243/6mm rifle build...thoughts?

[Longtooth32]

For thoughts...

Picture of my targets...

Had to stop twice because of rain, the last target, shot in the rain...wind shacking my truck...

What target would you pick for your hunt?...

Bipod and a rear bag...

Lower right target is 3327fps...heavy rain and over 30 mph wind...

 

[JAYgs8163]

The one with duct tape on it.

 

[Longtooth32]

The one with duct tape on it.

Got to love Costco boxes...

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

Just pulled up my weak 115 Berger data...

Did not do any max loads...ran 3100fps with out any issues...

I just ran my 6 CM with 115 vld target using norma MRP And got 3100 with .4 accuracy. Just started at 44gr up .3 at a time and 44.9gr .4 at 3100. This is safe in my gun work up your loads. I am not responsible for your loadings or use of this info..

 

[Rocketeer77]

6mm CM with 103gr ELD-X @ 3,000 fps
24" barrel with 1-7.5" twist on Sako 75 action at 100 metres (108 yards)

 

[Wyo37]

Not too shabby for a shouldered prefit and factory ammo. I was leaning towards the 105gr bthp, but I think the 108eldm will get the nod for elk, antelope, and deer. They average right at 3020fps.

Tikka t3x w/ proof research barrel.

 

[JAYgs8163]

Not to keen on a 108 grain anything for elk! Not to mention a ELDM! Maybe, and a biiiiig maybe, is a strong solid copper. Like shooting a Bee with 1 grain of salt.

 

[Wyo37]

Not to keen on a 108 grain anything for elk! Not to mention a ELDM! Maybe, and a biiiiig maybe, is a strong solid copper. Like shooting a Bee with 1 grain of salt.

That's cool. Solid copper and narrow wound channels aren't for me.

 

[JAYgs8163]

That's cool. Solid copper and narrow wound channels aren't for me.

Yup but they ain't too bad (solid coppers) after they blow through the shoulder (which a ELDM will not) and pound out the other side. Now if you have a nice broad side shot at both lungs, either will work. Just saying…. Shoot a bigger caliber at elk unless it's all ya have!

 

[Rocketeer77]

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Not too shabby for a shouldered prefit and factory ammo. I was leaning towards the 105gr bthp, but I think the 108eldm will get the nod for elk, antelope, and deer. They average right at 3020fps.

Tikka t3x w/ proof research barrel.

Fallow buck at 300 metres on Saturday with the Sako, one shot. It's my son's rifle they're hand loads but literally zero development. Once we saw the accuracy we figured it couldn't possibly get any better LOL.

 

[Rocketeer77]

Yup but they ain't too bad (solid coppers) after they blow through the shoulder (which a ELDM will not) and pound out the other side. Now if you have a nice broad side shot at both lungs, either will work. Just saying…. Shoot a bigger caliber at elk unless it's all ya have!

I do wonder why Elk always get mentioned when they're not actually what's under discussion?? Deer sized game excluding Elk with sound shot placement are easily taken with 6mm rifles. We shoot Deer all year round no hunting restrictions not a few times per year, just saying. A poor workman blames his tools...

 

[Wyo37]

Yup but they ain't too bad (solid coppers) after they blow through the shoulder (which a ELDM will not) and pound out the other side. Now if you have a nice broad side shot at both lungs, either will work. Just saying…. Shoot a bigger caliber at elk unless it's all ya have!

I'm not concerned at taking any ethical shot at any angle. I chose 6mm creed for a specific reason, shootability. Being able to control recoil in field shooting positions enough to observe bullet flight is more important to me than 38 grains of bullet weight (0.08 ounces). It's a non-issue.

 

[JAYgs8163]

I do wonder why Elk always get mentioned when they're not actually what's under discussion?? Deer sized game excluding Elk with sound shot placement are easily taken with 6mm rifles. We shoot Deer all year round no hunting restrictions not a few times per year, just saying. A poor workman blames his tools...

Couldn't agree more. I was commenting on post 146.