6BR Sporter Build

[260rem]

I am considering building a 6BR sporter using a Rem 700 SPS as the donor action... and would like some input.
Will the 6BR feed from a Rem 700 22-250 magazine without modification?
Anybody do this rebuild..comments re: do's and don't's?
How would an 8 1/2 twist perform?
What barrel length is required to develop "decent" velocity?

 

[SongdogHunter]

I just did this on a Sako action I used a PPC mag so it feeds perfect. Check out Mike Bryants magazine work in order to get it to feed. I don't think it will feed unless shortened.


SDH

 

[butchlambert]

Both my 6BR and 30BR mod.7 Remingtons feed well using Mike Bryant's suggested mods.
Butch

 

[Hippy]

I don't want to hi-jac this thread BUT has anyone had luck with the Dasher feeding through the magazine?
Thanx,
Jim

 

[dawe11]

Have a new Savage PTA action.
Who supplies chambered barrels, for this action?
Am aware of Sharp Shooter Supply. Does any of the major barrel makers also supply chambered barrels.

DJ

 

[butchlambert]

Go to www.accuracyarms.com. He carrys Savage barrels by Shilen. I believe that the SS match are $239 delivered.
Butch

 

[Ogre6br]

Following Fireballs advice
I built my 6BR sporter on a Tikka 595 action using a 22/250 magazine

feeds as slick as snot- to use that "interesting" descriptor

5 rounds single stack in a magazine- avoids all the suposed feeding issues of the 6BR round

I used a 1:10 factory Tikka .243 barrel and had it cut and shut to a no turn neck 6 BR Norma

If I shot this rifle in the local BR club matches I would be low top ten placings with a factory sporter

mine really likes the 65 V-max

Later
p

 

[Ogre6br]

oh yes
the 6BR worked so well
I built a 30BR on the same type of action
same results

later
P