6BRs win 1st and 2nd at Nationals
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:43 am
John Mullins shot a 97x120 and I shot a 96x120 in Hunter rifle using our 6BRs to win 1st and 2nd place at Nationals. Not trying to start a debate, just putting some information out there for anyone thinking about building a rifle or re-barreling their rifle towards the end of the season. Some people have been on the fence about the 6BR, I know at the beginning I was too... but after shooting it for two years with great success there is no question in my mind that the light recoil and great accuracy that comes from the 6BR will help a shooter shoot this game better. Now full disclosure... I did win the Standard Rifle National Championship with my 6.5x47 Lapua, however, with the added weight that the standard rifle allows the perceived recoil is about the same between my two rifles. Another fun fact... I didn't ring a single ram with my 6BR shooting 115gr. Berger VLD Target Bullets but I did ring one with my 6.5x47 using 139gr. Lapua Scenar bullets.
If you are thinking about building one, these are the specifications that have been successful for me so it may give you a starting point. Please feel free to contact or post replies if you have any questions! Have fun!
Barrel - 1/7 twist to stabilize the 115gr. Bullets. It will shoot the 95gr. Bergers with great accuracy too!
Primers - CCI 450 Small Rifle Magnum
CPT Loads
95gr. Berger VLD Target Bullets
29gr. Vihtavuori N140 powder
2800 FPS - They don't need to go that fast but I have shot on some ranges that have some pretty fat pigs...
Ram Loads
115gr. Berger VLD Target Bullets
30gr. Vihtavuori N140 Powder
2725 FPS
If you are thinking about building one, these are the specifications that have been successful for me so it may give you a starting point. Please feel free to contact or post replies if you have any questions! Have fun!
Barrel - 1/7 twist to stabilize the 115gr. Bullets. It will shoot the 95gr. Bergers with great accuracy too!
Primers - CCI 450 Small Rifle Magnum
CPT Loads
95gr. Berger VLD Target Bullets
29gr. Vihtavuori N140 powder
2800 FPS - They don't need to go that fast but I have shot on some ranges that have some pretty fat pigs...
Ram Loads
115gr. Berger VLD Target Bullets
30gr. Vihtavuori N140 Powder
2725 FPS