6mm ppc brass

[gpoldblue]

Its hard to get enough powder in a ppc case as it is

There's plenty of room in PPC case if you use your head....You don't need "Hell Fire and Brimstone" to shoot this stuff or shoot at a competitive level.
Stay safe.

 

[X Count]

If one loads the 6ppc usa in these factory Sako rifles like the custom benchrest shooters do, you will get yourself in trouble real fast. These small actions cannot take those amounts of pressure. Stick to Published loads for these rifles and you will never have any trouble not having enough room in the case for the powder. Be careful.

Yeah I think the Sako and norma brass is capable of handling a similar amount of pressure as the factory Sako actions. To get the most out of a custom action you need the tougher Lapua brass

My Sako is stupid accurate for a factory gun and I've heard a lot of others say the same.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

There's plenty of room in PPC case if you use your head....You don't need "Hell Fire and Brimstone" to shoot this stuff.
Stay safe.

Its all in winning or mid pack. And if a shortened ppc case cuts you back to say 28gr you aint winning

 

[dgeesaman]

Its all in winning or mid pack. And if a shortened ppc case cuts you back to say 28gr you aint winning

Nobody should be trying to imitate custom benchrest rifles (either in loads or results) with a Sako PPC. They're accurate but they're not capable of handling benchrest loads.

 

[cwebster]

Its all in winning or mid pack. And if a shortened ppc case cuts you back to say 28gr you aint winning

If getting a hand, arms, and face full of splinters and steel is winning, I'll pass.

 

[Murray Brook]

From my research I see that N-133 is the go to powder in the 6 PPC bench guns loaded hot. Being that loads are throttled back for the Sako action is N-133 still the powder of choice or is there a better one. TKS

 

[cwebster]

From my research I see that N-133 is the go to powder in the 6 PPC bench guns loaded hot. Being that loads are throttled back for the Sako action is N-133 still the powder of choice or is there a better one. TKS

I've tried 133 but didn't have much luck with it. Maybe because you cant load enough in the sako to make it shoot. Dont confuse custom ppc loads with these Sakos.

 

[Murray Brook]

I've tried 133 but didn't have much luck with it. Maybe because you cant load enough in the sako to make it shoot. Dont confuse custom ppc loads with these Sakos.

TKS. I realize that. That is why I inquired. What powders have worked for you.

 

[dgeesaman]

From my research I see that N-133 is the go to powder in the 6 PPC bench guns loaded hot. Being that loads are throttled back for the Sako action is N-133 still the powder of choice or is there a better one. TKS

Depends on the gun and bullet. I have a good load going now with a moderate load of N133 but I’ve had really good loads before on H-322, XBR-8208, and LT-32.

 

[Murray Brook]

Depends on the gun and bullet. I have a good load going now with a moderate load of N133 but I’ve had really good loads before on H-322, XBR-8208, and LT-32.

I have 8208 and H-322 but was wondering if I would be better off trying something like Benchmark rather than N-133.TKS

 

[cwebster]

TKS. I realize that. That is why I inquired. What powders have worked for you.

Ive got 4 of these little sakos, 2 with 12 twist and 2 with 14 twist. I know it sounds strange but all 4 like 27.5-28.0gr of Benchmark. It does make life easier that way though. Ive been shooting these things since 1987 and am totally sold on Benchmark for them. 3 of them like the bullet .005 off the lands and the other wont shoot unless they are .015 ITL. Berger 64 columns and Berger 80's in the 12 twist. Ive not tried 8208, but have 133, 322 and lt32.

 

[dgeesaman]

I have 8208 and H-322 but was wondering if I would be better off trying something like Benchmark rather than N-133.TKS

Never tried Benchmark

 

[Murray Brook]

Ive got 4 of these little sakos, 2 with 12 twist and 2 with 14 twist. I know it sounds strange but all 4 like 27.5-28.0gr of Benchmark. It does make life easier that way though. Ive been shooting these things since 1987 and am totally sold on Benchmark for them. 3 of them like the bullet .005 off the lands and the other wont shoot unless they are .015 ITL. Berger 64 columns and Berger 80's in the 12 twist. Ive not tried 8208, but have 133, 322 and lt32.

TKS for posting as this reply comes at a good time. I was wondering this about Benchmark and I am able to source some.

 

[cwebster]

TKS for posting as this reply comes at a good time. I was wondering this about Benchmark and I am able to source some.

I would really be surprised if it does not work for you. Keep us posted....

 

[Murray Brook]

Still 3' of snow here so It will be awhile, but I will get back. TKS

 

[dgeesaman]

Ive got 4 of these little sakos, 2 with 12 twist and 2 with 14 twist. I know it sounds strange but all 4 like 27.5-28.0gr of Benchmark. It does make life easier that way though. Ive been shooting these things since 1987 and am totally sold on Benchmark for them. 3 of them like the bullet .005 off the lands and the other wont shoot unless they are .015 ITL. Berger 64 columns and Berger 80's in the 12 twist. Ive not tried 8208, but have 133, 322 and lt32.

Tell me how you reach the lands. I could only touch the lands using 70SMKs just barely seated in the brass. (It wasn’t useful btw). Columns were well out of the lands.

David

 

[Murray Brook]

My rifle is the same. I won't be able to get to the lands and keep enough bullet in the case to make things work with the 64-68 ones. The Sierra 75 gr HPFB is shorter than the 70 gr HPBT so this may be a better bullet. If the 70 gr is ok with a 14 twist this heaver shorter bullet should work . Also being a FB is a +. Problem is to find them.

 

[cwebster]

With my Sakos, the 64 Bergers touching the lands, puts about .100 bullet in the case neck. It works.

 

[squirtgun]

For future reference Peterson is suppose to be coming out with 6mm ARC brass soon and may be a good alternative for 6PPC.

 

[Murray Brook]

Finally got to give my Sako a try. As you posted @cwebster Benchmark is great. I tried it with the 64 gr Stinger bullet and it shoots great. First time out and was shooting in the high 2's. The 75 gr Speer HP with H 322 also shoots great and works with my 14 twist. I will now fine tune both loads to see if I can improve but must keep in mine this is a factory rifle not a bench gun.