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Win 760 and H-414 are identically the same powder

I loaded 100 gr Hornady flat base spire points over IMR 4350 for a couple of 6mm's. One is a Rem 700 that belongs to a buddy, the other is my Ruger Tanger. He's had good success and is still shooting the Hornady's, but this year I switched to 80 gr Barnes TTSX over Reloder 17. Killed 2 deer this year at about 75 yds. One dropped right there, the other one ran about 30 yds and I put a second shot into it. I didn't catch any of the 3 shots.

Dale

Did you end up with a 6mm factory barrel? My factory Rem 700 6mm Os outstanding with 95 Nosler ballistic tips and 45g of IMR 4831.

95 grain Partitions in 1-9" and 1-10" ROT 243s, 244s, 6MMs, and 6-284s.

I have used H4895 and Varget in the 243, 244, and 6MM. H4831 in the 6-284.

My 244 has a 1-10" ROT barrel from an 725 assembled in 11/61 (RH).

100 grain partitions and IMR 7828

Rem 788 LH in 6MM was the first rifle I purchased in 1973. I don't recall ever shooting a factory load in that rifle. The only load I ever used was 39.5 GR of H380 with Sierra 85 GR BTHP. Shot several deer and coyotes, a few bobcats, a fox, while in HS and college. Loads of prairie dogs. I haven't taken it out in over 30 years. I think I'll take it out this spring and finally chrono those loads. They were supposed to run about 3000. Always got 1 MOA at 100 yds.

I just looked at Hodgdon's data for IMR 4451 and a 95 grain Ballistic Tip. I'd likely start there if it were mine.

No wind dead still, 1000 yrds .243 1x8 twist, 24" barrel, 4x15 vortex scope, 10 rnds in 5 min.

Retumbo, 107 SMK, Amazes almost everyone. Rio7

Keep 'em coming guys. I appreciate it. powdr

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No wind dead still, 1000 yrds .243 1x8 twist, 24" barrel, 4x15 vortex scope, 10 rnds in 5 min.

Retumbo, 107 SMK, Amazes almost everyone. Rio7
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yep, that is amazing. Thanks for posting.


Jerry

A max charge of RL 22 and the 100 grain Speer BTSP was a solid performer for deer, back when I had my 6mm. I don't remember the charge but the book max for that bullet and powder would likely be different for your rifle anyhow.

I even killed an elk with that setup, without issue.

95 Gr Ballistic Tips are deadly on deer.

85 grain Partitions and a max load of H4831SC. Scary accurate and kills quickly.

My Ruger No. 1B likes 48.0 gr MRP and the 100 gr Nosler Solid Base for 3,231 fps from its 26"barrel...

Jim: Do you have a source for the 100gr Solid Bases?

southtexas, I do not have a source for these discontinued bullets, when they are gone I will switch to another Nosler I expect. Or maybe a Barnes...

jim

Thanks, I'm in the same boat....

When you made the called shot to the balls of the steel pig, at 1000 yds. amazed me. And the next 2 called shots that we will not discuss, too. We will let it go that, they were at birds. miles

Remington 700 BDL 6mm Rem. That I have had for over 45 years.
Case W-W
Primer Rem.
Reloaded 22. 48.0gr. Work up from below MAX Load
Hornady 100gr BTSP Great Antelope Load and I bagged my largest Mule Deer with.
COAL 2.811
Three three shot groups averages. 100 yards .698 inch. At 300 Yards 2.15 inch

I am going to try Nosler 95gr BT and Reloader 26 for some more speed and a little tougher bullet.