Serios question. Is all the bs worth it, and why? mtmuley
6mm CM or 6mm PRC
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brocksw
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Seldom. The journey is probably more fun than the destination. Life just wouldn’t be right if didn’t have too many irons in the fire. Great fun for the offseason.
If I was going to shoot a common mono like a Barnes (I don’t, but understand why people do), I’d want to start it as fast as possible to maximize the range it would impact at an effective velocity. Between the lower BC and the higher minimum impact velocity threshold, a 95 LRX has way less effective range vs something like a 103 ELD.
The velocity will also maximize the danger space, in other words you have more room to be wrong about the range and still make a good hit.
I tend to prefer things on the friendlier, less overbore side, especially because I like to shoot a lot. Also, the more crazy you get, the more logistics play a role in brass, dies, reamers, and overall manners.
brocksw
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That’s a better answer. But truthfully, I could kill the same animals with copper with factory offerings. It’s just a fun exercise in mental masterbation. Building rifles and loads is fun.
Sooooo... Just what I thought. mtmuley
brocksw
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Plus our legislature is off this winter. So I got nothing better to do. Ice fishing doesn’t interest me.
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6 UM seems like an overly expensive time sucking PITA to me. 6 PRC is enticing but even that doesn’t really move the needle for me over a 6 creed at ranges I should be shooting at animals (with slicker lead bullets). With monos I could see the want for more juice.
Elkmagnet
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It seems like what you are trying to create is essentially a 240 wetherby mag. It shoots an 80gr at 3500+.
brocksw
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Sort of. And with respect, No.
That’s where I ended up with the project. If I was going to shoot monos or more controlled expansion bullets I’d want the extra velocity.
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I acknowledge this “challenge” is completely of my own making. I choose to shoot monos for a variety of reasons. This would all be unnecessary if I shot lead.
In my experience, meat loss is greater from lead, and it is just a pet peeve of mine to waste meat. So copper helps me out there. They also work pretty well at keeping me honest. Setting my limit at 2,000-2,200 fps minimum impact vel makes it really easy for me to set a hard line on range. I don’t get tempted beyond those ranges like I might otherwise. These fancy wildcats, and the mental gymnastics I play to utilize them, let me stretch it out a bit, but not that much. I find myself drawing that hardline at about 600 yards give or take. That’s a good limit for me regardless of bullet construction. Usually, I can get closer anyway so even then it’s not really a huge deal. I also don’t like the idea of giving wildlife lead poisoning. That’s a very personal choice for me, and I don’t think negatively of hunters who still use lead. I just like knowing that nothing I kill is gonna end up killing something else. Perhaps it’s somewhat trivial in the grand scheme of things, but that’s kind of how I think of it.
In my experience, meat loss is greater from lead, and it is just a pet peeve of mine to waste meat. So copper helps me out there. They also work pretty well at keeping me honest. Setting my limit at 2,000-2,200 fps minimum impact vel makes it really easy for me to set a hard line on range. I don’t get tempted beyond those ranges like I might otherwise. These fancy wildcats, and the mental gymnastics I play to utilize them, let me stretch it out a bit, but not that much. I find myself drawing that hardline at about 600 yards give or take. That’s a good limit for me regardless of bullet construction. Usually, I can get closer anyway so even then it’s not really a huge deal. I also don’t like the idea of giving wildlife lead poisoning. That’s a very personal choice for me, and I don’t think negatively of hunters who still use lead. I just like knowing that nothing I kill is gonna end up killing something else. Perhaps it’s somewhat trivial in the grand scheme of things, but that’s kind of how I think of it.
brocksw
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Just bought a donor for a 6-6.5 PRC. Super pumped!
What did you go with?
BackofBeyond
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Please keep this one going as your build thread! I’m really interested in how it all works out.
brocksw
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Found a brand new tikka super lite in 300 wm on rokslide. Even has the OD green stock, so I might not even have to rattle can it. We’ll see how nice it looks though, might rattle can it anyway if it looks too pretty.
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BackofBeyond
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Tikka T3X 6.5 PRC 4rd Magazine S540210292
Tikka T3X 6.5 PRC 4rd Magazine S540210292 For Sale
Decent price too.
Tikka T3X 6.5 PRC 4rd Magazine S540210292
Tikka T3X 6.5 PRC 4rd Magazine S540210292 For Salewww.eurooptic.com
Decent price too.
The normal mag that comes with that 300 win mag runs the prc brass just as smooth as anything
brocksw
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I also have 2 barrels on order and 2 more tikka actions ready for conversion to 22 creedmoors. Those are for my mom and sister though, but I have feeling by the time load dev is done, I'll be looking for parts for another one for my boy.
