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6mm creedmoor vs 6mm ARC in bolt action Find Reply Dino11 Member Posts: 350 Threads: 33 Joined: Jul 2020 #2 Specifically, those handloads use a 100gr InterLock with a .405 BCand the factory loads use a 90gr Hornady ELD-X (.409 BC) in .243 Winchester to a 103gr Hornady ELD-X (.512 BC) in 6mm Creedmoor, and a 143gr Hornady ELD-X (.625 BC) in 6.5 Creedmoor. That's borne out by current factory ammo specs showing the 6mm Rem. Having a chat with a buddy the other day who insisted that a 16" 6mm ARC would outperform a 16" 6mm Creedmoor using the same bullet (both in bolt guns). It features reinforced construction and stronger materials throughout, which should help it withstand the rigors of tournament play. A large volume of slow burning powder takes more barrel to burn. The next video, you will see the explanation of why a high-shoulder shot, with such a bullet is the recommended shot and with expanding match bullets. The 6mm Creedmoor can use the same lighter weight bullets as the .243 Winchester and fire them a bit faster (around 200fps with typical factory loads). More so people are about telling others what round is better for whatever reason with no real study conducted. It is more suited for the shorter action rifles like AR-15s and the Howa Mini Action rifles. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue to create free content thats useful to hunters like yourself. The most critical difference is that in bolt-action rifles (from which the 6 mm PPC is typically fired) according to the "Western Powders Handloading Guide," the 6 mm PPC is loaded to pressures. With Howa releasing the ARC as predicted it will have a decent following and should easily over take the Grendel in popularity. The 6mm Creedmoor has been out a while. Its also offers match grade accuracy. The 6mm ARC was designed to match specific DOD requirements while fitting in the AR15 platform. This is the loaded equally with most efficient powder. 100-grain load exiting at 3,100 fps, and the .243 Win. Take a look at any good ballistics program Hornady and Federal both have an easy-to-use program on their websitesand you'll see the advantage of the better B.C. My first concern about possibly switching is the 300ft/lbs lower energy of the 6mm ARC. Mossberg 500 vs 590: Which Shotgun Is Right for You? 224 Valkyrie and 6mm ARC have an identical overall length The case length of the 224 Valkyrie is slightly longer than the case of the 6mm ARC The case capacity of the 224 Valkyrie is one-half grain more than 6mm ARC The maximum loading pressure, according to SAAMI, is 3,000 psi higher for 224 Valkyrie than 6mm ARC The average muzzle energy of the 6mm ARC is about 2300 ft-lbs, while the average muzzle energy of the 6.5 Creedmoor is around 2700 ft-lbs. I've gone back and forth on the 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, 6mm Dasher, and the 6XC so many time my head is spinning! The Brass is better than 1/2 Price and easily available.
6 ARC vs. What You Already Own - Is it the Next Generation - SHWAT So, what does this mean? The 6mm Creedmoor can use the same lighter weight bullets as the .243 Winchester and fire them a bit faster (around 200fps with typical factory loads). Right out of the muzzle, the 6mm ARC is traveling at 2,750 ft/s, or 170 ft/s faster than the 6.5 Grendel.
6mm ARC vs 6mm Creedmoor Shorty? | Rokslide Forum Heres why: First and foremost, the new ARC is designed to be more durable than its predecessor. It had a 2.23-inch case length, a .243-inch pointed soft point bullet diameter, and muzzle energy of 2,788J. The only place where it was always claimed that the .243 Winchester won the 6mm Creedmoor, was with ammo availability. By the numbers, the 6mm ARC case head measures 0.440, just 0.005 smaller than a 7.6339 case. Always follow manufacturers instructions. Barnes VOR TX ammo is also an ideal choice if youre hunting in states like California that mandate lead free 6mm Creedmoor ammo for hunting.
