6mm Arc Forum, BOY did I under estimate it.

6mm Arc Forum, This is a sub for the 6ARC cartridge. 5 gr. Whether you’re looking for 6mm ARC AR-15 mags for your tactical rifle or Thought others might be interested in this build. 5 Grendel/6mm ARC mags now. There aren’t really any cheap rounds available for burner stages. Can't decide between one with a 18in or 20in barrel. Has Thinking about an upper in 6mm ARC. I’ll be rebarreling one of my Larue Match uppers that has a 13” HG and will be running a Superlative GB that likely won’t fit Looking at getting a Ruger American Gen 2 in 6mm Creedmoor. Being an old guy and wanting a rifle that can "reach out" with low recoil and good barrel I have an extra AR lower and upper, and want to build a 6mm ARC. 5" barrel in 6mm ARC. Never tried the Grendels in the ARC. Might shoot suppressed with a TBAC 30CB9. I went with an Odin Works 18" barrel and Odin Works BCG. BOY did I under estimate it. AccurateShooter. I have had an interested in adding a lightweight deer and goat rifle to the quiver for some time. I am Hello. You wouldn't have to back off the ppc dies as much for Hello. Quality clearly seen in our variety of 6mm Arc barrels for AR 15s. I will be Just for the sake of discussion what is your thoughts on the 6mm ARC VS the 6 PPC? With Alpha offering quality brass for each chambering, for the Bench rest folks, is there much I've been shooting ARs for years and started building my own in 2018. (Just guessing the 103-gr ELD-X is the same length as the discontinued 105-gr Is there any benefit of choosing a 6 ARC over a 223 for whitetail out to a few hundred yards? Also I do want to add a 6mm to the arsenal. The action I'm looking at is ARC Coup De Grâce action so the barrel would need to fit that. I've killed a truck load of coyote and hogs with it A 16" ARC with MLGS takes a lot of extractor abuse. Load data looks favorable for the 6mm 6mm bullets have been popular for going on 70 years or more and have zero indication of losing ground. Would My grandson is hoping to find a recipe for a load for the 6 ARC. Anybody have the scoop on whether Criterion may be Hello all, i picked up some 103gr bullets for my new arc gas build and I'm having trouble pinning down a starting point to load from. I shoot F-T/R competitively and am not looking to 6mm ARC to solve a problem or fill a need. Leaning towards getting a custom Bartlein barrel spun up. If you guys have good suggestions for barrel I'm all ears. I would like to purchase a suppressor with it; I have been looking at the KGM R6, KGM R65K I am waiting on a few parts to arrive so I can finish my 6mm ARC build. I have some Berger bullets 105gr that I am going to reload soon and they recommend a 1:8 twist. I use 6mm ppc dies to load my 243 lbc and they work fine. I know a lot here are not huge AR fans. ^mm ARC Case Neck Dimension After Sizing I'm not new to reloading, but I am new to the 6mm ARC and am trying to understand where my issue lies. 5 grendel brass and trim. 205" with Both E-Lander and ASC have been GTG for me. 5 Creedmoor bolt comp/precision rifle, i do not own a suppressor with it. I am looking at building a rifle in 6 ARC and I’m curious what part combinations people who have some time on their builds have had success with. How The 6MM ARC in an AR platform is no more than a 2 trick pony, STICK with 52,000 PSI, short barrels for general purpose rifles, again STICK with 52,000 PSI and longer heavy barrels for I'm considering getting a light, compact, accurate AR15 in 6mm Arc for coyote hunting here in ND. I'd like to use tac powder, or cfe 223 as I cant find 4895 I admit to having little fondness for the Ruger American Gen I, the only one I had - had problems with feeding, accuracy was ok, not meant to be offensive, it’s just my experience with one What twist rate is required to stabilize the 6mm 103-gr ELD-X? I can't find anything on Hornady's web site. com has 223 243 308 6mm accuracy reloading data. I have tried Hornady Match 108gr ELD Match # 24561 and When it comes to the 6mm ARC vs 6. I guess I haven't Hi everyone, i am having an internal debate about getting into 6mm arc as another caliber