More than likely NOT a canister grade of powder… the ammo makers use powders not available to handliaders the majority of time. You “might” be able to find something similar burn rate wise and type; ie: ball vs kernel, etc
2935 was what my friends 6.5 PRC was running with 143 X Hornady Superformance. I d say you can do that with R26 but you re “there” pressure wise; signs or no signs.
Should be an excellent performer if it has the accuracy you desire.
BT at 3268 fps still hauling the mail!! That 3400+ fps Vld is right with a 257 Bee; I d be concerned with that one too.
Good Luck with the Prarie Goat.
78 grs R26 with 180 GK at 3125 fps. 24” barrel and very accurate.
Work your rifle up; this is a maximum/hot load in my Rem 700. (Plus AB has a longer bearing surface than GK; thus more pressure!)
I like RL17 , 26 , 33 . I'll probably be finding alternative powders . I bought Vitavuori N570 to replace RL33 . the N570 was reasonably priced for todays market .
I agree with this strategy and plan the same. Cooler heads need to prevail on this vendor “robber” mentality. There’s lots of...
Alderman, those 9 s can eat a lot of ammo if you shoot frequently.
During either the Clinton primer fiasco or something similar a long time back I bought a heavy 22 full size rifle (Ruger Varmit/synthetic stock) just for the purpose of trigger time. I also have substituted 22 pistol for same...
Good deal. Pls share your load data as you work with that 6 ARC Mini !!
So far I ve seen where the Hornady bolt gun load data seems pretty hot. Don’t know if that Mini reacts to pressure a little different than a full size bolt like the Savage or not? Thus my interest in your experiences and...
Scotty, scored one from Wayne York at OregonGunsmithing.
If your wanting one sooner than later might give him a call.
Mine scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Wayne had been waiting for some follower springs and must of just got his shipment. He sells a ton of them from what he told me.
I d guess both; which is making more (greedy)? I d guess retail but just a guess.
Overall it can be blamed on Covid ( workforce), current political environment AND scalpers…. JMO
Dr Mike, QL right in line with actuals. Part of my goal is to not push the envelope too much on pressure so my brass will hold out; it’s like finding hen s teeth!!
If I really need/want more velocity just need to get 6 CM out.
Thx again.
Dr Mike, thank you Sir! Much appreciated.
Scotty, yes got the Carbon Fiber Mini… it’s a nice handy little rifle.
Shot some CFE223 in it the other day and 30 grs got me 2710 with an ES of 12 fps with the 108 Eldm. Velocity with same charge and a 100 gr TGC did 2760 fps. I like that !
Shot 30...
Dr Mike, Fotis, Scotty….
Would someone be so kind to run a QL for me on my new Howa Mini 6 ARC??
Here’s important part:
22” barrel
Max PSI 62,000 K
CFE223
Bullets:
108 Eldm COL 2.280
105 AMax COL 2.270
100 TGC (if available) COL 2.300
Thx in advance. I m having fun with this 4 lb 10 oz pop...
Anyone got a 6 ARC in a bolt gun? Interested in loads ( powders, bullets) you ve worked with, velocities, barrel length and cartridge OAL s.
I m committed to finding / building a rifle as I ve already bought loaded ammo ( couldn’t find brass and wanted correct headstamp), have secured dies and...
My ole 243 VLS shooting a 105 AMax hung right with the 260 and 6.5x47s with 140 s out to 1100 yards in our club, off range LR shoots. I was getting 3000 fps and they were running 2775 ish for reference.
Don’t pattern your 410…. Doing so commonly makes a grown man cry!!
I hunt pheasant with my 28 s and the 1 oz WW load gives up next to nothing to a 20 gauge 2 3/4” shell. Factory load chrono d 1175 fps for me. I load 1 oz in the HV28 wad and they ran 1165-1170 fps.
Quick handling, fun gauge.