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First custom rifle build (flood me with your suggestions or advice)
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<blockquote data-quote="tt35" data-source="post: 2198300" data-attributes="member: 25362"><p>I am on my third 6mm barrel on one action. The first two barrels (both were shot out) were .243AI and the last one is a 6X47. It's a Lilja three-groove. All shot very well, but the 6X47 might have the accuracy edge. The 6X47 also generates a little more velocity than the .243AI's with several grains less powder. I run RL17 with CCI 450's behind Berger 105 VLD's. </p><p></p><p>One tip is get a standard full length die to neck down your brass. I ruined a number of cases trying to neck down my brass using my bushing die. The case needs to be supported. A full length non-bushing die is a good investment to save your $1.00 per stick Lapua cases. </p><p></p><p>I think you'll enjoy the 6X47. As others have said, 6mm's are on the light side for mule deer at distance, but I have tremendous confidence in my 6X47. You can't go wrong with a NF scope in good mounts. They are as dependable as you can get. Everything else (contour, stock make and model, etc.) is personal preference and what you're willing to carry. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tt35, post: 2198300, member: 25362"] I am on my third 6mm barrel on one action. The first two barrels (both were shot out) were .243AI and the last one is a 6X47. It's a Lilja three-groove. All shot very well, but the 6X47 might have the accuracy edge. The 6X47 also generates a little more velocity than the .243AI's with several grains less powder. I run RL17 with CCI 450's behind Berger 105 VLD's. One tip is get a standard full length die to neck down your brass. I ruined a number of cases trying to neck down my brass using my bushing die. The case needs to be supported. A full length non-bushing die is a good investment to save your $1.00 per stick Lapua cases. I think you'll enjoy the 6X47. As others have said, 6mm's are on the light side for mule deer at distance, but I have tremendous confidence in my 6X47. You can't go wrong with a NF scope in good mounts. They are as dependable as you can get. Everything else (contour, stock make and model, etc.) is personal preference and what you're willing to carry. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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