bewsh Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Small Deer and longer range plinking is the plan Won't be a full custom, am aware it will probably fussy to feed from mag But what Factory actions (size and make) are people using? Anyone managed to get any of the Sako short actions (A1, S491) to work? Am planning to run up to 105gr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visiter1 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 not tried it but a tikka 22 250 supposed to feed the 6br well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhhudson Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I considered one..... then decided on 6.5x47,,,, better in the wind get a bit more range out of it and all reloading parts easy to get, a widley growing calibre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewsh Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 yes I thought about 6.5s but that puts me in a bullet weight range I already have covered would really like a sub .243 sized case that can shoot 105's reading up there seem to be a lot of sako and tikka short actions being used from A1 - 75, L461, M55, M595 etc its just the English roe deer ME limit on the 100-105 range I am now thinking may be a stretch with a 24" barrel 27-2800fps doable for a 105gr in a 24" barrelled 6BR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBoy69 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Going by the Berger manual, 105 gr bullets in the 6 mm BR Remington at 2.200 COAL" and in a 24" barrel gives velocities between 2,646-2,748 fps max. If you load to 6 mm BR Norma COAL (2.441") then you can get near 2,682-2,802 fps. A longer barrel will give potentially higher velocities, plus the selection of powders such as Reload Swiss RS 60 or 62 should push that velocity range even higher. PS A rather interesting fact came out while playing with the figures. It seems, at least for the data on the 6 mm BR Remington and BR Norma with their 105 gr bullets, that Berger's data is most likely computed using QuickLOAD!!! (I used the 105, Hunt BTHP 24528 at their BR Remington length 2.200" COAL and BR Norma length of 2.441" in the program.) There are a few loads that give slightly different velocities (10-20 fps), but this could easily be attributed to them using earlier QuickLOAD powder data, the book published in 2012, my powder data file from 2015. How very interesting and rather surprising, how naughty of you Berger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigkev1 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Tikka 590 action rebarreled 6mmbr feeds perfectly from 22/250 mag drops roe no problem all work was done by baldie had one on my ticket for 2 years before I took the plunge glad I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewsh Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 keep talking! all sounds great have a couple of options for donors hopefully are you neck turning or anything fancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I'm comfortably shooting 105g @ 2850 out of a 26in barrel so you should get there safely. Mine is an RPA Quadlite, single shot so no feeding problems Incredibly accurate round and a pleasure to shoot. I've shot mine accurately @ 800yds, @ 600yds its stupid accurate.... Theres one for sale on here that I'd buy in a heart beat if I didn't have 2 already.... http://ukvarminting.com/forums/topic/31827-rpa-6br/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I have had two Tikka 595 in 6 BR. The rifle built by Neil McKillop fed absolutely perfectly every time from a 22.250 mag. So it can be done, The other 6 br rifle - was a pain in the ass for feeding TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I have had two Tikka 595 in 6 BR. The rifle built by Neil McKillop fed absolutely perfectly every time from a 22.250 mag. So it can be done, The other 6 br rifle - was a pain in the ass for feeding TBH. What was the other rifle action out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I had a cooper single shot. Very accurate but i felt it lacked power/velocity. Didnt last long with me. A fast twist .243 or 6xc excites me more (have slot for 6xc at the moment for culling park deer, just need to find the donor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Mines up for sale ? Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewsh Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 looks lovely Gaz out of my range am afraid be interested in what twists ans barrel lengths people have gone for don't really want a 26" if I can avoid it prefer a 22 or 24" only really need 2700-2750 with 105s which seems doable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 looks lovely Gaz out of my range am afraid be interested in what twists ans barrel lengths people have gone for don't really want a 26" if I can avoid it prefer a 22 or 24" only really need 2700-2750 with 105s which seems doable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Mines at 22 inch light varmint fluted kreiger What's your price range Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Mines at 22 inch light varmint fluted kreiger What's your price range Gaz Forgot to say loves the 105gr amax at 2750 taken crows rabbits out to 600 plus yards foxes at 500 and steel out to 1000 yards ? I'm giving up on the long range plinking side of shooting only reason for sale ? Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Forgot to say loves the 105gr amax at 2750 taken crows rabbits out to 600 plus yards foxes at 500 and steel out to 1000 yards I'm giving up on the long range plinking side of shooting only reason for sale Gaz You realise that you will have to change your username if you sell it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewsh Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 what twist is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 what twist is it? Mines a 1/8 105gr amax 2750fps 87gr vmax 3100 fps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengo Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Tikka 590 action rebarreled 6mmbr feeds perfectly from 22/250 mag drops roe no problem all work was done by baldie had one on my ticket for 2 years before I took the plunge glad I did Hi there, I've got one built by Dave (Baldie) on a Tikka 595 action and although I've got 3 and 5 shot 22-250 mags, I still find it inconsistent in feeding. Not too major, but enough to cause an issue if quick reloading for follow up shots, is required. The rifle itself is way more accurate than I thought; but that's credit to the builder, rather than me. Still very happy with it and wouldn't dream of being without it. Great calibre. Go for it; and enjoy!!! Cheers. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I got one built by dasherman , m590 feeds perfect , 25" 105 Amaxs @ 2720 , super accurate , perfect for longer range circa 700 on a good day , plenty of barrel life , id by gazez if i didn't have one already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Open to offers ? Full kit good deal I'd say Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skany Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I should have my new Tikka 595 mag repeater in a little while(fingers crossed) Tikka 595 22" tube 1-12 Mcmillan varmint 22-250mag should get decent velocity with the 55g -65g bullets and the right powder (I had 3900+ with my 27" tubed br) Ill let you know how it work:-) Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewsh Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 1:12"? what will be your upper limit for bullet weight/length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewsh Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 So I just ran a 6mm BR dummy round (105gr) through a Sako 75 .243 floorplate model actionchambers like a dream.Can't understand what all this fuss is aboutchambers from under the magwell clip, dropped in push feed, several times, fast and slowseems much ado 'bout nuffink...seems I may get a short action, floorplate, Sako 6mm BR afterall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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