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Is the 6mmXC all that it's made out to be.
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<blockquote data-quote="Mikecr" data-source="post: 744487" data-attributes="member: 1521"><p>You can get the 6XC brass in Norma which is very good. You won't have to fiddle with necking/reforming in 6XC.</p><p>It is larger than the 6x47L and matching the 6-Creedmore capacity. Slightly bigger still is the 6CM, which invokes much cooler H1000 powder(to best all these in barrel life).</p><p></p><p>There is the difference in primer size, which comes into play for competition loads with a 6x47L(very hot) -vs- milder loads with heaviest of bullets using a 6XC.</p><p>I believe this results in better accuracy from a 6x47L(matching 6Dasher capacity & accuracy) through mid ranges, but leaving an edge to higher BC 115gr bullets at 1kyd from a 6XC (only in the wind).</p><p></p><p>I shot a 6XC for maybe 10yrs, and still shoot 6BR.</p><p>Beyond terminal ballistics, while not minding necking/reforming, I'd go 6Dasher or 6x47L. Both Lapua brass, and small primer pockets.</p><p></p><p>Not that there is anything wrong with the 6XC. It really is a good & easy cartridge.</p><p>It's just that you can't push very hot loads with it for long, and there are accuracy benefits to hot loads -with the right brass & cartridge design.</p><p>With Norma brass, 6XC capacity, and large primers, you can't run hot loads without chasing your tail. I don't know anything about Creedmore's brass.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mikecr, post: 744487, member: 1521"] You can get the 6XC brass in Norma which is very good. You won't have to fiddle with necking/reforming in 6XC. It is larger than the 6x47L and matching the 6-Creedmore capacity. Slightly bigger still is the 6CM, which invokes much cooler H1000 powder(to best all these in barrel life). There is the difference in primer size, which comes into play for competition loads with a 6x47L(very hot) -vs- milder loads with heaviest of bullets using a 6XC. I believe this results in better accuracy from a 6x47L(matching 6Dasher capacity & accuracy) through mid ranges, but leaving an edge to higher BC 115gr bullets at 1kyd from a 6XC (only in the wind). I shot a 6XC for maybe 10yrs, and still shoot 6BR. Beyond terminal ballistics, while not minding necking/reforming, I'd go 6Dasher or 6x47L. Both Lapua brass, and small primer pockets. Not that there is anything wrong with the 6XC. It really is a good & easy cartridge. It's just that you can't push very hot loads with it for long, and there are accuracy benefits to hot loads -with the right brass & cartridge design. With Norma brass, 6XC capacity, and large primers, you can't run hot loads without chasing your tail. I don't know anything about Creedmore's brass. [/QUOTE]
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