Opinion on 6mm bullets?

[brian b]

In my 6mmAI I started out with 500 Remington cases from the same lot (I used a fire forming barrel to not mess up a new barrel). My favorite bullet is the 107gr SMK with RL22. I also had pretty good luck with Berger 105gr VLD's
I had a batch of the old Hornady 105gr A-Max that would blow up coming out of the barrel, have not dared to try their new ELD's

 

[RMorris]

It's been a while since I loaded for my 6mm AI. It is great fun with a 55 gr. Ballistic tip at closer ranges. Don't miss out on that side of it!

 

[David Emerson]

Try the 88 gr hammers. They make a hole and deadly

 

[Bucky27]

I run 105 RDF's in my 6mm A.I. With RL17 at 3280 FPS. Savage long action, Brux Rem Varmint 1:8 26"

 

[P7M13]

I run 105 RDF's in my 6mm A.I. With RL17 at 3280 FPS. Savage long action, Brux Rem Varmint 1:8 26"

Good to know. I have 3 lbs of RL17. Don't think I would have tried such a relatively fast powder.

 

[jvr]

A good alternative is Hornady 105 bthp. Cheaper than Berger's very accurate. The g1 is .5 bc not what is posted. Sub moa to a thousand. More forgiving in slower twist rate. Better availability usually.

 

[Marky]

Berger doesn't curreny make a 6mm 105 OTM.
105..... Hyb? BT target? VLD?

Out of your selections, I vote 105 Berger.
I shoot the 105 Hyb in my 1:7.5" 6CM. Awesome bullet. Works on steel and pronghorn/deer/coyote/javelina extremely well.

I also use the Berger 105gr VLDH here in New Zealand in my 243 1:8 26" barrel. Good out to 600/700 metres for goats,wallaby,pigs and deer. I have been leaving my other larger/higher capacity rifles at home due to what this combo does for me In most of my day to day hunting and varminting as we call it here.

 

[lgwatson]

Need opinions on bullets, please.
I'm having a barrel threaded and chambered for 6mm AI - Xcaliber 1:8, heavy varmint, ~26" finished length. Going into a Savage LH long action. The bolt head will be faced, firing pin and spring tuned, and the action timed.
Redding dies are on the way. Already have a Redding bushing FL sizer and Wilson seater.
I will be using this for both a bench gun and varmints.
I have 200 pcs of 6mm Rem brass to start with. (100) pieces of Hornady, (100) pieces of PPU. In my experience in other calibers (7m-08, 6.5x55 Swede AI, 6.5 Grendel, 308 Win, to name a few), PPU brass beats the crap out of Hornady in performance and longevity.

I'm soliciting opinions on the bullets I've picked up (that is, the ones I can find)

• Berger OTM 105gr (believe I should be able to find two more....). Four boxes @ $40/box
• Nosler RDF 105gr (seem to be the only bullets left on the shelves). Three boxes @ ~$30/box
• Sierra 80gr Spitzer, Three old yellow boxes @ $9/box (garage sale).
• Hornady 100gr Interlock BTSP (can get more), Two boxes @ $22/box

In addition, if you have any recommended loads, please don't hesitate to post or PM them!

Thanks for reading!

Berger 95s and 105 are good.

 

[8x68s]

"PPU brass beats the crap out of Hornady in performance and longevity." OP
That's really good info...!! And I can confirm as I use their 7x57R for my 6.5x57R in mild loads. That stuff lasts forever, LOL!!

 

[Kimber7man]

I ordered some 108 elite hunters to try. Building a 6 creed

 

[gsp2west]

Order some 6mm Hammer Hunter bullets… They are awesome. Accurate and deadly.

 

[blueprairiedog]

Need opinions on bullets, please.
I'm having a barrel threaded and chambered for 6mm AI - Xcaliber 1:8, heavy varmint, ~26" finished length. Going into a Savage LH long action. The bolt head will be faced, firing pin and spring tuned, and the action timed.
Redding dies are on the way. Already have a Redding bushing FL sizer and Wilson seater.
I will be using this for both a bench gun and varmints.
I have 200 pcs of 6mm Rem brass to start with. (100) pieces of Hornady, (100) pieces of PPU. In my experience in other calibers (7m-08, 6.5x55 Swede AI, 6.5 Grendel, 308 Win, to name a few), PPU brass beats the crap out of Hornady in performance and longevity.

I'm soliciting opinions on the bullets I've picked up (that is, the ones I can find)

• Berger OTM 105gr (believe I should be able to find two more....). Four boxes @ $40/box
• Nosler RDF 105gr (seem to be the only bullets left on the shelves). Three boxes @ ~$30/box
• Sierra 80gr Spitzer, Three old yellow boxes @ $9/box (garage sale).
• Hornady 100gr Interlock BTSP (can get more), Two boxes @ $22/box

In addition, if you have any recommended loads, please don't hesitate to post or PM them!

Thanks for reading!

Berger 105 hybrid is all I buy I have a 8 twist and you can't hardly find a bad load

 

[Big Guy]

Berger doesn't curreny make a 6mm 105 OTM.
105..... Hyb? BT target? VLD?

Out of your selections, I vote 105 Berger.
I shoot the 105 Hyb in my 1:7.5" 6CM. Awesome bullet. Works on steel and pronghorn/deer/coyote/javelina extremely well.

Speer makes a 105 flat base ,they work well for me..

 

[2Rope]

Berger 105 HVLD shoot well in my 6AI With 4831SC at 3250fps.