tony
.223 Rem
It is somewhat overbore...
Reloading 6 Creedmoor for bolt gun
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meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
6mm Guacamole vs. AAC 300 BS. lol
tony
.223 Rem
squib, what say you?
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
A nice fresh piping hot box of 115g .243 Creedmoor.
You win, I concede
tony
.223 Rem
There are lots crazy cartridges. Some, like the loudenboomer I have to think were an attempt at humor...
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I bought 6 creedmoor because Ruger doesn't offer the RPR in 243 anymore,,,,I believe they did in Generation 1. I bought the 6 over the 6.5 because of the deal I found on the rifle I wanted through Brownells because it was Generation 2 model. Both of these calibers shoot high BC bullets that are used in long range matches, as I'm sure you probably already know. For some reason I wanted a gun and a specific caliber that would shoot long ranges well to hunt woodchucks,,,,something I enjoy doing. I would of probably purchased a 243 if they made one, being that I wanted low recoil and something that was accurate in the 0 to 500 yd range.
Someone pointed out in this thread that I'm paying more chasing the new shiny. How that possibly is, is beyond me. The particular rifle I wanted costs the same in either 6, 6.5 or 308. Its what the RPR goes for. The ammo is no more expensive than any other ammo that is out there.
I like the RPR because its similar to what AR's use for certain parts and similar to what they look like.
I have 4 guns I use for hunting and 3 of them are AR's in different calibers and the 4th gun is a shotgun. I hunt Turkey, Ducks and Geese, Deer, Coyote, Fox and Woodchuck.
I bought 6 creedmoor because Ruger doesn't offer the RPR in 243 anymore,,,,I believe they did in Generation 1. I bought the 6 over the 6.5 because of the deal I found on the rifle I wanted through Brownells because it was Generation 2 model. Both of these calibers shoot high BC bullets that are used in long range matches, as I'm sure you probably already know. For some reason I wanted a gun and a specific caliber that would shoot long ranges well to hunt woodchucks,,,,something I enjoy doing. I would of probably purchased a 243 if they made one, being that I wanted low recoil and something that was accurate in the 0 to 500 yd range.
Someone pointed out in this thread that I'm paying more chasing the new shiny. How that possibly is, is beyond me. The particular rifle I wanted costs the same in either 6, 6.5 or 308. Its what the RPR goes for. The ammo is no more expensive than any other ammo that is out there.
I like the RPR because its similar to what AR's use for certain parts and similar to what they look like.
I have 4 guns I use for hunting and 3 of them are AR's in different calibers and the 4th gun is a shotgun. I hunt Turkey, Ducks and Geese, Deer, Coyote, Fox and Woodchuck.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Pretty much the same reason I bought mine. Maybe ammo was a little more scarce at first but as the caliber is gaining acceptance with various shooting disciplines, the costs have come down....as expected. I rarely have issues finding bullets and brass. I would like to think that if I decided on chuck hunting I would be able to put one in his eye at 4-500 yards. Is it something you want to carry on a 4 day mountain hunting expedition? Most likely no but I have used it for hunting and slung with the folded stock made it easy to move around.
I also understand barrel life isn't going to be that of a .308, but the change out is something I can do myself and barrel availability is pretty good, and the factory barrel is no slouch either. While 6mm (.243) maybe the "new fad" I certainly don't see it going away anytime soon.
I have a Savage .243 and it shoots quite well but not quite as well as the RPR...and it has a plain factory stock so making changes to customize isn't as simple as the RPR platform. My wife shot it a couple weeks ago and I had the stock adjusted to her frame in under 30 seconds.
6.5 Creedmoor was just starting to get cheap!
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Cheap? like surplus cheap or like it is not a high end match winning load?
I like the 6.5 bore but for that much powder I like something more versatile that is going to perform better. The 7mm is that bore for an offspring of the 308 case. 7mm-08 will do everything the 243, 260, 6.5Creed, and 308 do and more.
In most situations folks will be happy with a 6
5 but in some cases it maxes out at 140-150gr (only lead bullets) so it cannot tackle the heavier animals or momentum needed at long range.
For smaller animals and paper targets is great like the 6mm.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Yup, looks good. Wonder how much freebore you actually have. I seat mine pretty long now that its burned out a bit. Seated .015 off the lands and still hangs out the case.
Burned out? How many rounds do you have through it. Ive done a little research and from what Ive read,,its basically time for a new barrel after 1500 rounds.
We need to get together. I could learn a thing or two from you with this gun and the ammo. I'm use to reloading AR ammo,,,basically what fits in the mag is what I will be shooting,,,which is roughly 2.25, 2.26. Just an FYI,,,weather isnt looking the best for this weekend but I'm not on call. If you are not busy let me know. I will send you my number through the back door secret messaging system. My plan for OAL on reloads was going to go by what Hornady made the 105gr at.