New to 6BR

[spudgun]

I just picked up a Savage custom with a criterion barrel 28", 1:8 twist.

i have been shooting my 6mm Creedmoor for about 4 years now and it is a tack driver at 600 and 1000.

Been wanting to build a 6BR for about 3 years but never got around to it.

Yesterday I bought a used Savage custom receiver (single shot, 3 receiver screws).

Now to reload some Lapua once fired brass Since I have a good supply of Hornady ELD match 105 and 108Gr I am looking for load data.

What powers are working for the 6BR?

I have some CFE223, Varget, and others for .223 ammo.

Also, do I need to resize the brass or just neck size?

I so what dies are avaiable?

Any friendly info will be appreciated.

Thanks in advise.

Larry

 

[marchx]

Varget, N140, N150. You’re welcome.
P.S. spare yourself dissapointment and skip anything that says „Hornady”.

 

[spudgun]

Varget, N140, N150. You’re welcome.
P.S. spare yourself dissapointment and skip anything that says „Hornady”.

Thanks. Is there a diference between 6mm Creed and 6mmBR when it comes to accuracy.

I am getting 5" groups at 1000 yds with the 108 ELD match.

Any suggestions on bullets?

larry

 

[rwj]

Lots of good info on the on the main site page ( https://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/6mmbr/ )…

 

[HTSmith]

I am getting 5" groups at 1000 yds with the 108 ELD match.

You are doing very well. I'd try them if you have them, but I've had better results with Sierra and Berger. Varget was the powder of choice for a long time and you should try it if you have it. I've switched to N150 based on availablity and cost. Shoots just as well maybe better.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

If 30g of Varget or 28.5 of N140 doesn't work...there's something arwy. Start with Sierra 107's. 5 thou off the lands. Iassume that there's a load for CFE, but I have not tried it, as I avoid double base powders where possible.

 

[Fire Dog]

If 30g of Varget or 28.5 of N140 doesn't work...there's something arwy. Start with Sierra 107's. 5 thou off the lands. Iassume that there's a load for CFE, but I have not tried it, as I avoid double base powders where possible.

Double base = Faster throat erosion….
Some of those powders shoot well… BUT, there is always a price to pay… Aside from the actual cost of the powder.
Definitely Varget {AR2208} and the 107’s is a good base starting point.

 

[Bill Norris]

If 30g of Varget or 28.5 of N140 doesn't work...there's something arwy. Start with Sierra 107's. 5 thou off the lands. Iassume that there's a load for CFE, but I have not tried it, as I avoid double base powders where possible.

Many 6BR shooters say if it won't shoot 105 gr. class with 30 gr. of Varget there is something wrong. Back when I was shooting the 6BR I found it to work very good.

 

[ELR LVR]

Berger 1

Thanks. Is there a diference between 6mm Creed and 6mmBR when it comes to accuracy.

I am getting 5" groups at 1000 yds with the 108 ELD match.

Any suggestions on bullets?

Berger 109's are good
Lapua 105 Scenar - L are great and very consistent bullets
I prefer 115 Dtacs though for the highest BC at 1000
FWIW - I've gotten pretty consistent 1/3 or less MOA with Dtacs at 600
Shown pictured is running a 2 shot waterline test at 600 bumping up my load
against 1 inch square with Dtacs
Hbn Coated
According to the guys who dominate 6mm
103 Vapor Trails are very hard to beat for the best consistency
I haven not tried them yet but will eventually
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Don't know your twist but Imagine it is a 1:8 twist which should be fine for all these
For practice bullets the 6mm 112 Matchburner are surprisingly good
I found them better than Hornady's
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[spudgun]

Good info so far. Keep it coming.

I just ordered dies for the 6BR and a 20 MOA rail.

Cant wait to get some loads for ladder testing.

One other question, the seller gave me 150 once fired brass. It's a mixed batch of Alpha and Peterson.

Should I separate the cases and do data on both cases or are they close enough volume wise to not bother.

Larry

 

[Bill Norris]

Good info so far. Keep it coming.

I just ordered dies for the 6BR and a 20 MOA rail.

Cant wait to get some loads for ladder testing.

One other question, the seller gave me 150 once fired brass. It's a mixed batch of Alpha and Peterson.

Should I separate the cases and do data on both cases or are they close enough volume wise to not bother.

Larry

I would definitely separate the two.

 

[HTSmith]

Don’t mix the cases