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<blockquote data-quote="nkyshooter" data-source="post: 2030560" data-attributes="member: 83787"><p>[ATTACH=full]227769[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>To OP - [USER=111976]@JWgroups[/USER] </p><p></p><p>I wouldn't hesitate to use a 6BR for deer ... I'm able to run 105 Berger Hunting VLDs out of my ER Shaw 1:8 Twist in the .2s and get 2850fps using Varget and Remington small Benchrest primers - don't remember the charge of the top of my head but it is in the upper end of the window. It's savage 10 (pre-accutrigger days), Sharp Shooter Supply trigger, in a Bell & Carlson composit with aluminum bedding block. ... So - Mine is heavy - light enough for groundhogs over the truck, etc but I would only use mine to hunt deer if on an easy access powerline, field, etc with good support.</p><p></p><p>Feeding is a consideration - without mods, they don't like mags - just plain too nose heavy for the overall length.</p><p></p><p>Other consideration is barrel weight. Most 6BRs are going to be a heavy barrel similar to mine. If you have one already and are satisfied with the weight/setup - I say 'absolutely' use it for deer ... you're good to 450 and with a head shot, further ... However, if you are planning a build, there are others that will give great accuracy, same or more speed, be available at Walmart, etc, etc, etc ... and those will feed better - namely the 243 and the 6 creed ...</p><p></p><p>That being said, my 6BR is not for sale <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ... and when I take family/friends to the 1000 yard range, guess which rifle is their favorite to ring steel at 1000 ... yup - the 6BR for its super light recoil (even with no brake) and it's amazing accuracy. </p><p></p><p>Deer don't care what shape the brass is we use to send it ... accuracy, impact velocity/energy, and bullet construction/reliabiilty/terminal ballistics are what matters on target ... But if you might need a second shot, a plan for feeding the next round in needs to be taken into account if using the BR.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Dang ... I need to get that thing back out and shoot some more golf balls at 300m this weekend!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nkyshooter, post: 2030560, member: 83787"] [ATTACH type="full" width="648px"]227769[/ATTACH] To OP - [USER=111976]@JWgroups[/USER] I wouldn't hesitate to use a 6BR for deer ... I'm able to run 105 Berger Hunting VLDs out of my ER Shaw 1:8 Twist in the .2s and get 2850fps using Varget and Remington small Benchrest primers - don't remember the charge of the top of my head but it is in the upper end of the window. It's savage 10 (pre-accutrigger days), Sharp Shooter Supply trigger, in a Bell & Carlson composit with aluminum bedding block. ... So - Mine is heavy - light enough for groundhogs over the truck, etc but I would only use mine to hunt deer if on an easy access powerline, field, etc with good support. Feeding is a consideration - without mods, they don't like mags - just plain too nose heavy for the overall length. Other consideration is barrel weight. Most 6BRs are going to be a heavy barrel similar to mine. If you have one already and are satisfied with the weight/setup - I say 'absolutely' use it for deer ... you're good to 450 and with a head shot, further ... However, if you are planning a build, there are others that will give great accuracy, same or more speed, be available at Walmart, etc, etc, etc ... and those will feed better - namely the 243 and the 6 creed ... That being said, my 6BR is not for sale :) ... and when I take family/friends to the 1000 yard range, guess which rifle is their favorite to ring steel at 1000 ... yup - the 6BR for its super light recoil (even with no brake) and it's amazing accuracy. Deer don't care what shape the brass is we use to send it ... accuracy, impact velocity/energy, and bullet construction/reliabiilty/terminal ballistics are what matters on target ... But if you might need a second shot, a plan for feeding the next round in needs to be taken into account if using the BR. Dang ... I need to get that thing back out and shoot some more golf balls at 300m this weekend! [/QUOTE]
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