Hi Folks,
First let me say that I am fairly new to this list. But having shot varmit rifles for a good many years in various calibers. I need to ask here. Why, all the interest in shooting light weight 6mm bullets in large capacity cases?
In my opinion that defeats the very reason for the larger capacity cases. What are you hoping to gain by this. The 22 centerfires will already achieve that purpose with a good 55 gr. bullet up too about 500 yds. The only advantage in the 6mm is to achieve the goal of shooting at the longer distances and will need to have a heavier, higher ballastic shape bullet then any of the light weight bullets can do. Yes, I see references to higher volocity bullets but at what cost, shorter barrel life, increased cost of componets, etc: A good 6BR will to this with much better accuracy then any 243 or 6mmRem. With longer barrel life and smaller powder charges.
Would like to see other opinions on this.
Thanks,
Aaron
First let me say that I am fairly new to this list. But having shot varmit rifles for a good many years in various calibers. I need to ask here. Why, all the interest in shooting light weight 6mm bullets in large capacity cases?
In my opinion that defeats the very reason for the larger capacity cases. What are you hoping to gain by this. The 22 centerfires will already achieve that purpose with a good 55 gr. bullet up too about 500 yds. The only advantage in the 6mm is to achieve the goal of shooting at the longer distances and will need to have a heavier, higher ballastic shape bullet then any of the light weight bullets can do. Yes, I see references to higher volocity bullets but at what cost, shorter barrel life, increased cost of componets, etc: A good 6BR will to this with much better accuracy then any 243 or 6mmRem. With longer barrel life and smaller powder charges.
Would like to see other opinions on this.
Thanks,
Aaron