Ain't disappointed no more witih my 6mm BR

[ALO]

Gentlemen, because of all of your help and advice, my 6mmBR with the 1-8 Krieger is shooting great. I tried Berger bullets. The one Berger was the 108 grainer and with 30.2 grains of Varget and seated at 2.765 inches,that is the COAL Comparator,by Sinclair) Over All Length) it shot in the .2's at 100 yards toady. Also the 95 grain Berger VLD also shot great. I'm still not sure which one shot better, but the 95 grainers were loaded with 30.0 grains of Varget and the best COAL of 2.738 to 2.740. Accuracy was very good with both bullets. I haven't tried the 105 Berger VLDs or the 105 Boat tails. I have access to the 95 grainers more so than the 108s, so I'll probably be using them.

I also noticed another item about the 6mmBR. Once the barrel starts to get fouled after about 20 to 25 shots, the groups start to open up. I didn't have my cleaning kit at the range today, so my 200 yard groups started out pretty tight but started to open up a little. That, however, is a quick remedy.

Once again my thanks to all who have helped me with advice in the past couple of days. It is truly appreciated!

AL O

 

[6BR]

Sounds like you got that baby to shoot, and shoot real well too.

 

[Forum Boss]

In terms of fouling, every barrel is different. Cut-rifled barrels also tend to 'smooth in' after 150 rounds or so, according to the folks at Krieger.

Some 6BRs will easily go 50-60 rounds without losing accuracy. But again, it all depends on the bore, the powder, the pressure/velocity of the load etc.

 

[wnroscoe]

I've built several 6BR's using Krieger 1-8 barrels. The Berger 105VLD's with 30.6 grains of Varget and the CCI450's have been the ticket in each. My Dasher likes 33.3 grains of Varget, CCI450's and the 105VLD Thick Jackets. It a Krieger 1-8 as well.

 

[scout1]

ALO,

Keep a bore snake in your kit with a spray can of Butch's bore shine. A short spray behind the embedded copper brush and 1 pass. You'll be good for another 30 to 50 rounds.