Alternative to 105 gr Hybrids

[marchx]

It slowly begins to reach me: I will have to find another bullet instead of 105 gr hybrids because there is very little possibility that I will be able to buy any hybrids in a foreseeable future. Here are the main candidates for replacement the hybrids:

6 mm cal 6,8 g / 105 gr OTM Scenar-L

Lapua’s Scenar-L bullet is the result of decades of experience and state of the art manufacturing capabilities combined with extensive testing. The Scenar-L has the refined qualities of the original…

www.lapua.com

Norma Diamond Line 6mm (.243) 105gr

www.norma-ammunition.com

I say thank you but no thank you to Hornady Sierra and Nosler. Out of 2 above, what wold be your pick?

 

[Okumacaptain]

It slowly begins to reach me: I will have to find another bullet instead of 105 gr hybrids because there is very little possibility that I will be able to buy any hybrids in a foreseeable future. Here are the main candidates for replacement the hybrids:

6 mm cal 6,8 g / 105 gr OTM Scenar-L

Lapua’s Scenar-L bullet is the result of decades of experience and state of the art manufacturing capabilities combined with extensive testing. The Scenar-L has the refined qualities of the original…

www.lapua.com

Norma Diamond Line 6mm (.243) 105gr

www.norma-ammunition.com

I say thank you but no thank you to Hornady Sierra and Nosler. Out of 2 above, what wold be your pick?

I used to use Hybrids but like you had to switch . I went with Berger 90BT . Great bullet, easy to tune . I only shoot up to 500 yards so 105 is overkill for me anyways .

 

[marchx]

I have 2 boxes of 90 bt targets left, but after I run out of them, there will be no Bergers. I think it would be fair to switch to other manufacturer since Berger obviously stopped caring.

 

[hoz53]

I used to use Hybrids but like you had to switch . I went with Berger 90BT . Great bullet, easy to tune . I only shoot up to 500 yards so 105 is overkill for me anyways .

i only have 5 or 600 bergers left and am planning to do the same as you soon. The sierra 107s have made a good showing for me so far. they say the scenars diameter is a little smaller. that mite influence your decision depending on your barrel.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Trying out Sierra 107's in the weekend. The 105 Hybrids shoot well and so do the older Hornady 105's in my BR - haven't tried the 108's yet - but as I got Sierra's at the same price as Hornady ELD-M....

 

[Bc'z]

Scenar's are a great bullet, I wouldn't give it a second thought.
BC's are a little lower than the Berger, they measure very consistently, they are cheaper too.
I shot 140vld, 140 Eliete hunters, 130 hybrids in my 6.5cm, none of which shot inside the 136L's.
I've noticed availability on Scenar's has dropped for the popular flavors here in the states as well.
I'd like to try some of thier 105's in the 6br thats nearing completion if I could find some. Lol
As for the Norma Diamond line, I shot 5 boxes of factory Norma 130gr factory ammo in a factory rifle and found accuracy good all things considered. It would be worth trying a 100 or 2 to cover your bases, I'm regretting not picking up some as a alternative/ backup to my scenars.

 

[JFrank]

Tom E. Sells some of the best 6 mm bullets in the world, just gotta give him a shout out.
Stay tuned
J

 

[marchx]

Tom E. Sells some of the best 6 mm bullets in the world, just gotta give him a shout out.
Stay tuned
J

He does not ship to Europe, as far as I know. I don't like scenars very much since I never got satiscaftory groupings out of factory Lapua ammo loaded with Scenars. But, at least, they are available. Regarding Hornady- people switched from Hybrids to A-Tips which is a smart thing to do. As soon as enough people came to that conclusion, A-Tips are difficult to get in Europe. The same refers to Sierra.

So, we encounter a major break of supply chains which not be repaired in a mid-term perspective. I can get Lapua bullets from a dozen of countries in Europe (Norma as well) and I can get Bergers from zero countries in the world. The BC of Norma Diamond Line and the fact they are moly coated is tempting.

 

[JFrank]

Well it sounds like you should order and tune the Scenars to your set up, there’s no magic bullets just roll up the sleeves and go to work.

 

[marchx]

Well it sounds like you should order and tune the Scenars to your set up, there’s no magic bullets just roll up the sleeves and go to work.

Yes, bro. You know I am lazy.

 

[JFrank]

Yes, bro. You know I am lazy.

Me too, my experience with Scenars is that they tune just like the rest.

 

[marchx]

no varget in Europe, Sir. I hope I will do fine with N140.

 

[Okumacaptain]

I have 2 boxes of 90 bt targets left, but after I run out of them, there will be no Bergers. I think it would be fair to switch to other manufacturer since Berger obviously stopped caring.

Blue Collar Reloading has 90s in stock

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I cant imagine shooting anything but a 107smk if i wasnt shooting a custom bullet

 

[Ranger188]

What Dusty said.
The 107's are easy to tune and shoot great.
Plus you can find them once in awhile.

 

[marchx]

I cant imagine shooting anything but a 107smk if i wasnt shooting a custom bullet

1:8 would be enough for 107smks?

 

[davidjoe]

I cant imagine shooting anything but a 107smk if i wasnt shooting a custom bullet

There’s that old saying that if a 6BR does not shoot well with 30 grains of Varget and SMK 107’s, then the rifle doesn’t shoot.

 

[Ranger188]

1:8 would be enough for 107smks?

Yes

 

[Dusty Stevens]

1:8 would be enough for 107smks?

Absolutely perfect

 

[marchx]

@Ranger188
@Dusty Stevens
thank you guys. I noticed that Frankonia is selling them currently at 58.50 EUR.