Caliber choice for 600 yd F class newbie.

[WEL]

Looking to ease into F class shooting at the local range. 600 yds is max. I would like a caliber that requires minimal brass prep as I would like to spend more time shooting than reloading and has decent barrel life. Thank you for your input.

 

[swadiver]

6BR, 108 Bergers, 30ish of Varget, .010" or so off the lands, rock 'n' roll

 

[Loggins J]

In the 6.5 you might look at 6.5 creedmore 260 or 6.5\ 47 all good choice Norma now makes 6mm dasher brass

 

[Highpower-FClass]

If you go F/TR then both the good old 308 and 223 meet the requirements for brass prep and barrel life. If shooting 600 then easier to be competitive with the 308.

 

[ShootDots]

My fav cartridge is the .260A.I. However, you stated you want minimal brass prep. To me that would include NO fireforming. With that said, either a 6.5 x 47 Lapua or the 6.5 Creedmoor is about as good as it gets for 600 yards. Even with "blustery" wind conditions, a good score should be forthcoming. Both are easy to tune, very, very accurate and almost no recoil..

 

[WEL]

My fav cartridge is the .260A.I. However, you stated you want minimal brass prep. To me that would include NO fireforming. With that said, either a 6.5 x 47 Lapua or the 6.5 Creedmoor is about as good as it gets for 600 yards. Even with "blustery" wind conditions, a good score should be forthcoming. Both are easy to tune, very, very accurate and almost no recoil..

I currently reload 6.5 creedmoor so that is a serious consideration with lapua small primer brass available. I understand the dasher is very hard to beat in good conditions, not so much when the wind picks up. I was unaware norma was making brass. I see lots of guys shooting the straight 284 these days. Funny how necking down the 284 brass to 6.5 has now turned into necking up 6.5 brass. Do the sevens give any advantage over the 6.5's at 600? I now at 1000 it can.

 

[BP1]

If I was building a f-open rifle for 600yds and under right now I would do it in 6.5x47 and if it’s TR I would go 308 the 223 will hang but if the wind picks up you better be really good or lucky at calling the wind.

 

[rkittine]

When I got my new 6.5x47L build (1:8 Twist no turn neck), I started out using Factor Lapua ammo (123 Senar L) and was happily surprised with the accuracy (1,000 yards). Not cheap, but it let me get a starting set of brass fired in my chamber.

Bob

 

[22DASHER]

If you are already setup for reloading the 6.5 Creedmoor then stick with that. There is no reason to switch until you get more experience..... and even with that you may never need to switch. If you really want to try something different then do a 6BR, Dasher or BRA

 

[dskogman]

The 284 will work better if the wind is blowing or you want to go to 1K. It does have more recoil and uses more powder. Mild conditions and they all work.

 

[Gabe22BR]

6mmTAC 40 has won alot wood this year @ 600yds

 

[Mulligan]

6BR, 108 Bergers, 30ish of Varget, .010" or so off the lands, rock 'n' roll

^^^^^^^^this^^^^^^
As close to plug and play as can be had.
Lots of 600 yard matches won and plenty of “cleans” shot with a BR.

Except, don’t hesitate to shoot those 108’s jammed.
CW

 

[HTSmith]

^^^^^^^^this^^^^^^
As close to plug and play as can be had.
Lots of 600 yard matches won and plenty of “cleans” shot with a BR.

Except, don’t hesitate to shoot those 108’s jammed.
CW

I'm living proof that this is purt neer idjut proof. Another bonus is that you can get Varget now for a reasonable price, unlike H4350.

 

[USMCDOC]

257 Roberts AI

 

[Medic505]

45-70 or whatever you have on hand. Go shoot, see if you like it.

 

[Grimstod]

6BR, or 6.5x47 are easy ones to do especially if your new to the game. If you have some experience then a Dasher or BRX. I would not consider a 6.5 Creedmoor as it has made zero accomplishments in world records.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

If you will only shoot 600, any of the 6mms, br, dasher, BRA. If you plan to shoot 1k ever, use a 284. Multiple guns/calibers are harder to master than sticking to one.

 

[sjoliat]

45-70 or whatever you have on hand. Go shoot, see if you like it.

Technically, wouldn't that need to be necked down to a 33-70 to stay within the rules?

 

[Sniper338]

Here a bit of info no ones said... Find out what normal common conditions are like on the range YOU shoot at... ie.. Wind... some clubs are easy to shoot, other places are a bitch to shoot! Where I shoot, 284 and up, 7SAUM, 300WSM.


Some days a 300 Norma or 338 Lapua would be nice...


WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND, ITS ALL ABOUT THE WIND!!!!

 

[Medic505]

Technically, wouldn't that need to be necked down to a 33-70 to stay within the rules?

So true!