Help me decide short barrel 6mm

[Hunter609]

Looking for a 18" 6mm for hunting and steel. Trying to decide between a 6 creedmoor and a 243ai. Most likely going to shoot 115 dtac. If they are both throated properly would there be a big difference in speed to justify fireforming?

 

[Tidus56]

I have both cartridges but had I to do it over I would only have the 6mm Creedmoor. The extra involvement of the 243 AI isn't worth it for me and the speed gain wasn't either. 6mm creed also has good factory ammo if you shoot factory.

 

[Hunter609]

Are yours short barrels? What kind of speeds are you getting?

 

[Critter Picker]

With an 18 inch barrel, I don't think the increase in case capacity would help you much. JMHO!
Stick to the Creedmoor.

 

[Tidus56]

I have both cartridges but had I to do it over I would only have the 6mm Creedmoor. The extra involvement of the 243 AI isn't worth it for me and the speed gain wasn't either. 6mm creed also has good factory ammo if you shoot factory.

No mine are both 26 inches but Critter picker is thinking the same as me. If I went short I would for sure do a Creed.

 

[Mikecr]

Terrible choices..

 

[Hunter609]

Terrible choices..

Terrible choices..

Why is that?

 

[Tidus56]

He couldn't know if it's a bad choice because you never gave the application it will be used in. It's always about the application of the said rifle and that will determine if the cartridge is a good choice. Then of course the bullet choice will be next etc, so he would have no idea until you give the intended use.

 

[buckbrush]

Terrible choices..

Great contribution.

Between those two, do the Creed. Even in a long barrel, do the Creed!

 

[bsnyder]

6 creed, 6x47 lapua, 6um, or 6xc. 6um prolly not the best steel gun but all depends on how many rounds you shoot through it a year.

 

[Hunter609]

Looking for best speed out of a 18" barrel. It will be throated for 115dtac. I will be reloading for it, max length will need to be under 2.950 and will need to be based of a .473 bolt face. It will be primarily for hunting black tail on the Oregon coast.

 

[Hunter609]

Maybe 4-500 rounds a year on this rifle

 

[7.62 Gunner]

6 creed fo sho

 

[bsnyder]

6 creed, 6xc