Beating a dead horse? 6br question

[Knorthcutt222]

Hello everyone and I'm sorry if this is beating a dead horse. I have read and reread post after post and looked at chamber drawings till I am blue in the face. But nothing is giving me the straight answer.
I am wanting to build a 6br on a Remington 700 in a old BDL stock. Make it a short suppressed varmint rifle. I have the opportunity to buy over 200 factory Remington 6br shells and I want someone to tell me, will a 6br norma chamber except these factory loaded rounds? I like the thought of shooting the factory shells but I know I will also buy brass, probably alpha down the road. Also will not want to turn necks.I don't plan on using the long vld 105's, I have a dasher for that. I ordered a 1:10 shilen barrel and plan on shooting the 68 to 90 gr pills.
Measuring the factory loaded rounds( I bought one box for the ammo collection) oal of the brass is averaging 1.557

I appreciate any input.
Thanks, Keith

 

[ghostrider272]

So I have two 6BRs on Model 700 actions. One is a 6BR and the other a 6BR Norma. I have the same Remington ammo as you and can shoot it in my 6BR Norma chamber with no issues. Feel free to PM with questions.

 

[rwj]

The 6BR Norma is based on the 6BR Remington. The primary difference being the Norma chamber has a longer free bore to accept heavier/longer bullets.

 

[Lone Hunter]

This ^^^^^ What rwj said. If you look at a lot of dies I believe some say 6BR and some say 6 BR Norma. Not sure completely but would have to look at my die sets. If you look at the bulletin page on left side there is a complete section about several cartridges and loading data for them. Here’s a couple references

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6mm_BR
The 6BR is why we have this great forum.

 

[Eric Leonard]

I’m pretty sure the necks on the 6 BR Norma is longer and won’t fit a BR Rem chamber

 

[ClayM]

I’m pretty sure the necks on the 6 BR Norma is longer and won’t fit a BR Rem chamber

search 6br history here on AS... Should answer all questions...

 

[Toms]

Hello everyone and I'm sorry if this is beating a dead horse. I have read and reread post after post and looked at chamber drawings till I am blue in the face. But nothing is giving me the straight answer.
I am wanting to build a 6br on a Remington 700 in a old BDL stock. Make it a short suppressed varmint rifle. I have the opportunity to buy over 200 factory Remington 6br shells and I want someone to tell me, will a 6br norma chamber except these factory loaded rounds? I like the thought of shooting the factory shells but I know I will also buy brass, probably alpha down the road. Also will not want to turn necks.I don't plan on using the long vld 105's, I have a dasher for that. I ordered a 1:10 shilen barrel and plan on shooting the 68 to 90 gr pills.
Measuring the factory loaded rounds( I bought one box for the ammo collection) oal of the brass is averaging 1.557

I appreciate any input.
Thanks, Keith

I am shooting Lapua brass, cci 460 primers, Redding dies, 31 grains of varget berger or sierra

Hello everyone and I'm sorry if this is beating a dead horse. I have read and reread post after post and looked at chamber drawings till I am blue in the face. But nothing is giving me the straight answer.
I am wanting to build a 6br on a Remington 700 in a old BDL stock. Make it a short suppressed varmint rifle. I have the opportunity to buy over 200 factory Remington 6br shells and I want someone to tell me, will a 6br norma chamber except these factory loaded rounds? I like the thought of shooting the factory shells but I know I will also buy brass, probably alpha down the road. Also will not want to turn necks.I don't plan on using the long vld 105's, I have a dasher for that. I ordered a 1:10 shilen barrel and plan on shooting the 68 to 90 gr pills.
Measuring the factory loaded rounds( I bought one box for the ammo collection) oal of the brass is averaging 1.557

I appreciate any input.
Thanks, Keith

955 grain seated into lands square m

 

[NC/Br Shooter]

I want to know when during this past century did Remington produce factory 6br ammo? It's right there looking me in the face. Couldn't believe it. That's some neat antique something right there. Don't have the right words to say that s pretty awesome!

 

[Knorthcutt222]

I’m pretty sure the necks on the 6 BR Norma is longer and won’t fit a BR Rem chamber

I believe this was true at first but latter production which is what I believe I have measures the same as norma

 

[boltfluter]

I believe this was true at first but latter production which is what I believe I have measures the same as norma

What you have for factory ammo is a very rare bird. Overall brass length should be ok. Depending on the reamer you get, the base diameter may be a problem or not. Be sure and check to the reamer print to be sure. Good luck!
Paul

 

[Liven The Dream]

Leave the Horse alone.......
Sell that Ammo.
Build on Up-dated 2023 BR Spec.

 

[wildcatter]

You should have no problem using that ammo. But I would squirrel that factory stuff away and watch the value increase.

I would also suggest loading your own as you can increase everything from accuracy to velocity over using that soon to be collectible ammo.

1 think your 1-10 is perfect for a Varmint rig. If you were sticking to 60 to 75 grain bullets the 1- 12 would be my choice. But 68 to 80 grain is where I think the BR is at its best in the varmint fields.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[SKWERLZ]

The 6BR Norma is based on the 6BR Remington. The primary difference being the Norma chamber has a longer free bore to accept heavier/longer bullets.

You can almost think of 6BR Norma to 6BR Remington as 223 wylde is to original 223.

 

[Knorthcutt222]

You can almost think of 6BR Norma to 6BR Remington as 223 wylde is to original 223.

That's a good way of putting it

 

[Knorthcutt222]

So I have two 6BRs on Model 700 actions. One is a 6BR and the other a 6BR Norma. I have the same Remington ammo as you and can shoot it in my 6BR Norma chamber with no issues. Feel free to PM with questions.

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[NorCalMikie]

Seems that the 6 BR Remington brass will fit in the 6 BR Norma chamber but NOT the other way around??? Once fireformed, you're good to go.
Go Norma/Lapua from day one and don't look back.
6BR Remington chambers are pretty much a thing of the past.
A few around and fired by those who know what they have.

 

[nilebartram]

6 BR Remington brass does not last as long as Lapua. and it is softer. I still have some Remington brass. Got to anneal !

 

[Shooter13]

6 BR Remington brass does not last as long as Lapua. and it is softer. I still have some Remington brass. Got to anneal !

I anneal after every firing. I'm not worried about the brass life but the consistency. Still getting beaten by guys that don't anneal but my time is coming!

 

[Shooter13]

The one thing this forum is REALLY good for is "beating a dead horse" but what else is there to do?

 

[dcali]

These dead horses aren't gonna beat themselves. Have at it.