Just completed my first build

[6mm06guy]

This is my first complete rifle build. Let me know what you guys think. Its a 6mm-06,stevens 200, timminy trigger, NSS barrel nut and recoil lug, steel safety, pac-nor super match 28" 416 stainless barrel , with millett trs1 and millitt rings, boyds pro varmint stock inletted and bedded. Thanks for looking , load data, more pics, and specs coming soon.

 

[EricL]

NICE!! What twist is it? I am quite interested in the big 6mm's let us know what kind of velocity you get out of it!

 

[mountainman56]

Very nice! Will be looking forward to pictures of little bughole groups gun)

 

[6mm06guy]

Its a 1-8 3groove barrel. I have only put about 15 rounds down range so far, and its raining its but off here in missouri... but ill get you guys some load data and pics soon.

 

[6mm06guy]

Heres one 3 shot group, havent had time to run a chrony yet.the hole on the top is a fouling shot

 

[DocB]

Very Nice Rig!!! Definitely something to take pride in for a long time to come. Congratulations!

DocB

 

[MOJO67]

Wow! Turned out nice! You'll love the 6-06. It's a long range killing machine. Mine has been a joy to own. The beauty of the 6-06 is that's it's so easy to load for. Simply pass a piece of 25-06 brass through a 6-06 FL sizing die and it's ready to go. Additionally, it feed's like butter through a long action.

Looks like you've already found a decent load. With a 28 in barrel you should easily get 3300-3400 fps with 105's. I'm getting a skosh over 3300 with 105 Hybrids and a 26in barrel. Not even stepping on the gas too hard.

Keep us posted on your load progress. Imo, I'd stick with the 105's. It's where the 6-06 really shines.

 

[newmexkid]

I keep telling myself I don't need another rifle but, you guys keep posting this junk on the 6-06! I have an old 700, .270 that I keep pushing around in the safe. Plus about 500 pcs. of 25.06 brass. Please save me from myself!!!

 

[6mm06guy]

Ok guys i did some testing finally. These tests were done with my rifle and an rcbs chrony. I also take no responability for how anyone uses this data. Hornaday brass and 105gr amax cci primers and reloader 22 with a coal of 3.195. These are 3 shot averages and all my loads only had a max of 2-4 fps spread.

45 gr.- 2880
46 gr.- 2972
47 gr.- 2994
48 gr.- 3044
49 gr.- 3177
50 gr.- 3216



There will be alot more testing to come. But im low on re22 and i have some re33 on the way.

I also want to give a big shout out to mojo, his help and knowlege on the cartridge really helped in the process of finishing my gun.

 

[Hotolds442]

I'm getting 3346 out of my 6x55 cut on a 6BR reamer with the 105 Hornady and H4350, you should have no issues approaching 3500 with the right powder. You will definitely want to move to slower burning powders.

 

[MOJO67]

Ok guys i did some testing finally. These tests were done with my rifle and an rcbs chrony. I also take no responability for how anyone uses this data. Hornaday brass and 105gr amax cci primers and reloader 22 with a coal of 3.195. These are 3 shot averages and all my loads only had a max of 2-4 fps spread.

45 gr.- 2880
46 gr.- 2972
47 gr.- 2994
48 gr.- 3044
49 gr.- 3177
50 gr.- 3216



There will be alot more testing to come. But im low on re22 and i have some re33 on the way.

I also want to give a big shout out to mojo, his help and knowlege on the cartridge really helped in the process of finishing my gun.

You'll need a drop tube for the RL-33. If not, you'll max the case out pre-maturely. Don't overlook RL-25. I think it may be one of, if not the best, powders for the 6-06.

 

[6mm06guy]

Im going to try 25, matter of fact im going on a powder run in the next couple days so snag some 22, 25, and 26 (if i can find it), might even snag some retumbo

 

[6mm06guy]

Ok guys picked up a few lbs of powder tonight on the way home, re22 and re 25. Let the testing continue.