What do you think of the 6mm ARC? | BladeForums.com If youre looking for a round that can do it all, then the ARC is the one you want. https://www.hornady.com/assets/site/hornady/files/load-data/6mm-ARC-gas-108-110gr-data.pdf, https://www.hornady.com/assets/site/hornady/files/load-data/6mm-arc-bolt.pdf, Peterson Brass Belted Mag Basic Unprimed Box of 50, .300 Weatherby Mag 170 G Hammer Custom Hollow Review help. As far as I know I the 6 CM has much more case capacity and higher operating pressures so I'd expect more velocity especially with longer barrels. The gunsmith would need a 6mm Creedmoor reamer to create a chamber in the barrel for it. In addition to their ammo intended for competition shooting, Nosler also recently began offering factory loaded 6mm Creemoor hunting ammunition.
6mm Creedmoor: Everything You Need To Know - Big Game Hunting Blog If youre looking for a round that can do it all, then the ARC is the one you want. Of the three cartridges though, the 6.5 Creedmoor is likely the most popular of the three cartridges, followed by the .243 Winchester. Using the 6mm AR as the closest matching cartridge to the 6mm ARC (.441 base diameter, 30 grains H2O case capacity) in QuickLOAD, when limited to 52,000 PSI, the highest 108 grain ELD-M muzzle velocity from a 24" barrel is from 29.6 grains Hodgdon CFE223, yielding 2680 fps (it makes 2820 fps from 31.2 grains at 62,000 PSI). THANK YOU. Recoil vs cartridge study over the past year and findings. Update July 2021: Ammo supplies finally look like theyre starting to recover. the idea of a 6ARC bolt platform is always lurking in the back of my mind.which intrigues me as I always preferred semis based on a MIL issue platform. So, the Creedmoor has about 17% more energy at the muzzle than the 6mm ARC. The 6mm Creedmoor 108-grain ELD Match is 2,960 fps.
6mm ARC too slow for PRS? - Calguns.net Overall a superb if not one of the best PRS and racegun competition cartridges. The 6.5 Creedmoor commonly uses 120gr, 140gr, and 143gr bullets. The 6.5 Creedmoor shoots 6.5mm/.264 class projectiles while the 6mm Creedmoor is necked down to shoot 6mm/.243. This law also restricts communications that promote an organization such as ours. While the Precision Hunter ammo uses the same type of bullet for all 3 cartridges, the 243 and 6mm Creedmoor use different weight bullets with that line of ammo. The biggest advantage of the Creedmoor is its versatility. I think on paper the 6cm factory loadings seem much better than 25-06 mainly because the cartridge is designed for long high BC bullets, and the 25-06 offerings seem to start fast and slow quick. The statistics shown above demonstrate the advanced speed capabilities of the 6mm ARC. There is also talk on a post over on Accurate Shooter forum by a person calling himself gnoble, that he built this or a very similar cartridge back in 2001 already by shortening a 243 Mashburn (I think he meant a 244 Mashburn).
6mm ARC or - Long Range Hunting Forum The size of the bullet, or caliber, is one factor that determines how much stopping power it has. Thank you for watching, I hope you guys have a blessed new year. The chart below compares how much a 10 mile per hour crosswind impacts those same loads for each cartridge out to 500 yards. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliated sites. If you dont see something you like below, dont fret too much. The 6mm Remington was built with a new factory load of 100 grain and was said to have an exit velocity of 3,190 fps. When it comes to hunting, the most important factor is terminal ballistics, or how well the bullet performs once it hits the target. Creating a 6mm Creedmoor rifle custom or from one of your current rifles is also fairly simple, you simply use the action of a rifle with a compatible bolt face and action length as can be seen on our bolt face database, and then have a gunsmith chamber and fit a .243 barrel to it. Ill also provide some information on how it stacks up next to the .243 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges so you can decide if it fits your needs as a hunter. The 6.5 Creedmoor has a similar advantage over the 6mm Creedmoor in kinetic energy.
6 ARC vs. 6 BR REM which to pick? - 24hourcampfire But what does that mean for terminal ballistics? Our Sitemap. The other 2 was Remington actions ALL with a full bull Bench-Mark barrels 1in 7.5 twist. This video or description may contain affiliate links.
