Cult of the 6BR? -- If it's really so good, then why so few?

[joshb]

6X47 or 6 Creedmoor. 1-7 twist 105-110's at 600 110-115's at 1000 yds. little more Horse Power for heavier bullets not much more recoil.

...or the 6xc!

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

OP is probably shooting a 6.5Queenmore with a nice tactical folding stock by now

 

[JMayo]

OP is probably shooting a 6.5Queenmore with a nice tactical folding stock by now

If any of that 2004 bunch is still watching this thread and getting emails I bet they are revisiting old memories !

 

[Falfan2017]

OP is probably shooting a 6.5Queenmore with a nice tactical folding stock by now

Very good chance OP is deceased by now. Sounded like he was getting up in age 15 years ago.

 

[Dgd6mm]

LawDog don't go around here! Savvy Kansas Lawman?

 

[JEFFPPC]

The new message board,nice upgrade BTW) has got me to finally venture a question to y'all. First, let me say I can't claim to be a bughole shootin' BR master, but I do have a lot of experience with ARs, 308s, 22-250s, and a variety of lever guns. As my eyesight is eroding with age, I'm stepping away from the iron-sighted guns, and thinking about doing this F-class thing.

Anyway, here's my question:

If the 6mm BR is really so great, then why are there so few factory rifles chambered in this caliber?

And while I can see it is a good choice for 600 yards, aren't you handicapped by the light bullets at longer distances?

Is this 6BR a bit of a cult thing? I mean there are many other good calibers, from 6PPC,100 yards) to 300 winmag for 1000.

In building an F-classer should I "drink the Kool-Aid" and chamber for 6 Dasher maybe, or is it really more intelligent to go with bigger case and heavier bullets?

I hope to hear from the High Priests like Al Nyhus, DANTEC and Lynn perhaps...

Lawdog, the answer to your question is your first paragraph.

 

[TAJ45]

Blast from the past !

Yeah, I was loving the idea of a 175$ chamber job until I saw the "reality 2004 post time". Ah well.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Yeah, I was loving the idea of a 175$ chamber job until I saw the "reality 2004 post time". Ah well.

I bet you can still get a $175 chamber if you really want one. Those guys dont even have a wait

 

[Liven The Dream]

2cent
Has 6Br. Loved it .
Built 6 Norma Dasher and have never been Happier.
Yes old shooter doing F/Class .

 

[Terry]

6 Dasher F Open at 600 yards.

798 of a possible 800.

I think is ok.

 

[mike a]

6 Dasher F Open at 600 yards.

798 of a possible 800.

I think is ok.

Great job. 4 strings of 20 shots?

 

[kneedtospeed]

Great Shooting, Terry
Way ta go!

 

[Terry]

Great job. 4 strings of 20 shots?

Right.