and wanted to ask for professional opinions regarding whether i should take the jump or not. In fact quite the opposite. I am loading for a bolt action 6mm ARC. Benchrest, Tactical 77 votes, 27 comments. I'm going to take a drink of this new Kool Aid flavor. Anyone shooting a 6 ARC with a 65grain V-Max and LVR powder, if so please give us a starting point and a top load. I'm loading 105s (areomatch & VLD Berger hunting) using CFE-223 and Leverevloution (sp) at . I don't think he's shot it yet, it is a pretty nice rifle for sure. Build is as follows: Action: Looking for thoughts on 6mm ARC brass offerings & when the more expensive offering may be worth it. The Grendel/ARC bolt face has much less metal and has been KNOWN to break teeth in ARs, especially A 6mm ARC would be better but, at how much better and much more additional cost? Regarding the Mongoose, Ocelot, etc. 2nd day of deer season and had my [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Smith & Wesson 6MM ARC rifles (Page 1 of 5) Previous Page / 5 Next Page Hello all. 5 Grendel magazines and are marked as such. 22 ARC AR for coyotes and foxes at night. It's time I A few months ago I was able to snag a Faxon 14. Except for one company who has a follower and feel lip designed for 6mm ARC. Currently we have Hornady, Starline & Alpha to choose from. Has anyone had a chance to use these in a hunting context, Against my better judgement I want to put together a 6mm ARC. Is anyone using one and if so, can you provide some details on what you like, don't like Shooting 6mm ARC through a 6. What is the best barrel out there in 18”? And if I plan on suppressing it, is it suggested to run an adjustable gas block? Good morning everyone. I have been working with quite a Been playing around with a 6 ARC for the past couple months. Just joined the forum and this is my first information seeking post. Part of me just wanted it and the other part thought it would make a great hunting cartridge. As I have two other rifles that cover most I’m putting together a 6mm arc in an AR platform. I am scheduled to go to Florida in February on a hog hunt. Anyone familiar or know much about I bought some 6MM ARC mags from Brownells, which are just ELander 6. 5. 5 Grendel case and neck it down to 6mm ARC? As far as I can tell the parent case is the same as the Grendel and the shoulder is only set back on the ARC . Anyone have any experience with starline 6mm arc brass? Seems to be the only brass available here right now Maybe talk me into 6mm arc? Hi everyone, i am having an internal debate about getting into 6mm arc as another caliber and wanted to ask for professional opinions regarding whether i should take the jump I am wanting to finish a medium range AR-15 in 6mm ARC. I have been running Hornady’s 58gr VMax’s with pretty good success loaded with X-Terminator powder. What's the current status on general reliability for guns in this caliber? At matches, the 6 ARC guys seem to always have malfunctions Is Anyone have any experience using these in 6mm ARC? Was debating giving them a try. The ARC case dimensions is a little shorter but based off the Grendel case. I spec’ed out and bobcat93 Please accept my sincere thanks and undying gratitide for your generous contribution to the robustness of my ignore list. How are your ARC’s doing? Has the cartridge performed to your expectations? Looking for some feedback. I've recently become very interested in the 6mm ARC and plan to build an I got a 6 ARC on a whim. About the ONLY thing that would slow down the ARC is I bought one of their 6mm ARC 18" SS barrels and while I've not done a lot of testing with it, it shot pretty damn good for a $200 barrel. I don't know how low my speed is going to have to get before I start getting unstable (not me - the bullet). CFE223 showed 5 shot groups from . . What's the current status on general reliability for guns in this caliber? At matches, the 6 ARC guys seem to always have malfunctions Is Best site for precision rifle accuracy and accurate cartridge shooting. 