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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 774281" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>I've been shooting the 6mm's for well over a decade, my first rifle was in .243 which took several of my first heads of game. The bullet was the run of the mill cup & core 100 grain soft points. They work just fine.</p><p> </p><p>on the other hand, I will also tell you that I don't use those bullets for game anymore. There was a comment somewhere above stating "wasting money on premium bullets". I will tell you flat out that is some of the purest BS ive ever heard. The bullet is the cheapest part of any hunt, from prairie rats to Moose. Does a high volume shooter need to shoot Barnes or GS? Of course not, but that is a specific scenario. Same as the elk hunter using cup & core. Not a good choice IMHO.</p><p> </p><p>Testing, evaluating & identifying a one size fits all projectile is going to be a challenge. Which is why I shoot 3 different 6mm's from .243 to 6-284, all with different bullets suited for a specific task. </p><p> </p><p>Can it be done? Sure, as most of the posters here prove, <strong>but </strong>there is ALWAYS a trade off, you have to give this to get that.</p><p> </p><p>I've had great luck with the 87grn V-Max in my 243 for the light stuff up to Antelope. I use the 107 SMK in my 6-284 for the longer range stuff. I was shooting the 85grn Partition in my 6mmAI quite frankly because it shoots in the .3's. After shooting a couple critters with the light Partition at high velocity... I am switching bullets.. think landmine. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I intend to use the 80grn Barnes TTSX with the AI at about 3600fps. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> We'll see how that works out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you really want to use the same bullet for everything, I think the 85-95grn area is going to be where you want (the 105 A-Max should be on your test list). I recommend sticking to the heavier end of the spectrum if I were intending to shoot Deer & not worry too much about the varmints. You can predict drop, but drift is a whole 'nother story.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>t</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 774281, member: 23486"] I've been shooting the 6mm's for well over a decade, my first rifle was in .243 which took several of my first heads of game. The bullet was the run of the mill cup & core 100 grain soft points. They work just fine. on the other hand, I will also tell you that I don't use those bullets for game anymore. There was a comment somewhere above stating "wasting money on premium bullets". I will tell you flat out that is some of the purest BS ive ever heard. The bullet is the cheapest part of any hunt, from prairie rats to Moose. Does a high volume shooter need to shoot Barnes or GS? Of course not, but that is a specific scenario. Same as the elk hunter using cup & core. Not a good choice IMHO. Testing, evaluating & identifying a one size fits all projectile is going to be a challenge. Which is why I shoot 3 different 6mm's from .243 to 6-284, all with different bullets suited for a specific task. Can it be done? Sure, as most of the posters here prove, [B]but [/B]there is ALWAYS a trade off, you have to give this to get that. I've had great luck with the 87grn V-Max in my 243 for the light stuff up to Antelope. I use the 107 SMK in my 6-284 for the longer range stuff. I was shooting the 85grn Partition in my 6mmAI quite frankly because it shoots in the .3's. After shooting a couple critters with the light Partition at high velocity... I am switching bullets.. think landmine. :D I intend to use the 80grn Barnes TTSX with the AI at about 3600fps. :rolleyes: We'll see how that works out. If you really want to use the same bullet for everything, I think the 85-95grn area is going to be where you want (the 105 A-Max should be on your test list). I recommend sticking to the heavier end of the spectrum if I were intending to shoot Deer & not worry too much about the varmints. You can predict drop, but drift is a whole 'nother story. t [/QUOTE]
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