6mm ppc

[maddysdad]

given v max bullets what would you recomend for a 14 twist barrel and any loads for that bullets.max range is going to be around 300 yards.

 

[Murray Brook]

I believe the only V-max bullet you could shoot with a 14 twist in the PPC would be the 58 gr one. I have used it in my 6mm ppc USA and got good results but the 58 gr bullet of choice in my rifle is the Barnes 58 gr Varmintor. I use it with N-133 and Fed 205 primer in a Norma case. Shoots in the mid 2's when I do my part. Other powders that I have used and worked well were H-322, Benchmark, LT-32 and AA-2015.

 

[SmokinJoe]

Try the 65, my 6BR 14 twist loves them.

 

[Murray Brook]

Certainly true. I completely forgot about the 65 V-Max.

 

[Tommie]

I’d prefer the 58’s velocity versus the 65’s BC in a PPC.

 

[7315br]

From many Moons ago.

6PPC with 65 gr and 58 gr V-Max. One was about as good as the other in my rifle.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Groundhogs should only be shot in the head with a PPC. Bullet is the most accurate in your rifle. I shot my first ground hog 69 yrs ago and was told, if you don't shoot him in the head it doesn't count. I did and it counted.

 

[snert]

55 grain NBT

 

[DogBuster]

6BR reins over the PPC mainly because of brass availability correct ?

 

[snert]

And a little more capacity. The PPC rules the short range BR world. The BR can run heavies and it gives a bit of velocity with the lighter bullets. But keep in mind that the PPC gets run at high pressure by the BR crowd...where angels fear to tread

 

[COLT45SA]

6BR reins over the PPC mainly because of brass availability correct ?

That's an understatement~!!!! When I was looking for brass all I could find was fired brass. I don't know what kind of reamer was used to cut the chamber in my early 80s built 6PPC, but every one of those formerly fired pieces had to have the houlders redone so that they would chamber in my rifle, and the cartridge lengths were all over the map. Lots of work!!

 

[ken158]

I enjoy seeing guys using the 6PPC on groundhogs! I have one of the Sako single shot varmint/target guns from back in the day and it will make you feel like a sniper shooting head shots on groundhogs. I am using Sierra 70 BT’s with H322 and F205M.

 

[SteveOak]

6BR reins over the PPC mainly because of brass availability correct ?

I would say the 6 BR (And its variants.) is the most popular cartridge for people who frequent this forum.

If you were to visit Benchrest Central the 6 BR is barely mentioned. It is all about the 6 PPC (And its variants.)

Out to 300 yards I shoot mostly the PPC. Beyond 300 it's a BR. The right tool for the job.

 

[cwebster]

I believe the only V-max bullet you could shoot with a 14 twist in the PPC would be the 58 gr one. I have used it in my 6mm ppc USA and got good results but the 58 gr bullet of choice in my rifle is the Barnes 58 gr Varmintor. I use it with N-133 and Fed 205 primer in a Norma case. Shoots in the mid 2's when I do my part. Other powders that I have used and worked well were H-322, Benchmark, LT-32 and AA-2015.

Murray, how far off the lands are you with the 58. I shoot 64 bergers 5 off in my Sakos and theres only about .075 of the bullet in the neck.

 

[Murray Brook]

In my Sako PPC I couldn't get to the lands with this bullet to take a measurement . After several bullet depth tests my best CBTO was 1.663 using the Hornady comparator. ( OAL of 2.009) As an example in my Sako with the 64 Berger touch for me is CBTO 1.756. (OAL 2.210) Where I am fortunate is it seem my rifle likes jump. Even when I can get to the lands with certain bullets they shoot better with jump.

 

[maddysdad]

thanks,will try the 65 grain in my gun.its a kelby built 1/14 twist barrel that geage built himself i understand.350 rounds through it when i bought it.built around 1995.

 

[Jrjones]

I thought i was shooting tight w the vmax’s until i shot the 60gr sierra! Wow. Dont overlook those old tried and true plain janes. Crows detonate.

 

[Webster]

I thought i was shooting tight w the vmax’s until i shot the 60gr sierra! Wow. Dont overlook those old tried and true plain janes. Crows detonate.

Yes the 60 gr Sierra Varminter is the most accurate non custom bullet I have ever shot in my 6BR 14 twist. Close to Barts bullets.

 

[old_heli_logger]

Yes the 60 gr Sierra Varminter is the most accurate non custom bullet I have ever shot in my 6BR 14 twist. Close to Barts bullets.

I couldn't agree more! The Sierra 60gr Varminter shoots great in my 6ppc

 

[Jrjones]

Yes sir. Believe it. They are incredible. I got turned onto these buy ackleymanII! He sure was right.