Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles 6mm Rem?

My M700 243 barrel requires JB every box now, it’s end is fast approaching.

Head says another 243. I’m not into VLDs and like chucking 70/85/90gr quite fast.

Many moons ago I had a 6mm Rem that dispensed 90gr at 3,200fps with mid range charges of single base powder.

Is a SA 6mm Rem a nuts decision nowadays? Brass looks scarce but 7x57 can be reformed…

I love the 6mm Remington.
Superior to the .243 Winchester.
If I was doing it again, in this era, I would have to look at 6mm Creedmoor as well.

I'd personally go 6mm Creedmoor just for the abundance of brass, but that said I've always had a soft spot for the 6mm Remington.

As I don’t want to shoot VLDs I’d rather the capacity of the 243 or 6mm Rem. I’ve seated an 85gr Interbond. If it was going to work I think I’d need a Wyatts box. 2.8” is nearly into the ogive

Building a schit chambering,for schit bullets,is never not funnier than fhuqk. Hint………

OttoG: First off IGNORE the bitter, ignorant and very often baseless blatherings of small twig!
His ignorance and immature arrogance foretell his stupidity!
I have been shooting Rifles in 6m/m Remington (and 244 Remington) for 55+ years now. It is an EXCELLENT Cartridge both accurate and versatile.
And it is noticeably superior to the 243 Winchester (which is in itself an excellent and versatile cartridge).
One example for you regarding the 6m/m Remington - my wonderfully accurate Remington 700 VLS in 6m/m Remington functions just fine out of the "short action".
I have a Leupold 6.5x20 variable scope on this particular 6m/m Remington of mine and advise lots of scope power for your new rig! As the 6m/m Remington is VERY capable of excellent accuracy and LONG ranges.
Best of luck if you decide to go for it.
And remember - ignore the bitter and immature blatherings of small twig - he is only good for embarrassing himself, anymore.
Sad that.
Long live the 6m/m Remington - an accurate and versatile cartridge for Varmints, Predators and medium Big Game.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

Like others suggested, the 6mm creedmoor would be a great option that would provide you plenty of usually available brass. I know you said you didn't want to load VLD style bullets. So DONT. Go with a 6mm Creed and load it like a 243 / 6mm Rem. The advantages will be having an option to try lots of different bullets from light all the way to heavy options. The beauty of having the ability to load your own is you can tailor the load for what you want it to be.

What about going with a 7mm08 or 260rem ? There's lots of options out there for you to explore.

I’ll feign my GREAT “surprise”,that besides being a Crying CLUELESS Fhuqk,that VarmintGal just “happens” to be a Lying Piece Of Fhuqking Schit. She “forgot” about her “heralded” Imaginary Pretend Ignore,yet again. Hint.

Bullets mattter wayyyyy more than headstamps and the 6mm Rem in a 700 S/A,is simply a Mechanical Goat Fhuqk. None of which is “subjective”. Hint.

An itty bitty 6BR will CRUSH the Goat Fhuqk cited. Pardon my simply shooting it all and then some. Hint.

You’ve been led to water. Hint…………….

And, consider the .240 Wby too. Have one, love it

6mm Creedmoor, it's that simple.

I shoot 6x45,6PPC,6ARC,243 Grendel,6BR,6 Dasher,6XC,6 Kreed,243 Win,243 Win AI,6mm Rem,6mm Rem AI,6-284 and 6-06. Hint.

As mechanics go,the 6mm Rem and AI version of same,are absolute Goat Fhuqks. Hint.

In an OEM S/A 700 2.815" COAL 'box,the Kreed simply STEALS the fhuqking Show. Hint...............

I have an exceptionally accurate 6mm Rem AI, custom reamer and a lifetime supply of brass but if I was doing it again I would go with the 6 mm Creedmoor. Mine is a lot of extra work to get 150 extra fps.

Hey butthead there are other actions out there than the Rem 700. Ever heard of Mausers?

Rickety,

You Amazingly STUPID Fhuqk,the OP plainly cited a S/A 700. Hint.

Keep waxing eloquent on your Professional Victim status,as you feverishly fill out Hurt Feeler Reports. Pardon my simply shooting it all and then some,while you "get" to read about it and "live" vicariously. Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!..................

6 Creed

Victim status? Love my Mausers, great rifles. But you stick with short hah!

I have a 6mm Rem, built on a Tikka T3. Long before there was a 6 Creed.

If doing it today, the 6mm CM just makes sense.

Rickety,

Your stolen Avatar is a Professional Victim Proclamation and Hurt Feeler Report,you Magnificently STUPID Fhuqk. Hint.








Bless your heart,for incessantly thinking about me and obsessing over same,as you "live" vicariously.

Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!..................

Great caliber in any chambering for varmint to deer sized game.

It's your itch, scratch it as you see fit. 6mm Rem brass is hard to find but you can make it from .257 Roberts. Nosler +P is available now and then. Expensive .. ish.

If you want more than a .243, consider 6x.284. 6.5x.284 brass is fairly available and it's just a simple neck-down. For varmint bullets you can set one up with a shorter throat and it won't require magazine changes. Mine had a 1-14" twist. The reamer was meant for 60 grain Sierras but I preferred the 70 grain ballistic tip. 75 grain VMAX shot ok but the 80 grain ballistic tip wouldn't stabilize in my gun.

Tom