6GT — New Cartridge, Alpha Brass

[Capt. Oblivious]

If no one tries anything new imagine how boring this sport will be, i say go for it. I love shooting something different even if its just about the same as the guy next to me its still something different

 

[mikecockcroft]

Put a 6-250 or 6/22-250 next to them so we can see a comparison. What’s old is new.

 

[Sheldon N]

Put a 6-250 or 6/22-250 next to them so we can see a comparison. What’s old is new.

6x250 would be quite a bit longer than the 6GT. Roughly speaking looking at shoulder length 6-250 > 6XC > 6x47 > 6GT.

 

[17VLD]

Looks like a cool design. I've drank the koolaid for some silly named cartridges that shoot great! 6BRA, 6 Dasher, VarTarg. I have
to draw a line in the sand. I just can't bring myself to shoot the "GayTiger"
Not that there's anything wrong with it.
And no offense intended. I'm sure I'll get my ass kicked by one at a match.

I was thinking the name came from George and Tommy,and then possibly a car reference like Les Baer might use,Grand Touring.Now I can’t get Gay Tiger out of my mind
It will probably wind up being a great little round,but alas it is now ruined for me,I had enough trouble with the name VarTarg and it’s a great cartridge.GT is short and sweet and works,but now all I can think of is if you were facing a pissed off Gay Tiger you would have one hell of a fight on your hands

 

[memilanuk]

I was thinking the name came from George and Tommy,and then possibly a car reference like Les Baer might use,Grand Touring

Maybe make it 'Gran Torino' to get some manly points back?

 

[Alex Wheeler]

If guys worried about results as mush as names....

 

[greisdor]

Looks like a Norma Dasher reamer run in deep.

JR

 

[TAJ45]

Looks like a Norma Dasher reamer run in deep.

JR

Wouldn't that neck be a tad or two short?

 

[TAJ45]

On reflection, similar to the 6x44. I missed a set of dies that Bob White had......the 6x44 sounded very interesting.

 

[swd]

Wouldn't that neck be a tad or two short?

The Norma Dasher has a .050” longer neck. Almost the same as a regular 6BR.

 

[TAJ45]

Didnt know that Norma had tweaked the tweak. Thanks for the info.

 

[17VLD]

I am thinking this cartridge would make a dandy XP-100 round.
Matt

 

[Sheldon N]

On reflection, similar to the 6x44. I missed a set of dies that Bob White had......the 6x44 sounded very interesting.

You're right, looks almost like a spitting image of it.

https://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek038.html

 

[TAJ45]

I am thinking this cartridge would make a dandy XP-100 round.
Matt

Not so sure - the bbl length would negate the increased capacity over the BR, soooo why?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

when can we get the brass?

 

[17VLD]

Not so sure - the bbl length would negate the increased capacity over the BR, soooo why?

We shoot XP’s at 500,750 and 1000 yards in Wyoming and a lot of the top shooters use the 6 Dasher,6x47,and 6Creed,even a few 6-284s.I was thinking that the 6GT would be a good fit.I have made it to the shoot off with a straight 6BR Encore,she is accurate with the 105 class of bullet but a bit slow compared to my friends BRX and the Dashers.The speed loss from the shorter barrels isn’t as bad as one might think,but it is a factor for sure.
Matt

 

[Evan]

We shoot XP’s at 500,750 and 1000 yards in Wyoming and a lot of the top shooters use the 6 Dasher,6x47,and 6Creed,even a few 6-284s.I was thinking that the 6GT would be a good fit.I have made it to the shoot off with a straight 6BR Encore,she is accurate with the 105 class of bullet but a bit slow compared to my friends BRX and the Dashers.The speed loss from the shorter barrels isn’t as bad as one might think,but it is a factor for sure.
Matt

And a bigger case always shoots faster than a smaller one in the same gun. The 6BR is still slower than a 6GT, regardless of if both barrels 10 or 30 inches.

 

[Willow]

when can we get the brass?

From what I understand Alpha are hoping to have it ready by August

 

[greisdor]

Maybe Alpha will consider making the 6BR case and the Norma Dasher as well

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Maybe Alpha will consider making the 6BR case and the Norma Dasher as well

The norma dasher has gone the way of other onscure cartridges like the br rem. I wouldnt chamber one in that these days. It solved a non existent problem about the same time shiraz stopped funding it so it never took off. Lots of people have just had to rechamber since then.