Better 6mm (not 243W) for hunting? Which one?

[adam32]

My last ladder with my 243ai. Ohler 35p. 300yards
Shep

That's scooting along nicely!!!!

 

[25WSM]

The 6.5 Creed with 147eldms is 48 to 48.5. rl26 2950 in 26 in barrel.
Shep

 

[25WSM]

29 inch barrel match gun is over 3000. Remember I'm throated for the 147s and use bore rider reamer.
Shep

 

[25WSM]

I've also shared on this site I haven't got the accuracy I need for 1000k br matches with rl26 in any of my rifles. The 243ai I'm using h1000. In the 6.5 Creed I use h4350 at 2850fps.

 

[Wedgy]

My last ladder with my 243ai. Ohler 35p. 300yards
Shep

Shep, I notice you are running 215's in the AI load, while I don't normally run them in smaller cases I found the 215's to really lower the ES in some loads using RL 26, (.243's & 6.5x284's)

 

[25WSM]

I try 210m first and then 215m. If eratic I try ccis also. I'm not picky I use what the gun wants.
Shep

 

[budlight]

I've never seen a powder wake up a cartridge so much as the midsize 6s with rl26.
Shep

Yes, I use both R-25 and R-26. Did you ever try superformance? Or do you even use rounds like the 87 gr V-max? I don't push things to the max. I just use a 26 inch 243 Rem sps Varminter. I go for an exceptable speed. 9.125 twist kinda limited to less than 105's

 

[25WSM]

The 108 Berger should shoot out of that. I think it's the most accurate 6mm bullet they make. Respectable bc. Super easy to tune. I've ran them to 1000 yards and won with them.
Shep

 

[Backcountry sports]

My 243 Winchester is long gone. I want another 6mm mid-range variant mainly for hunting and pest elimination. I'm thinking about a 6XC but, I'm uncommitted at this time.

I do not want a true wildcat or barrel burner. I'm not a fan of Short Magnums or 'boutique' cartridges from manufacturers (i.e. Ruger, Nosler, etc.). I don't expect to see velocities with heavier options above 3,000FPS in a 24"~26" barrel. Something that won't excessively heat or otherwise lead to short barrel life (throat erosion / cracking) is important to me. I prefer to stick with something with factory brass if not factory loaded ammunition. I can reload so, something with limited support like a 6x47L is a possibility.

For hunting options, deer mainly but, I intend to take a Pronghorn and possibly a Mountain Goat so, I need something with "legs". Pest elimination is mainly Coyotes and 'feral' domestic dogs but, I do see feral hogs occasionally. Reasonable recoil (i.e. not excessive) with weight on the lighter side (6#~7# no scope) is important as my dominant shoulder has had surgery already and is a bit 'soft'. So with a bit more oomph than a 243 Winchester but, not a barrel burner without excessive recoil, what would you recommend? 6XC, 6 Creedmoor, 6x47L, 6mm Remington or, ...?

TIA,
Sid

Try a 2506 great deer and pronghorn caliber

 

[amadjuster]

6mm Remington.

 

[SJBPEP]

My 243 Winchester is long gone. I want another 6mm mid-range variant mainly for hunting and pest elimination. I'm thinking about a 6XC but, I'm uncommitted at this time.

I do not want a true wildcat or barrel burner. I'm not a fan of Short Magnums or 'boutique' cartridges from manufacturers (i.e. Ruger, Nosler, etc.). I don't expect to see velocities with heavier options above 3,000FPS in a 24"~26" barrel. Something that won't excessively heat or otherwise lead to short barrel life (throat erosion / cracking) is important to me. I prefer to stick with something with factory brass if not factory loaded ammunition. I can reload so, something with limited support like a 6x47L is a possibility.

For hunting options, deer mainly but, I intend to take a Pronghorn and possibly a Mountain Goat so, I need something with "legs". Pest elimination is mainly Coyotes and 'feral' domestic dogs but, I do see feral hogs occasionally. Reasonable recoil (i.e. not excessive) with weight on the lighter side (6#~7# no scope) is important as my dominant shoulder has had surgery already and is a bit 'soft'. So with a bit more oomph than a 243 Winchester but, not a barrel burner without excessive recoil, what would you recommend? 6XC, 6 Creedmoor, 6x47L, 6mm Remington or, ...?

TIA,
Sid

 

[SJBPEP]

I am very with happy with 6XC. 700 Rem /pac nor 24 inch barrel, MagPul stock. Sub 1/2 Moa and use it to hunt deer with Berger 105 VLD's. . Load any own and have bought some great BERGER hunting ammo from COPPER CREEK.

 

[TH]

I can't believe no one mentions the 6-284 105-110 grain bullets 3400 FPS plus

 

[BrentM]

More umph then the 243....243AI. I ran several 243's for PRS but that destroyed the barrel too fast. I need a better designed 6mm case for that. But for hunting the 243 was quite good. Running 108's at 3100 in a 26' was easy. However for hunting I'd probably do a 6x284 for the brass availability in a long action. If I wanted a SA round I'd do the 6PRC. Several people are now running 6 prc and it's on my radar for a long range wolf rifle. But we are talking about running 105-110 grainers in the 3300 plus realm for ultra flat shooting.