New to 6BR--My First Load

[dusterdave173]

I have been wanting a 6BR--Finally found a new in the box from my neighbor of all folks--Savage LRPV, HS Precision stock--he bought two boxes of Lapua and shot one --I got the rifle--NO Free bore--had a time with it so a great pal here loaned me his Uni Throater--a little whittle on the throat ( man they should NOT let kids play with these --they cut Fast) I just knew I had killed the barrel and cut too far--but then ....
I followed the recipe right off this site 107 Sierra , 30g Varget--started .015 off the lands
My very first 3 shots of my loads-- chrono said ES of 7 and this is how they landed
I have all year to make it better--what a cartridge! PD's better Look Out this season!!

 

[Bottom Fodder]

Well that was easy, good job

 

[ARW]

I have had several 6br's over the years.....It has become my favorite cartridge by far.

You are one of the many that has been hooked by this awesome cartridge.

 

[JSH]

The 22BR is looked over by many. A really accurate 22 and not fussy.

 

[Ccrider]

“Danger Will Robinson! Danger!”

Turn and run hard in the opposite direction. This stuff is addictive and these guys will definitely make sure you learn enough to be a dedicated addict.

My first bench gun, a Savage 6br and, my first thread here. I was on the edge, but still had a fighting chance:

Need Some Help with 6BR 21” Criterion 8tw Load Development

Had some free time so I stsrted load development on a Savage model 16 stainless action, large shank criterion 1:8T 21" bull barrel. Could not find much data using a short barrel. I decided to start out with 29.6gr Varget and 87gr Vmaxs. Using a 4.5-14 Meuller scope. Not exactly the remedy, but...

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My second thread— they pushed me off the edge and there was no turning back:

6BR “Boyer Method” Help Needed

Decided to test 80gr Bergers in my 1:8tw 28” Criterion using Varget and 450cci primers. Started off at .01 jumped and made .005 increases. Pretty much confused as to where to go next. No pressure signs with the 31.8 gr Varget. Too much info for me to process. Any help will be appreciated.

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No regrets, though my wallet is lighter. Enjoy the ride!

 

[Dolomite]

Enjoy the 6br and try not to smile so much while shooting.

 

[Rook 6]

Welcome to heaven!

 

[Dgd6mm]

Good job Dave. Smoke some pdogs with that 6br.
I've done a little testing with a 87vmax, they show promise but I'll have to tinker with them a little.

 

[boltfluter]

Good job Dave. Smoke some pdogs with that 6br.
I've done a little testing with a 87vmax, they show promise but I'll have to tinker with them a little.

A fantastic bullet for varmint hunting in general. If you can hit the critter, at any distance, the 87 V-max will expand! Beware of flying bodies or body parts!
Paul

 

[padom]

I love the 107smk in my 6BR's. Have shot 1000's of them in many 6BR barrels with both Varget and H4895. Enjoy

107 SMK / 29.3gr H4895
28" Bartlein 1-7.5 HV
5 Shots @ 100yds

 

[Forum Boss]

My Savage 6BR with PacNor pre-fit barrel liked the older 105gr Scenars .08 into the lands (.08" past "first touch"). It also shot the shorter 80gr and 95gr Bergers and 90gr Scenars great -- jumped as needed. The 103gr load started at 30.0 Varget and finished at 30.3 (spring/fall) load.



Here are 3-shot groups with a variety of powders. The 6mmBR cartridge is inherently accurate in a good barrel.