My 6BR Story

[HTSmith]

Two years ago, after lurking around this site a bunch, I had a 6BR built by one of the 'smith's listed here. Best thing I ever did,gun wise). So here's my story for other lurkers and newbee's. First I bought a very used 700 short action that had been sitting a while at a local gun shop. Then I picked up a HS precision stock at a gun show for a good price. Then off to the 'smith for about 9 months. ,Yes the good ones have a lot of work backed up). I added a Rifle Basix trigger. So for less money than a 40X, I had a top flight rifle.

So comments on the 6BR caliber. It is hard to build a bad load. My worst loads shot 1 inch at 100 and my best were in the .3's. Lapua Brass lasts,seemingly) forever. I load it just as it comes out of the box. At 30 grains per shot, a pound of powder lasts a long time. The 8 twist barrel still shoots light bullets real well. Finally I have a rig accurate enough that I'm learning to read the wind.

My last addition was a Weaver 24X scope. Good news is I've shot some groups in the .2's. Bad news is my rest set up is not as steady as I thought it was. 24X will show every little wiggle and wobble.

So to all the folks that post great info here, thank you. I have a long way to go but it sure is fun getting there. To all you on the edge--go for it.

 

[6BR]

HTSmith, I just had a 6BR built, too. It's an amazing accurate little cartridge. I wish I would have built one sooner. In the beginning, I went with the high velocity 6mm's like the 243 AI, 6mm AI and 6x284. They were excellent cartridges but none of them were in the same class when in came to;
1. Accuracy
2. Easy to load
3. Excellent concentric brass
4. Super light recoil
5. 2500 to 3000 rounds of barrel life
6. A pound of powder will last along time

And to top it off, the 6BR will easily reach out to 1000 yards with the right bullet, barrel and scope combination. It will also kill small varmints like Pdogs and Squirrels at 1000 yards with the right bullet. At ranges from 100 to 600 yards, the 6BR is absolutely accurate and deadly on small varmints.

IMHO, it's without a doubt the best overall varmint cartridge out there. I know it's not the fastest, but it's the most accurate and easiest to shoot. If your trying to decide on the 6BR, do it, do it right now and never look back. You will be thrilled when you finally get to shoot it and see what it can do.