Bullet selection for a 6mm AI

[stoner]

Came across a deal on a 6mm AI barrel with a 1:13.5 twist. Have a donor action so why not.

Questions is what bullet would you guys shoot with that twist. Be mainly for varmint and maybe pigs

Thanks in advance

 

[Outlaw6.0]

When I had my 6mmAI built I was ignorant to the world of twist rates etc and had a 1-12" put on.

I run an 85grn Partition just short of 3500fps. Routinely shoots <1/2moa @ 100 and has accounted for everything from prairie dogs to mule deer. It's not the newest or fanciest bullet out there but it does what I want.


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[Quackshot]

75 Sierra hp has done some amazing things for me

 

[stoner]

Should have added this. I am thinking 75 grain vmax or 87 grain. Will it stabilize both?

 

[Capt RB]

Here is a good article with a 14tw 6mmai 75vmax at 3860fps
http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek042.html

 

[Outlaw6.0]

Should have added this. I am thinking 75 grain vmax or 87 grain. Will it stabilize both?

It would stabilize the 75grainer, but may not stabilize the 87; but I'd try it anyway I don't know how big the pigs you intend to hunt are but I would be a little skeptical about performance of a high velocity V-Max on a big Piggy. You might not get enough penetration to get into the vitals.


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[just country]

morning, I shoot the Lapua 77gr. scenear HP. very good performace and accuracy.

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