6mm ARC

[orchemo]

Been playing around with a 6 ARC for the past couple months. Started with a Ruger American with a 16 inch barrel and now have moved to a Howa Mini action with a 22 inch barrel.

Mostly shot ELD-X's with a few 90 gr AB here and there.

The short barrel Ruger was getting 2650 fps with the 103's

The Howa is right at 2800 fps.

Thinking about this as a black tail deer, cougar, etc cartridge.

Hunting loads: Bullet wise the ELD-X shoots well but thinking about a 100 gr Partition, a BT or Sierra Tipped Game King. Velocity would be right around 2800 fps.

Thoughts?

 

[SJB358]

I think it’ll work just as well as a 243. Don’t overlook the Hornady 105 BTHP as a killer in your bolt guns. The 108 ELD works great as well. Awesome little cartridge.

 

[xphunter]

Been playing around with a 6 ARC for the past couple months.

The Howa is right at 2800 fps.

Thinking about this as a black tail deer, cougar, etc cartridge.

Hunting loads: Bullet wise the ELD-X shoots well but thinking about a 100 gr Partition, a BT or Sierra Tipped Game King. Velocity would be right around 2800 fps.

Thoughts?

Those will work great.
As will the:
105 A-Max
108 ELD-M
Find what shoots good in your gun, and be content and go kill stuff.

 

[hunter24605]

The 108 ELD-M turns coyote insides into slush puppies. Mine is getting launched by LeverEvolution. I’ll have to look up my speed in my notes, but I remember its pretty darn zippy.

 

[orchemo]

LeverEvolution Works well for me too. Varget was consistent, just slower

Nosler needs a 105 BT !!