Bullet question, heaviest bullet in a 6X45 with a 2.5" OAL

[SteveOak]

If I go with a 6X45 case, what is the heaviest bullet I can assemble with a 2.5" OAL?

Thanks!

 

[5spd]

I've loaded 65 to 95g bullets in my 6x45, max at 2.280", so 2.500" should be good for 75to95g bullets

 

[CNC-Dude]

You still would need to verify it will be stable based on your barrel twist.....

 

[SteveOak]

You still would need to verify it will be stable based on your barrel twist.....

Smart people pick the bullet first, then the barrel.

I am hoping to get a 6mm bullet that will do the trick and not have to go to 25 cal or 6.5mm.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Smart people pick the bullet first, then the barrel.

I am hoping to get a 6mm bullet that will do the trick and not have to go to 25 cal or 6.5mm.

What's the 'trick'?

 

[SteveOak]

Consistantly take down an IHMSA full sized Ram at 200 yards.

From what Silhouette shooters are saying, a 105 class bullet will work. Possibly a 95 or even 90 gr bullet.

I have found a 5 round magazine which works with a PT&G detachable magazine bottom metal for a Remington Model 7 action. If I can get a bullet that will work on the rams in a 223 sized case with an OAL of not more than 2.5", I can build the pistol I want. An XP-100 clone with a 5 shot detachable magazine.

 

[JSH]

If your on auto reset targets and they are set properly a 70 grain bullet will take them over.
I used my 6TCU and 6-223 with 70-80 grain bullets on hand set targets with little issues.