Long range in the UK......

[3595wilk]

Looking for some advice for a bit of longer range stuff here in the UK......

So, we are a small island and space is at a premium. I have access to a 660 metre range nearby, but in July have an opportunity to stretch my 6mm BRA all the way to 1500 metres.......if it can get there.

This will be steel only. I really only shoot steel - not paper - as Im predominately a deer stalker; and manage a couple of private land deer poulations. However, dragging 60 kg culled Fallow around in the mud and cold has started to lose its appeal at 57......so getting more into other disciplines.

In terms of my BRA, I currently use 105 Barnes matchburners in front of N140 or some of my dwindling supply of Varget.....all in Lapua or Norma Brass. It's chambered on a Tikka action with a 28 barrel using a Manson reamer.

Think I will need to work up a new load with heavier Bergers (109) if I can get them over here. Hornady A tips are relatively easy to get ($140 per 100!)..... DTACs.......unobtanium.........

Powder wise, along with N140 and 2.5 tubs of Varget, I have plenty of N150, N160 and RS 52 - which is roughly in between N140 and N150 in burn rate.....

Any advice welcome on possible loads to consider. I know 1500 metres with a 6mm is a big ask, but as a novice long range shooter, I'm hoping for some potential tips/advice.

Thanks for sticking with rather lengthy post too.

 

[Geordie]

I shoot my 6BRA usually at 1000yds using Berger 109s with 30gr of N150 which gives a MV of 2720 FPS. So at 1000 yds I use around 26 m.o.a. elevation so for 1500 yds you will roughly need 65 m.o.a. which you might or might not see your bullet splash. Good luck!

 

[SKWERLZ]

I’ve shot my 6bra with 107SMK’s out to 1525 yards
It did pretty good.
26ish mils of elevation.
It was consistent enough to be fun.

 

[3595wilk]

I shoot my 6BRA usually at 1000yds using Berger 109s with 30gr of N150 which gives a MV of 2720 FPS. So at 1000 yds I use around 26 m.o.a. elevation so for 1500 yds you will roughly need 65 m.o.a. which you might or might not see your bullet splash. Good luck!

Bit of calculating reckons its around the 21-22 mils depending on bullet weight with my canted mount and base.....and yup my old eyes will be tested for splash!

 

[3595wilk]

I’ve shot my 6bra with 107SMK’s out to 1525 yards
It did pretty good.
26ish mils of elevation.
It was consistent enough to be fun.

My freebore is set up for 105-109 weight band - so they may be good to look at thank you. What powder is driving them?

Thinking about ELDMs too......

 

[SKWERLZ]

My freebore is set up for 105-109 weight band - so they may be good to look at thank you. What powder is driving them?

Thinking about ELDMs too......

R16 but it’s not an optimal powder for it, just using it up.
The ELD bullets usually work well.

 

[Mike Casselton]

If your rifle shoots the 105 MB decently, try out the 112.
It'll run slower, but it surpasses the 105 around 600yds.
Also, the tips/noses are a lot more consistent. You'll get less verticle.

You also might find they shoot very well without any change to your seating die.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Oh, and I use the same powder charge for the 112 that I use for 105s.