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6RAT Anyone?

Anyone using the 6RAT? It is similar to the 6mmAR and the 6mmAR Turbo. I was developed by seven times Kansas State High Power Champion Greg Krebaum along with the help of John Hollinger and others who provided some additional technical review before the first reamer was made. The 6RAT lands between the 6mmAR and 6mmAR Turbo for powder capacity. The neck length of the 6RAT provides a longer bearing surface for added neck tension vs. the 6mmar Turbo but allows for more powder capacity than the 6mmAR. There are a couple of the major aftermarket suppliers that are offering this now and there is more than one reamer out there being used to make the barrels. More information I found on the Internet can be found on the bottom the page at the following link:

http://www.accurateandreliablerifle.com/products.html#anchor_108

The way I understand it is that this was not meant as a money making venture for Greg Krebaum, but rather the intent was to make the best 6mm variant for semi-auto use. He has shared the designed for others to use and hopefully this will lead to proliferation of this accurate cartridge. This is definately an alternative for shooters to use other that those that are held proprietarily.

Just wondering if anyone else is using this cartridge? Load data? Ballistics?
 
Haven't used the RAT, but I'll be happy to attest for both Greg and John. I've shot with Greg for many years now, as I have John. I'm in central Missouri, smack dab between them. John's also built several competitive rifles for me over the years and they've all been excellent shooters, without fail. Over the years, John has played with a number of wildcats in the AR platform, and can tell you the advantages/disadvantages of each. I'd say give him a call and ask him about it.

Kevin Thomas
Lapua USA
 
I sent off an email to John. I was checking into whether he had any of the original run 6RAT barrels left. Seems he must be moving some since he is out of them. He is currently running 10-13 wks for new barrels. Hot market out there right now for everything I am guessing. I sent off an email to Lee Wells over at A&R. I will see if he is in the same situation with barrels. I have to think there are a few shooters out there that might have some input to this discussion since there are 6RAT barrels that appear to be selling.
 

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