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[iowpmedic]

Hello to all. I am new to the 6br but I'm going to buy my first one tomorrow. Its a savage model 12 long range precision varminter in 6br with a 1-8 barrel. What I need help on is what would a good choice in bullet weights and powder. I have not bought bullets yet but I have Varget powder and CCI primers. I will be shooting groundhogs with this gun out to about 600 yards maybe a little more if I'm lucky. Any hand loading info would be appericated. I do hand load now for my 40X 22-250. Thanks for any help.

 

[6BR]

I would try the 105grn A-Max. It has excellent BC and will expand very well, for a VLD type bullet. My friend uses a Savage 6BR with 1-8 twist barrel and he is using the following load with excellent success;

1. 30.3grns Varget
2. CCI 450 Primer
3. 105grn A-Max
4. Lapua Brass
5. COAL is 2.330
6. The velocity out of his rifle is right at 2890fps.

This is a very accurate load out of his rifle. He is shooting .3 shot groups at 100 yards.

 

[cliffe]

look at the 6mmbr info page... cliffe

 

[iowpmedic]

Thanks 6br

 

[6BR]

No problem. He also tried the 105grn Lapua's. They were very accurate too. However, for varminting at long range, the 105grn A-Max is the way to go. I am using the 105grn A-Max out of my 6BR and it absolutely loves them. Let me know if you need any more info.