Hornady 6mm ARC Cartridge - What You Need to Know Even though the two InterLock loads use the exact same bullet, the 6mm Creedmoor does still have an advantage in wind drift over the 243 since it fires that bullet at a faster initial velocity. This helps us keep this site going, and does not affect the price you would pay usually in any way whatsoever. The 6mm cartridge shoots a 6mm (or .243-inch) bullet while the 6.5 Creedmoor uses a larger 6.5mm (or .264-inch) projectile. Both cartridges have a much flatter trajectory than the 6.5mm Creedmoor.
Switch my 6.5 Creedmoor for 6mm ARC on Florida Hogs Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Felt recoil will vary from shooter to shooter and rifle to rifle, but free recoil energy is still a useful way to compare cartridges. You'll need a new barrel, bolt, and mags. In this video we compare the 6mm ARC to the 6mm Creedmoor using ELD-X ammunition. The rifle and cartridge performed beautifully and Snows column about the whole project appeared in the August 2010 issue of Outdoor Life. I shot 87 vmax mostly at 2900 fps or so iirc with 8208. Originally dubbed the 6mm HOLE (Hornady-Outdoor Life Express), Snow paired the new cartridge with a custom rifle built by George Gardner of GA Precision in 2009. Read More . The 6mm 109's offer several advantages," said Bryan Litz, Berger's Chief Ballistician. The 6mm ARC cartridge is a new SAAMI-spec cartridge based on the 6.5 Grendel case necked down for 6mm bullets, with the shoulder moved back 0.030.
6mm ARC vs .223 Rem: Cartridge Clash - RifleShooter Both use the same 6mm/.243 diameter bullets, but the 6mm Creedmoor was specifically designed to use longer, heavier, and more aerodynamic projectiles. The 6mm ARC delivers comparable performance from a wider assortment of bullets, making it a more versatile choice. Coming out of the muzzle, it maintains speeds around 2,750 to 2,800 fps. THANK YOU.. Recoil vs cartridge study over the. However, just to give you an idea of the superiority of the 6mm Creedmoor over the .243 Winchester at long range, consider this: the .243 Winchester has over 30 more bullet drop than the 6mm Creedmoor at 1,000 yards when both cartridges have a 200 yard zero. Out of the same barrel length, 18 inches, the 6mm ARC is claimed to be capable of shooting a 108gr ELD Match bullet with a very slightly lower .270 G7 BC at a slightly faster 2630fps. The 6.5mm Creedmoor isnt a heavy recoiling magnum by any stretch of the imagination, but the .243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor have the edge in this respect. 6.8 SPC The 6mm ARC has more match bullet options and is a better long-range performer. You can boost the performance of the 6mm ARC in a bolt action quite easily. If that sounds like you, then strongly consider using this ammunition for deer, feral hog, and pronghorn hunting. Your email address will not be published. In general, the bigger the bullet, the better it will perform on game animals.
224 Valkyrie vs 6mm ARC: Which Cartridge Wins? - The Mag Life The case volume of the 6mm Creedmoor is on average 51.7gr H2O, with a case length of 48.77mm, and for the 243 Winchester of 53.6gr H2O with a case length of 51.94mm. you would be blown away at the number of people that picked the 6XC and the 6 creed. This shows that HORI is confident in the longevity of the new ARC, and it should give players some peace of mind as well. The bullet diameter is .243, the same as any other .243 or 6mm centerfire cartridge like the 243 Win, 6mm Remington, 6XC, 6GT, 6mm BR and 6mm Dasher. Your email address will not be published. We have the Brass in stock along with Dies. The 6mm ARC also performs better in wind. Many factors determine the number of shots a barrel can take before the throat and rifling of the barrel become worn to a point where the accuracy wanes, usually evident through inconsistent groups or sudden slower muzzle velocities. In addition to Hornady, Barnes, Federal, Nosler, and Remington all currently produce 6mm Creedmoor factory ammo.