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Savage transformation All around long range/ varmint rig
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<blockquote data-quote="Hunter2678" data-source="post: 916574" data-attributes="member: 47460"><p>I'm in the process of building another 6mm gun myself for LR varminting. I had it narrowed down to 3 cartridges. 6XC, 6SLR and 6x47. After much internal debate I went with the 6x47. I like the small primer (have 7k of them), case design, smaller powder usage when compared to the 243 sized cases, while still having enough horsepower to push the high BC berger 105s well over 3000fps and shoot 1000yds if I want. Its feeds wonderfully out of a repeater too. . No fireforming needed, no special dies, brass is strong and readily available from many vendors. Yeah it operates with a little more pressure than the .243 but Im willing to accept that since the brass is strong and top shelf. However, If I was to build a 243 based case it would be the 6SLR as its everything the 243 should be IMO in terms of case design without doing anything other than running it through a sizer die to form.</p><p> </p><p>I should also say that if you are looking for a round that will offer you just about everything under thes sun (except higher velocites) in terms of long barrel life (2500+ rounds), excellent LR ballistics, legendary accuracy, ease of loading, low cost of reloading, strong brass then you might want to look long and hard at the 6BR. I have one and will always have one for the above reasons. Its a joy to shoot when your other rifles arent an economical choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hunter2678, post: 916574, member: 47460"] I'm in the process of building another 6mm gun myself for LR varminting. I had it narrowed down to 3 cartridges. 6XC, 6SLR and 6x47. After much internal debate I went with the 6x47. I like the small primer (have 7k of them), case design, smaller powder usage when compared to the 243 sized cases, while still having enough horsepower to push the high BC berger 105s well over 3000fps and shoot 1000yds if I want. Its feeds wonderfully out of a repeater too. . No fireforming needed, no special dies, brass is strong and readily available from many vendors. Yeah it operates with a little more pressure than the .243 but Im willing to accept that since the brass is strong and top shelf. However, If I was to build a 243 based case it would be the 6SLR as its everything the 243 should be IMO in terms of case design without doing anything other than running it through a sizer die to form. I should also say that if you are looking for a round that will offer you just about everything under thes sun (except higher velocites) in terms of long barrel life (2500+ rounds), excellent LR ballistics, legendary accuracy, ease of loading, low cost of reloading, strong brass then you might want to look long and hard at the 6BR. I have one and will always have one for the above reasons. Its a joy to shoot when your other rifles arent an economical choice. [/QUOTE]
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