6mm 95 gr SMK loads

[LeftyM77]

this could go in handloading I guess but because of the application of them I wil post it here. Anyone using these? I picked some up today that I am going to load up and test this weekend. they are new so I can't find to much info. I was just going to try my go to 243 load of around 39.5 gr of IMR 4350 starting around 38 and working up to 42ish but if anyyone has anything tried and true Im all ears

 

[6mm Shooter]

I shoot 95gr Bergers out of my 243 with 42.3gr of h4831sc.

 

[sunray]

Hodgdon lists 38.0 to 41.8 of IMR4350 for a 95 grain bullet. Who made the bullet doesn't matter. You will have to work up the load, not just pick one, though.

 

[SaddleTramp]

I have used the 95grn. bergers tooand Noslers but I load IMR4895 at 39-42 grns. In that 3200 t0 3400 fps. 1 inch groups in my Ruger#1 6mm. 4895 meters better in my powder measure and doesn't bridge up in the case neck. I use a powder trickler to finish the last grain of powder. Great antelope load...

 

[Fury]

Did you get these bullets from a Canadian source? I'm anxious to try them.

 

[LeftyM77]

Did you get these bullets from a Canadian source? I'm anxious to try them.

I did but it took me forever to get them. your best bet would be to go to wholesale in the peg and get them to order you some

 

[casterpollox]

I use 36 grains of Varget under a 95 grain Hornandy SST and found some decent results. So far I haven't had a chance for total load development but its a good starting point... at least for my rifle.

 

[Fury]

I did but it took me forever to get them. your best bet would be to go to wholesale in the peg and get them to order you some

Yeah I was thinking of doing that. I guess I would rather try them first before buying a box of 500 (you need to order 5 x 100 or a 500 box for special orders). I'm actually considering putting a Shilen barrel on my rifle and having it chambered for 260 rem (see thread beloe "chamber and contour" if you would like to add your opinion) in which case I would love to find the new 123gr Matchking. Cheers!

 

[JasonYuke]

I shoot 4831 out of mine it works !

 

[LeftyM77]

I shoot 4831 out of mine it works !

I tried h4831 with mine and all the 4350 loads shot way better than the 4831 loads when i was testing the amax 105s... but maybe it will better with the 95's

 

[Ice-Pick]

Dont know if it helps but something to compare it to.
I'm shooting a 6 BR
Feeding it 107gr smk's in front of 38 gr. of Benchmark, getting real nice results.

M.

Sorry 28 gr. oops, big oops.
M.

 

[Tick]

243 95 gr Loads

I use 46.0 gr H-4831 and 95 gr Nosler Balistic Tips Over All Length 2.740 . 3000 fps and 5 eights of an inch at 100. I just hope my barrel lasts as long as I will.

 

[LeftyM77]

I use 46.0 gr H-4831 and 95 gr Nosler Balistic Tips Over All Length 2.740 . 3000 fps and 5 eights of an inch at 100. I just hope my barrel lasts as long as I will.

any pressure signs? I would have to look in my notes but i think i only went to 42.5 or 43 with no pressure issues. mybe I will try some a little hotter

 

[Dave42]

I use 46.0 gr H-4831 and 95 gr Nosler Balistic Tips Over All Length 2.740 . 3000 fps and 5 eights of an inch at 100. I just hope my barrel lasts as long as I will.

I was using 45.0 gr IMR-4350 and 100 gr SGK in my 6mm. Excellent accuracy. I was getting 3150fps with no pressure signs as long as it was not a hot day. Needless to say my barrel died some time ago. Poor thing never saw 600 rounds.

Yep, not very proud of that one.

Dave

 

[Longshot]

Anyone tried these new 117 grn Dtacs in 6mm?They look interesting for target and hunting.