What case to push an 87Vmax???

[Phil]

What case would you use to push an 87 vmax in the 3300-3400 range?????

I`m wanting to stay below the .243,for heat reasons, and use it exclusively as a live varmint gun......squirrels/pd`s etc...

 

[tclaunch]

Look up user birdog and see his results. I`m thinking you are headed for Dasherville. I have a 12 twist Krieger sitting in the corner threaded for an action I no longer own. It has maybe 100 rounds on it. Need to get it ready for the same thing. Those 87`s must be some kind of fine.

 

[Phil]

Was kinda thinking about either the Dasher or the 6xc.......

Just not sure the dasher could make it there with the velocity,maybe i`ll have to give up on the speed.....

 

[tclaunch]

Not sure about the speeds with the 87`s but them boys kill PD`s way out there!!!

 

[CanusLatransSnpr]

Read the article about VolDoc's triple threat on the home page. He claims 3,400 fps out of, I believe, a 6 dasher? Not sure how hes getting those kind of velocities out of that cartridge with that bullet? Longer barrel with high pressures? It can be done with a 6mm Rem. AI but, thats hotter than a .243 Win! Good luck and let us know what you find!

Mike

 

[boltfluter]

My 6 Dasher will push an 87 V-max to 3150, but that is absolutely max. These bullets are so explosive at this speed I see no reason for more. And my gun will shoot in the .250 range when I do my part. Killed a coyote with it a couple of weeks ago at 580 yds. Expansion was amazing at even at this distance. Whats not to love. Hope this helps. Paul. 8)

www.boltfluting.com

 

[SmokinJoe]

Sounds as though you might be looking at a 6-250AI or the 6X47 Lapua to me. Don't know what twist would be best, 12 might be a little slow; I think 11 twist would be ideal. I use 10 twist with that bullet. In 243AI have gotten above 3600 with it.

 

[Phil]

Paul,

What powder are you using ??????

Twist???

Thanks,

Phil.

 

[kjcpoint]

6x47L will get those velocities with the 87gr vmax with RL17.

Kyle

 

[MarkS]

Phil,

My 6BRX will get 3250 to 3300 f/s . My 6AI would do 3500 fs.

Mark Schronce

 

[wildchild]

Not sure about the speeds with the 87`s but them boys kill PD`s way out there!!!

Yes they do!
I got my VHA 1000 kill with a straight BR shooting 87's vmaxs in very few rounds!

 

[boltfluter]

Phil,

I am using Varget in an 8 twist. The barrel is 22" long. Hope this helps. Paul. 8)

 

[WyleWD]

Was kinda thinking about either the Dasher or the 6xc.......

Just not sure the dasher could make it there with the velocity,maybe i`ll have to give up on the speed.....

The 6xc might(??) get you close to the speed you're after..... with a long enough barrel and no more than a 9 or 10twist barrel. WD