The best of the 6mm's for Long Range

[panhandlepr]

What would be you're chose for the best of the long range 6mm's? Would like to include both standard and wildcat versions and also you're reasons for your choice.

[Varmint Hunter]

I'm only guessing but I'd bet on the 6mmBR as one of THE MOST ACCURATE 6mm cartridges for longrange shooting.

What do you intend to shoot at?

[panhandlepr]

Rifle would be used probably just for coyotes. I am in the process right now of putting together a 6mm BR Norma. I also just remembered I have a 240 Weatherby that I used for Wyoming speed goat that I had forgotten about. It probably would work really good for coyotes with a good varmint bullet. Either I have too many rifles or my memory is starting to show my age!!!

[bailey1474]

That all depends on what you want. The 6 BR is great but you'd better know the range spot on once you get out there a ways. For a coyote rifle that won't be shot alot I'd lean towards something a little flatter shooting. Not that the BR won't work, there are just times that you may not have enough time to range dial and shoot. A flatter shooting cartridge will give you more room for error on range estimation.

[speedbump]

panhandlepr, in standard calibers, I'd opt for a 6mm Remington. I have pals that shoot them at paper out to 1K with very good results. Nice cartridge. There's nothing wrong with a good .243 Remmy either.

For a wildcat, if you don't balk at a barrel burner, a 6-284. Great brass, lots of extras, fierce performance.

There are many good bullets for both. I'd consider a custom chamber to get the most out of heavier bullets, quality bedding, & a nice crown.

[auquhollie]

I am from the UK and shoot mostle fox but i do shoot them out to 400 yards. I have a 243 AI for this and loaded up with 87 grain V max it will shoot out to 300 yards with no hold over needed. Out to 400 i only hold over 5" wich is still on the body of the fox. What you want to shoot is a lott bigger than our Fox so i would guess a 243 AI would be a good choice.

[Stormrider]

I agree about the 243 AI, but I built a 6mm AI for my long range 6mm. It shoots very well and is very fast, too. I built it on a long action Rem 700 and would recomend that. If you want a short action I'd go with the 243 AI. Either one I'd get a fast twist bbl so I'd be able to shoot the heavy bullets. They carry more energy and buck the wind better at long range.