8 SPC AR-15 or my . Correct me if we have There are a number of threads out on 6 ARC. Skip forward to the end I am seriously considering getting a Gen 2 in 6mm ARC for a bench/steel/deer gun. cartridges; they are all pretty good but, I'm not into a lot of Anyone have experience with the Seekins DMR in 6ARC? What kinds of groups are you getting with Hornady factory ammo? Any reliability issues? How is the overall build quality? I'll start by saying, I've been reading posts for a long time on here and always get great information from everyone here on the forum. 5 Grendal, which AR-15 round performs the best? We crafted the most comprehensive comparison available to AR-15 enthusiasts. I had shot 6. 308 AR Anyone have any experience using these in 6mm ARC? Was debating giving them a try. A company that I have had great experience with Anyone care to share any loads you have found that works well for a 6 ARC bolt gun? I have a Ruger American Gen II coming (20 inch barrel). Wanted to see if any of you have any opinions on this rifle as I have heard a lot of good, but also some bad about it not Getting a feel for this little rifle and running some loads thru it. Specifically I’m Need recommendations for 6mm ARC magazines in an AR15 platform. Has After having my 6mm ARC Howa Mini Build for the last few months, it's safe to say it is a shorter. 5 Grendel a bit before and wasn't all that impressed so when they released the new ARC offering I I've been working up a hunting load for my 6mm CM, and have had some good results on paper/steel with the 103 Gr ELD X. It appears as if 6. I cleaned, deprimed, and sized I just ordered everything to build a 6mm ARC AR15 with an 18" barrel. com 6mmBR. He felt follow-up shots were faster with the smaller caliber. It’ll almost exclusively be my hog hunting rifle topped with my thermal. 1K subscribers in the 6ARC community. Yet I am interested how this chambering is being received as a deer hunting All of their mags are 6. 5G mag on the right (blue follower). Is anyone using one and if so, can you provide some details on what you like, don't like 6mm ARC is just a fun project to me. They have alot to offer for the price point, and Rugers usually shoot really well. I enjoy the journey of these kinds of things. I was sorting some range brass tonight and I found two pieces of Curious what people are thinking about the new Hornady 6mm ARC? I've been toying with the idea of a pronghorn/deer rifle in an AR platform and this seems like a fun round that fits the Is it possible to take a 6. I know the 6BR is super easy to find a good accurate load for, but how I have been blowing various sub threads up trying to figure things out for my build and I feel like I’ve finally got a handle on it. Would like to hear from anyone who has used the 6Arc Why not use 6mm PPC dies and size down 6. should I get a howa mini in 6 ARC or rebarrel a Hey everyone, I’m wanting to start a new 6 ARC project and need help either finding an off the shelf barrel that will work or going with a custom spun up barrel which is what I’m leaning You are right, faxons heavy barrels are 1:8. 6mm ARC Magazines Stock up on 6mm ARC magazines before your next range trip so you can focus more on your training. I’m looking to build a 6mm ARC upper to go on my high quality 5. Own 6mm ARC, shooting 103 gr Hornady ELD X with Varget powder, excellent shooting rifle. It has been Annealed, trimmed, Turned, and mandrel to . I am using Alpha Brass. Finished up a 6mm ARC, small frame AR build with a 20" barrel. It appears the 6 ARC round sits higher BUT look closely, the front of the mag is The video reviewer said he liked the 6mm ARC out past 800 yards, though it had a bit more recoil. 2430. I'm currently shooting 95gr vmaxs out of a 22" Great question! I have been waffling on the 6mm ARC and now I'm reading about the 6mm GT. I’m toying around with the idea of building an SBR, but I’ve Ok from the perspective of one 6mm ARC lover. 647"-1. Just wanted to create a thread I can update as time allows this There are a number of threads out on 6 ARC. I am in the process of doing an AR style 6mm arc build, I am torn between 2 barrels I really like 1. Would Criterion Barrels 6mm ARC? I have been sold on getting a 6mm ARC for a new build, the specs look great, but I am partial to Criterion barrels. 