6mm Arc for deer

[Wilderness Blacktail]

I got 88gr CE MTH's going just under 2800 with a max load of 4064 and 2715 with a medium load of Lever.
Im confident ill hit 2800+ with the right combo.

 

[Turpentine21]

I am definitely guilty of this. I always find myself pushing the limits of whatever new round I've got unless it's not one I load for yet.
I'm hoping to land somewhere between 2800-2950' with my Howa using the 89gr Apex Afterburner, 95gr Sierra TGK, or 103gr Hornady ELDX.

We all are guilty of this. Some of us just might not admit it. I'm not ashamed to say that I'm in that club. I run as much velocity as I can safely run and keep the groups and stats tight.

Just looking at Hornady's data you should be able to safely reach your goals with the first two bullets. You may have to run at least a 24" barrel to get that speed with the 103. I have to say the bolt gun velocities from that little case are impressive.