6xc Reamer for Berger 105gr Vld or Match Hybrid

[JoeZA]

Hi Everyone,
My barrel has a 1:8 twist and I am thus limited to shooting the 105 Berger Vld's or Match Hybrids.

Which reamer should I use for the above bullet(s)? I plan to use Norma brass and will slightly neck turn the brass.

Your comments would be appreciated

 

[Quickoz]

In what way are you limited to those bullets? You also have Lapua, Seirra and Hornady 105gr class bullets. I use 105gr Lapua Scenar L in my 6x47L and they shoot lights out.

 

[expiper]

Joe,,,the 8" twist means that you can shoot bullets as heavy as 105-108,,,you can also shoot lighter bullets,,,90-80-70 gr with good results also,,,,,it is the slow twist 13-14 etc that can only shoot the lil bullets,,,you will find the 8 twist to be very capable from big to little,,,,,,,Roger

 

[338 Mollett]

My loaded round neck dia. was .271 so I had a .275 neck. The norma brass was very consistent so I didn't neck turn..148 fb put the berger 105 nicely above the donut with about a 10 thou. jump.

 

[JoeZA]

From other related posts it seems as if 0.104" is a good choice for the 105's?

 

[Frankr]

I ordered a .274NK and a 104FB but i plan to use the 105VLD hunting bullet and the 87 V-max.. as this is a hunting rifle. I have never tryed it and can have the throat lenghtened if i need to and i can also slightly turn the necks if i need. I just really did not want to turn them. I think .003 to .0035 cleareance is good. for what i do. I think the 105 Hybird needs a longer throat. Talk to PTG they helped me make my decision to try the 104FB.
you never really know untill you try it. I have a dasher with a 104 FB and dont feel its quite long enough for my likeing but it shoots good.

 

[Kingfisher]

Late post but I run the 105's in a .148 FB with a .2748 neck. They shoot fantastic. The jump is a little longer than I'd like but they're not bothered.

 

[Killick]

Call Dave Kiff, he'll walk you through the choices. He has a tight, no neck turn "Long Range" reamer that I bought from him. It's not the gynormous neck that D. Tubb runs for XTC. It gives me about .001" (.002" total) all around neck clearance. I use Norma brass as well.

 

[.257]

I have burned out 4 or 5 XC barrels.
A .104 freebore will work but I'd get a .095 if I was ordering a reamer.
A .274-.275 neck

 

[338 Mollett]

What kind of accurate round count did you get out of those barrels ?

 

[.257]

If you run them real hard 1500 till accuracy starts to fade.

1800-2000 max IMO.