib]

I am wondering if any guys have experience with this round here in the u.s. as I have access to a lot of brass if needed.

Redding has dies in stock rite now.

Wondering if 87 grains and down or running heavies with a heavier set up.

 

[Shawnba67]

It appears to be based off of 9.3x62 brass. Can you score a set up to form it? The web on 06 brass is stretched alot taking up the .008 difference in a 9.3 chamber. I would bet a steak dinner the 6-06AI is indistinguishable at any task

 

[calib]

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It appears to be based off of 9.3x62 brass. Can you score a set up to form it? The web on 06 brass is stretched alot taking up the .008 difference in a 9.3 chamber. I would bet a steak dinner the 6-06AI is indistinguishable at any task

I don't need a setup to form it, I can get it factory formed.

Will be nice cause it needs no fire form, I do wish it had a sharper shoulder and slightly longer neck, but I think it will be fun.

 

[Shawnba67]

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I don't need a setup to form it, I can get it factory formed.

Will be nice cause it needs no fire form, I do wish it had a sharper shoulder and slightly longer neck, but I think it will be fun.

RL26 is pixie dust with heavies in 243. Worth a look in the bigger case.

 

[calib]

Rite now I run a 6slr with 115 dtac and 4831 sc at around 3100 would be interesting to see this case with dtac, but also like a 85 grain or so ran hot, but accurate on deer, coyotes ect

 

[Aussiesteve]

I have one on a Rem 700 long action. Re 25 is the best powder I found.

75's should get 3800-3850fps and 87's should be around 3750-3800fps with a 26" barrel. I use Bertram brass.

 

[Aussiesteve]

I should also point out the 6x62 is a lot more rifle than the .240Wby, only the 6mmAI has more case capacity, and only by 1gn H2O.

 

[calib]

I have one on a Rem 700 long action. Re 25 is the best powder I found.

75's should get 3800-3850fps and 87's should be around 3750-3800fps with a 26" barrel. I use Bertram brass.

Thanks steve,
I will also be using bertram brass as I am importing Bruce's brass to the u.s. now. Am looking forward to this round.

 

[Aussiesteve]

Thanks steve,
I will also be using bertram brass as I am importing Bruce's brass to the u.s. now. Am looking forward to this round.

I can give you my loads if you like?

My rifle has a very short throat, I think it could run faster seating the bullets out.

 

[calib]

I can give you my loads if you like?

My rifle has a very short throat, I think it could run faster seating the bullets out.

PM sent very much appreciated.

 

[calib]

Got a test barrel in rock creek 7 twist, will try the 115 dtac, will get another for the lighter bullets in future

 

[Shawnba67]

Got a test barrel in rock creek 7 twist, will try the 115 dtac, will get another for the lighter bullets in future

Thats some serious rpm on the bullet. My 7 twist 243 has a real problem with bullets coming apart.

 

[calib]

Thats some serious rpm on the bullet. My 7 twist 243 has a real problem with bullets coming apart.

I may be able to get some 120 or 125 grain 6mm bullets to try as well. I do run the dtac out of a 7.5 twist now so I would hope it holds up, but time will tell. It was either a 7 twist or 9. I may have to get the 9 as well.

 

[calib]

Got my tikka action barreled up with the 7 twist barrel, thinking it may be a bit fast for the 75 and 87 grain v max bullets, wondering how the 90 grain scirroco may handle it. I do have some 103 eld's to try and have a couple dtacs i coud theow ontop, but would like to stay lower in bullet weight.