Straight BR or derivative.

[Longtrain]

I’ve shot half a dozen name brand barrels, they all were good, but the most accurate was a Krieger 6mm in 6BR.

 

[JFrank]

Lilja

I’ve been running Krieger but just ordered a Lilja.

 

[Webster]

I’ve been running Krieger but just ordered a Lilja.

Good brand. There are a few others. I don't hear much about Hart and Shilen.

 

[Longtrain]

Good brand. There are a few others. I don't hear much about Hart and Shilen.

I shoot with Jim Hart, my 223 and 223 AI barrels are Hart and they are tack drivers, so good, that I ordered a Hart for my next Dasher barrel, waiting in the wings.

 

[Shooter13]

A plain vanilla 6BR with a .273-.274 neck diameter (no turning needed) would be a great choice. Simple, proven and accurate.

Works for me!! Shot super at 500 in competition!

 

[Gater]

I just built a 6 BR shoots great out to 600 but I’m kinda kicking my self for not going 6 mm Dasher.

 

[Nature Boy]

I choose 6BRA over the Dasher to avoid having to take the extra step of making a false shoulder when fire-forming. Most dashers I shoot against are running speeds similar to my BRA (low 2,900s) so I haven’t felt disadvantaged by the slightly less powder capacity.

The next step up to 6 Creed comes at a cost to barrel life.

 

[Dave Zander]

I shoot a BRA. Never had the straight BR. I shoot steel to 1000 with 108 Bergers,2870 fps. I’m on barrel #3. 1.25” straight 30”. Shoot Lapua 6 BR brass. I’m happy with the bra.

 

[Gater]

I choose 6BRA over the Dasher to avoid having to take the extra step of making a false shoulder when fire-forming. Most dashers I shoot against are running speeds similar to my BRA (low 2,900s) so I haven’t felt disadvantaged by the slightly less powder capacity.

The next step up to 6 Creed comes at a cost to barrel life.

If I could get the same performance with less powder I’m all for that

 

[Gater]

I shoot a BRA. Never had the straight BR. I shoot steel to 1000 with 108 Bergers,2870 fps. I’m on barrel #3. 1.25” straight 30”. Shoot Lapua 6 BR brass. I’m happy with the bra.

How many rounds to a barrel?

 

[Dave Zander]

I pulled my first one around 2200 but it was still shooting good, my second has 2000 still good, my 3 rd has 1300. The first two I pulled because I wanted a fresh one for start of a new season. I need to run one till it’s done but haven’t , I’d say at least 2400/2600 should be doable.

 

[Old Navy]

Hi,

I’m about to start a new build, I’ve decided on a 6BR of some description but I’m unsure if just to go straight BR or one of the improved versions.
It‘s going to be a bit of a do it all rifle, steel targets, small deer and fox. Something for my son to have a go with as well.
I‘m going with a Zermatt TL3 action, 24in barrel in a Manners stock. I’m in the UK and can currently get hold of Lapua 6BR brass fairly easily and also the Alpha options at a price!
What would you guys go with? Straight BR or…

Thanks

Jon

Finding a either of those on the shelf might be a problem.

 

[muleystalker]

Straight 6BR is my vote too. If you need more than what it has then I’d skip BRA or BRX and go with Dasher, GT, or CM

The 6BRX has the same ballistics as the 6Dasher, they pretty much use the same loads.

 

[tonyb]

I shoot with Jim Hart, my 223 and 223 AI barrels are Hart and they are tack drivers, so good, that I ordered a Hart for my next Dasher barrel, waiting in the wings.

This brings up the question that I have been wandering about for several years... It used to be ALL Shilen or Hart. Now-a-days seems all you see on the equipment lists is Krieger, Brux, or Bartlein. Why is that, a case of monkey see, monkey do? Interested in everyone's opinion....

 

[Tomiboy]

Look at what is winning in the type of matches you shoot. Here is 600 and 1,000 yard BR

600 yard BR equip (last page)

https://internationalbenchrest.com/app/ibs/files-module/local/documents/SCORE%20SHEET%20NATIONALS%20600%20YARD%202024%20Piedmont1.pdf

1,000 yard BR

https://www.mt1000yd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Equipment-List-HG-2021-IBS-Nat.pdf