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Posted: 9/22/2009 6:00:24 PM EDT
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I just picked up a Remington 700 in 6mm, and I am having a hard time finding any ammo other than the pricey stuff like Norma, etc...
Has anyone owned a 6mm Rem, and what do you think? I might have to start reloading for practice rounds...I know Hornady makes it, and Remington too, but with the shortages, few are catching up on the odd ball cartridges 
I would be interested in buying some if anyone has any available. thanks, E~ |
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6mm Remington is faster than the 243 Winchester and smacks deer hard. I use the 100 grain Sierra soft point spitzer and H4831 powder. Check Hogdon's site for starting and max loads. All the deer we have ever shot have been DRT with neck or heart/lung shots.
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6mm Rem is an excellent round. I use it for PD shooting, hogs, deer, etc.
This caliber is based on the 257 Roberts, which is in turn based on the 7mm Mauser (7x57). You can neck down either case and make 6mm Rem brass. The process is as simple as running the cases through a 6mm Rem FL die. The 7x57 cases will need to be neck-turned if you have a min-spec chamber. The case head is effectively the same size as the 308 or 30-06 case head, even though it is not based on this case family. For reloading I use W-760 and N160 powders, mostly with lighter bullets. With 55-grain Nosler BTs, you have a ~4,000 fps varmint gun. With heavier hunting bullets, you have a very nice deer rifle suitable for long-range shots. |
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Right now Midway has 6mm Rem brass in stock. 6mm heads are no problem. There are many good powder choices for the 6mm. Loading your own is the way to go. BTW, I assume you know that the 6mm Rem is the same cartridge as the .244 Remington. If you find old .244 brass you're GTG.
Sam |
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I have a 700 in 6mm Remington. Have had it for over 15 years. Have reloaded for it since day 1. IMR 4350 Powder with Nosler 95gr. Ballistic Tip bullets. VERY ACCURATE. Have killed some large bucks with it; one shot. My daughter made her first kill this past season; 220 lb. boar at 100 yards. Once shot. I LOVE THIS CALIBER!!!! |
| I started my love affair with the 6MM when I bought a 700V many years ago, the only ammo I put through it was the Remington 100gr Sp since I didnt load at that time, that rifle was unfortunately lost when somebody broke into my home, I have since replaced that gun with a Ruger 77R, for the most part I have shot the Sierra 85gr HPBT in it, I have had pretty descent luck with IMR 4064 with this rifle. |
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WOW! Glad to see so many positive comments about the 6mm........Now our secret is out! I bought mine many years ago to bridge the diffence from two 30/06's. I wanted a rifle that would do it to deer and turkey. I load a 90gr. FMJ for Turkey and 95gr. Ballistic Tips for deer. I stagger them in my magazine. They will both shoot nearly identical at 100 yds. That's why I bought mine! Would not do without a 6, EVER!!!! ssshhhhhh - although that 260 remington is lookin sweet, too! |
| In my opinion the 6MM will never overtake the 243 in popularity..but that doesnt mean the 6 isnt a damn fine round, I guess I have always had a soft spot for the oddball rounds, I bought a Ruger 77R in 257 Roberts when everybody was running for 25-06(I never have regretted that descision) it was a bit before my time but its my understanding that the 6MM or 244 back then was the victim of some poor marketing by Remington back in the 60s which led to its underdog role with the 243. |
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The reason for the popularity of the 6mm early over the 243 was the fact they came with a faster twist bbl allowing you to shoot 100gr bullets, as opposed to 80-85gr bullets in the 243. So for the deer hunter the 6mm was the clear choice, and rightly so. Plus the 6mm is on a long action so bullets could be sested out further and the larger case taken advantage of for higher velocities at lower pressures. "Now you have the rest of the story"
P |
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The reason for the popularity of the 6mm early over the 243 was the fact they came with a faster twist bbl allowing you to shoot 100gr bullets, as opposed to 80-85gr bullets in the 243. So for the deer hunter the 6mm was the clear choice, and rightly so. Plus the 6mm is on a long action so bullets could be sested out further and the larger case taken advantage of for higher velocities at lower pressures. "Now you have the rest of the story" P I knew it had something to do with the twist but I wasnt sure exactly what...Thanks for the info. |
| WOW! Nice thread. I bought my wife a 6mm many years ago as her first hunting rifle. You don`t know how many mulies, whitetails and turkeys it`s taken with authority. I got her a "little" Win. Model 7 for size reasons and the truth be known it`s my favorite hunting rifle. I have no problems with stock Remingtom 100 grain ammo. Just put three in the gun and go for the day. Lightweight awesome package with a fixed 6 Zeiss. I scratched the stock one day crawling up under a cedar tree. Wife beat me when she saw it. Well deserved beating. I would HIGHLY reccomend this round for young and old out to about 250 yds. |
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Quoted: Quoted: The reason for the popularity of the 6mm early over the 243 was the fact they came with a faster twist bbl allowing you to shoot 100gr bullets, as opposed to 80-85gr bullets in the 243. So for the deer hunter the 6mm was the clear choice, and rightly so. Plus the 6mm is on a long action so bullets could be sested out further and the larger case taken advantage of for higher velocities at lower pressures. "Now you have the rest of the story" P My Remington 700 is a Short Action in 6mm. Same as 243, 308, etc. |
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