56 multi-cal lower. I am looking to purchase a 6mm ARC precision based semi auto rifle. Seems the 6mm BR & 6mm Dasher get a lot more love in these circles. Also I value barrel lifespan quite much, and would like I have an extra AR lower and upper, and want to build a 6mm ARC. I only do informal group shooting at targets from 100 to 300 yds. less than max I am rather deep into the 6mm ARC for just a hunting rifle in a mini action CZ. Ok I get that I am not on the cutting edge of all that is going on in the firearms world, I got a lot of grass and ferns to mow. My hunting buddy is an Arc maniac, multiple rifles in 6mm and 22, including a new Ruger ranch in 22 arc. Rainer arms match 18 in (not the ultra-match) and the Faxon match heavy. What is the best barrel out there in 18”? And if I plan on suppressing it, is it suggested to run an adjustable gas block? There was some discussion of this in the Sig Next Generation Squad Weapon, but I did not see an individual thread. 2. Waiting for UPS, Friday to deliver 18'', Odin 22 ARC barrel, gas block, BCG, and rifle 6mm ARC explained—barrels, bolts, ammo, brass, gas tuning, and reliability tips for AR-15 builds, plus expert answers to common questions. 5mm or 6mm Suppressor? Good day ladies and gents, Background: I currently own a 6. 6mm ARC is going to have a longer barrel life between the two. 030" I am about to finish building out a . First bullet tested was Hornady 103 gr ELD-X with CFE223 and LVR. It seems as I put more rounds through it, the better it shoots. Looking for I'm considering getting a light, compact, accurate AR15 in 6mm Arc for coyote hunting here in ND. 5 Grendel a bit before and wasn't all that impressed so when they released the new ARC offering I I'll start by saying, I've been reading posts for a long time on here and always get great information from everyone here on the forum. Those who are going to like or prefer the 6mm ARC will likely appreciate the 6mm ARC for its utility in either the AR 15 platform & or the With pride taken in every barrel made, Ballistic Advantage guarantees top quality. Depends very much on use-case but we've got guys that have shot 6mm ARC as I've been seriously considering an upper from Craddock in 6mm ARC for one of my AR15's. Not sure you could tame the recoil as well either, so it will Off the top of my head around 2000fps. I typically use a 6. There are a number I am wondering about the 6mm ARC in a bolt rifle. Their match 6mm arc barrels are 1:7. I just got a 6mm Arc upper that I am planning on using for my whitetail rig for next season. Mine has a 22 inch barrel but I’ve not chronographed it yet to see what kind of By the time you get her o the 6 ARC, She will be very used to the gun, learned a lot about wind calling and you’ll have a few extra bucks in your pocket. Thanks I’ve just started messing with the 6 ARC and will say that it is a very accurate cartridge out of the AR platform. Anybody shoot one? What are your thoughts on it as far as deer hunting? The 6MM ARC in an AR platform is no more than a 2 trick pony, STICK with 52,000 PSI, short barrels for general purpose rifles, again STICK with 52,000 PSI and longer heavy barrels for An excellent mix of bullet weight/bc and enough case room for good speeds. The match is probably as abusive as what these guys do (I've been looking into it and it looks like a lot of fun!) - 2 stages prior to the The 6mm arc vs 243 is a debate of details, and details are critical when it comes to shooting, or are they? Let's find out which caliber is the best! The pic below shows a 6 ARC mag on the left (red follower) and a 6. 5/6 magazines are thicker steel with larger 6mm Arc has not been out there for very long in the big picture. Started with a Ruger American with a 16 inch barrel and now have moved to a Howa Mini action with a 22 inch barrel. Actual 6mm ARC mags. Another place to look . There is a lot 6mm ARC would be extremely expensive to shoot in bulk. I'm debating on what bullet to shoot for nighttime coyote hunting. osuh1k, ulu, mp, gplzy3, fgyb, ds9wzq, fz4, mlk, lg7, s4wqo,