6BRA load data

[Fire Dog]

I had to google the 8.8 part, when did that happen ?

8.8lb = 4kg…
Remember that virtually all Hodgdon powder is made in Australia by ADI.
Sold there in 1Kg or 4Kg with a few varieties of powder still in 500gram bottles {1lb = 454 grams}… Varget is rebranded AR2208
I suspect that Hodgdon is just bringing it in already bottled up rather than bulk and loading their own 8lb bottles.
The USA is the world’s last hold out to the Imperial measurement system and even the military went metric in the late 50’s so anyone that has been in the service should be familiar with metric measurement…
Even England started to move to metric in 1965 and now about the only Imperial measurements are for liquid measuring of alcoholic drinks….. You can still buy a Pint…
One English Pint = US 20 floz
Their liquid measurements are different to the USA though “The pound is a pound the world around…”

 

[Rat Rifle]

8.8lb = 4kg…
Remember that virtually all Hodgdon powder is made in Australia by ADI.
Sold there in 1Kg or 4Kg with a few varieties of powder still in 500gram bottles {1lb = 454 grams}…
I suspect that Hodgdon is just bringing it in already bottled up rather than bulk and loading their own 8lb bottles.
The USA is the world’s last hold out to the Imperial measurement system and even the military went metric in the late 50’s so anyone that has been in the service should be familiar with metric measurement…
Even England started to move to metric in 1965 and now about the only Imperial measurements are for liquid measuring of alcoholic drinks….. You can still buy a Pint…
One English Pint = US 20 floz
Their liquid measurements are different to the USA though “The pound is a pound the world around…”

Gee ! I thought I got a deal ?

 

[Fire Dog]

Gee ! I thought I got a deal ?

You did,
Sadly, you most likely paid less than Australians do…. {:~/

 

[vegas]

Just about to get going with 6BRA. Starting with 30gr Varget, as per most folks recommendation, to fireform Lapua 6BR brass. Using a 26" Criterion barrel, 107gr SMK and CCI 450's. Have a decent amount of 6.5 Staball too that I am intrigued to try.

 

[Deputy819]

Using a 26" Criterion barrel, 107gr SMK and CCI 450's.

My 30” Criterion loves the 108 Berger EH and 33.1gr H4350. Shot these 2 groups back to back at 200 yards last month.

 

[rr1220]

Ill throw mine out there
brmxd 6bra with brux 28" 7.83 .130 fb .272nk 150 rnds on new barrel 2nd firing of lapua brass using 3 shots each of berger 105bt @ .012 off from touch h4895 29.4-31 in .2 increments at 100yd
next round of testing is loaded @ 30.1gr in @ .014 .016 .018 and .020 5 shots each
to my eye 30 30.2 30.4 align vertically with 30.6 blowing up and 31 having heavier bolt lift
looking for tolerant temp load with min. .003 jump window for mid range f class
test temp was 35 degrees
where and why would you test before going to 600yd my acess to 600 is 3 hours away

 

[Matt_3479]

I normally shoot varget in my bra but used some n140 to foul my barrel with a random charge as I’ve never shot it in my gun before. It produced a sweet little 3 shot group.

I loaded up more and brought it back out and shot my personal best 10 shot group. Prone out of the back of my pickup truck, with mdt bipod and rear bag

 

[64Rambler]

used some n140 to foul my barrel with a random charge

Curious, what was said random charge?

 

[Matt_3479]

Curious, what was said random charge?

31gr’s of n140.

I normally run 30.3grs of varget. Never ran n140 before with this gun.

 

[kyotekiller25]

I normally shoot varget in my bra but used some n140 to foul my barrel with a random charge as I’ve never shot it in my gun before. It produced a sweet little 3 shot group.

I loaded up more and brought it back out and shot my personal best 10 shot group. Prone out of the back of my pickup truck, with mdt bipod and rear bag


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Wow! Gives me a good idea of what I'm looking to get out of mine!

 

[mjl650]

Testing the 105 Hybrid with N140 at 100yd, 3 shot groups. I don’t shoot competitively and was just looking for .4” groups or better.

 

[SSchnd]

Comon Warmer Weather, oh and a replacement hand stop. Ready to start testing N140 and SMK107.
Thanks for keeping this thread alive.

 

[Mark W]

31gr’s of n140.

I normally run 30.3grs of varget. Never ran n140 before with this gun.

I’ve never tried N140 in my BRAs either, but it looks like I should. I think I have an unopened pound on the shelf.

 

[Rick300]

Don't rule out N150. It's not as slow as the charts say it is. N150 is my go to powder.

 

[SGT. Slaughter]

Don't rule out N150. It's not as slow as the charts say it is. N150 is my go to powder.

Where are you on powder charge with N150 and where's your velocity at? Thank you.

 

[SSchnd]

I’ve never tried N140 in my BRAs either, but it looks like I should. I think I have an unopened pound on the shelf.

My buddy using N150 in a 7/5R Bartlein 26" and Berger 108-109 with great speeds and results on paper

 

[Rick300]

Where are you on powder charge with N150 and where's your velocity at? Thank you.

I use N150 for 108's. 31.3 gives me 2920 with room for more.
I tend to use H4895 for 103/105 bullets

 

[SSchnd]

I use N150 for 108's. 31.3 gives me 2920 with room for more.
I tend to use H4895 for 103/105 bullets

Rick I was using Varget last year then moved to my H4895. Will be moving to N140, not sure why I couldn't just follow suit of the my friend and go the N150 route. That's just me being me.
Like the girl in the story, too fast, too slow, oh just right , Well she may not have said exactly that!

 

[ogre1911]

Don't rule out N150. It's not as slow as the charts say it is. N150 is my go to powder.

It is my go to in straight BR and Dasher as well. Good stuff

 

[Matt_3479]

Testing the 105 Hybrid with N140 at 100yd, 3 shot groups. I don’t shoot competitively and was just looking for .4” groups or better.

Well if you were looking for .4 or better I think you found it! Good shooting

Don't rule out N150. It's not as slow as the charts say it is. N150 is my go to powder.

Shot n150 in my first barrel with great results. This barrel shoots well with n150 but preferred varget slightly at distance over n150 but a great powder! A buddy’s run n150 in his last 3 pipes and they hammer