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<blockquote data-quote="Hugnot" data-source="post: 2522879" data-attributes="member: 115658"><p>I have a 10 twist 6mm AI, should have got an 8 twist, but have killed various rodents using the 87 VMax at just under 3,500. During the current component emergency I have used all sorts of powders like Tubal 8000, 4000MR, SW4350, RSMagnum, VN165, IMR4831, RL16, & RL23. I am currently using 50.0 - 51.0 VN165 with PPU or Rem 6mm brass & CCI 34 primers. I plan to try R-S Hunter. No plans for other bullets than 87 Vmax's.</p><p></p><p>Despite its modest BC of .4 the 87 VMax gives real good performance beyond 400 yards with hits up to 800. COW fireform. Have made brass with PPU 7X57 - extra dies & neck turning. The 6mmAI is not a good high volume rodent rifle (burn out). I use an 11 twist, .20P for high volume shooting with with 40 gr. VMax bullets & powders left over from .223 use. The tiny little .204 40 VMax's @ 3650 are good for an easy 400 yards.</p><p></p><p>6mm AI rifle is a long action R77 MKII. I am using my 6mm CM, 8 twist more because I have more small rifle primers - close enough to 6mm AI velocities.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hugnot, post: 2522879, member: 115658"] I have a 10 twist 6mm AI, should have got an 8 twist, but have killed various rodents using the 87 VMax at just under 3,500. During the current component emergency I have used all sorts of powders like Tubal 8000, 4000MR, SW4350, RSMagnum, VN165, IMR4831, RL16, & RL23. I am currently using 50.0 - 51.0 VN165 with PPU or Rem 6mm brass & CCI 34 primers. I plan to try R-S Hunter. No plans for other bullets than 87 Vmax's. Despite its modest BC of .4 the 87 VMax gives real good performance beyond 400 yards with hits up to 800. COW fireform. Have made brass with PPU 7X57 - extra dies & neck turning. The 6mmAI is not a good high volume rodent rifle (burn out). I use an 11 twist, .20P for high volume shooting with with 40 gr. VMax bullets & powders left over from .223 use. The tiny little .204 40 VMax's @ 3650 are good for an easy 400 yards. 6mm AI rifle is a long action R77 MKII. I am using my 6mm CM, 8 twist more because I have more small rifle primers - close enough to 6mm AI velocities. [/QUOTE]
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