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Pappy I wouldn't fret pursuing a 6CM if you already had a 243 that shot well. That is assuming your 243 is able to stabilize the bullets that you intend to use while having a throat cut in such a way that you can reach the lands and still use your mag well. So if you're not diving into the 105 ++ high BC game then this isn't a factor what so ever.

R.H.Clark - came late to this party - The Predator is a pretty lightweight rifle. No, it won't float away on you but does compare favorably to my Marlin XS7C. The Ruger weighs 6.6# while the Marlin at 6.5#. Both w/o rings or scopes.
Both have 22 inch tubes w/ Ruger barrel being just slightly thicker in appearance. Marlin has a bit more heft around the mag area compared to the Ruger. Marlin easier to feed with its blind mag BUT the detachable Ruger magazine
easier to unload (6 of one, half dozen of the other). Neither one will tax your endurance carrying them if scoped reasonably. Homesteader

Not fretting, just ruminating. I've only just barely begun with the .243 I have. With a 1-7.7" twist, it'll handle most bullets, except maybe the 115 Bergers. There's a place very nearby with a 300 yard range. Gonna join and see what this puppy will do. It won't be shooting across a fjord, but it's farther than I've ever shot at game. Gotta passable starter load for chucks; next job is a deer load with one of several suitable bullets on my bench: 90 AB, 90 ETip, 103 ELD-X, 95 BT, 100 NP, 85 NP, 100 SPH. Already used the 100 NP and Sierra in other rifles, so the pointy ones are going to be my focus.

Did some checking on the bargain guns yesterday, and all of them have "issues" that would torment my inner Luddite, so they're off the table. Can't quite wrap my head around the disposable rifle concept just yet. Best to wait and ponder a bit, while playing with what I've got.

Pappy, if your near the Wheeling Cabelas, they have the Predator on sale this week. $399.99 for the bare rifle and $579.99 with a Vortex II 4x12. I'd opt the bare rifle. Considering one of the Creedmoor cartridges myself.

Guess I might should have read to the end before posting.

Here you go

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/681169689

90 grain accubond at 3530 fps with magpro

Pappy I was in this exact same boat. Wanting a fast twist 6mm Creed but not wanting another RAR that was a big compromise and that I knew I'd be wanting to offload for something better only too soon.

Instead I'm having something built. Nothing flash nor expensive, but tailored to purpose. Just a Howa 1500 action with a 1-7 twist magnum contour barrel. I'll get the throat cut shorter than SAAMI to ensure I never run out of OAL latitude.

Yes it will cost me more than the RAR-P but will be cheaper than selling the Ruger at a fat loss when I become disaffected with it.

Take the plunge Pappy!

Doesn't anyone have a photo of the 6mm Lust in a cartridge lineup?



Bruce

Here comes The Hurt Feelings Report,from The Paper Hat Brigade. You was warned welllllllllllllll in fhuqking advance.

Hint.

Laffin'!

1000 Words On 6mm Facts

Was/am in a hurry,so just threw a coupla things together,here minutes ago. Gotta go shoot some Windtitude,with a coupla parcels,in these magnificent conditions.(grin)

Left to right as indicated: 270/108ELD,6mm Grendel/108ELD,6BR(no-turn)/110 Sugar,6XC/108 ELD,6 Kreedmire/108/ELD,243Win SALAMI/105 Hornie BTHP,243Win Aye-Eye/105'Max,6mmRem SALAMI/105'Max,6mmRem Aye-Eye/105 Hornie HPBT,6-284LFB/105 Hornie HPBT,Six Twat-Six/105Hornie HPBT....all loaded to Smooch their platform(s),excepting the 6mmRem SALAMI and 6mm Rem Aye-Eye(2) different rifle obviously,if only because they are both Goat Fhuqks.

Hint.



Better gawk.



Mo' bettah' gawk,with the 105'Max,HPBT,108ELD,105RDF and 110Sugar running towards starboard.



Mag'titude...for the Pointy Headed Drooling Dumbfhuqks,who are gonna "try" to feign a fhuqking clue. Laffin'!



Pardon my being afforded the luxury,of not bein' forced to guess.

Just sayin'.

I hear James can have you a 6 Kreedmire spout or two,in but a coupla days and it's only a 5 minute process to headspace same.

Hint.



3050fps ala 108 ELD Smooch,with (5)rds in the belly,prolly do not suck,but this stuff is all "new" to me.(grin)



Pass the Alpha brass and nearly 6BR-esque consistency,over Retard twist Rates,Ping Pong balls and Headstamp Fascinations.

Re-hint.

You've been led to water.

Boxer,
I FREAKING HATE YOU..................
You make my more than adequate arsenal of 6mm's look like grade school.
Carryon

Out of the newer high BC bullets, any prove their merit on game? The 105 bthp has been excellent in terms of terminal performance, in flight characteristics and price.

Berger 105 hybrids work really good on all sorts of game, from coyotes to deer. Havent killed an elk with em yet but they would work good there too. Very accurate,and buck the wind really well.

Boxer, that's just sick ... in a very cool sort of way.

Well, my squirrel DNA has reared its head again. Just sent off a check for a CZ 6.5 Grendel. Light enough for a woods walker and interesting ballistics. At 30gr of powder per pop, barrel life shouldn't be an issue. If I don't like it, I can rebarrel to the 6mm version.

Pappy348: My local pawn/sport shop has a brand new Remington Model 7 stainless steel Rifle with synthetic stock in caliber 6m/m Remington!
I have actually laid awake nights thinking about this Rifle since it came in!
What a cool looking and probably VERY useful Rifle.
Anyway if you are at all interested in this Rifle I will give you the shops phone number = 406-683-9844 (Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM MST).
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

Thanks, but as posted above, I've shot my wad, probably for the year. Santa would tell you I've been a very bad boy this year! Gotta settle down and take a breath.

Took my Number 1 to the range today for deer load try-outs. 103gr ELD-Xs over RL26 look good.

Thanks again for the tip, but you go ahead. A feller needs his sleep!