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21" #1 Douglas by IT&D. Mounted it up in the same stock that the boys' .223AI was in. It's the same build, but with an extra inch of barrel, just because... Talley X-Lows and a VX2 1-4x20. I don't have enough room for the BC caps, so I guess I'll be looking for some Alumina caps. The X-Lows really seem to help the kiddos get set up behind the scope quicker. Loaded up 80 TTSXs and made it to the range today. Seated to fit the mag box puts me .04 off the lands, so that's where I started. 24.0 was my starting load and this was the first group fired out of it. I worked up to 25.9 but accuracy never got better, the rest of the groups averaged about 2". I'm at 2780 with 24.0 grains, which should be plenty fast enough for what we'll be doing. We'll be leaving for youth season in two weeks, so I doubt I'll do any more tinkering for now. Just load up about 50 of these and see how bloody we can get it this fall.
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Neat little rig! Are the kids gonna be decking some whiteys with that?
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That's the plan, along with some hogs. Hopefully we'll do antelope in WY next fall.
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Nice. When the kids are done with it I'd be willing to take it of their hands!
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Nice little rig! I sure wish someone would make a mono 70 grain flat base bullet for these cartridges, I rune the 6X47 Rem. That bullet with that speed makes it legal for deer, pronghorn and bear here in CO. If you could squeeze 5 more grains of bullet and keep that speed you would be legal for elk and moose as well, not that I'd seriously recommend that rifle for them either.
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That is a great kids (or Dad) rifle. The boys will have fun with that one!
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Gotta mention Oregonmuley sent me a wartless shroud for the rig. The kids never had to witness the atrocity.
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Great job Eric...
You're at the exact velocity I topped out with that bullet at your starting load. I have a slow'ish tube I think.
I fully expect bloody pictures...
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I went back and reread your post last night to see where you were at speed wise. I only went to 26 grains, got to 3K and a pierced primer.
Thought the chrony might be off with the starting load, but I fired two groups of it and the chrony checked out with a .22 I had in the truck.
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Looks to be a fun rig for everyone. Nice.
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Bluedreaux, If you want, send me a PM with your mailing address. I'll send you an aluminum block to use as a spacer in the back of your mag box in lieu of the factory spacer. Should give you more latitude on seating depth (assuming you haven't already done this).
BTW, great rifle. My 6x45 action should be completed next weekend. Still have a few more weeks to go on the stock though.
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Nice. I am oh so close to converting my Riihimaki...
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What length barrel is on it? Really considering building a bolt gun in 6x45. I really like the results of my AR in same. Im sure the barnes will lay out some deer. I killed a couple last year with the 75gr sierra hp with great results. It shot them very well also
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Blue, That looks pretty slick - should be a great antelope getter. Well done build!!
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Dang, now I want a 6x45mm.
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What twist on the barrel are most of you use on the 6x45. I have two 6x45 both are 10 twist. 24in.barrels. I use H4895 27.5gr with 80gr berrger. have shot four does in the last two years at 200 yards. Wil use it again this year. Very good looking gun hope you and the boys have fun.
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3000fps with a 75 grain bullet! Interesting!
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Looking good and should do the trick. Difficult to not like a 6x45 though a 223AI is a better choice where legit.
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