Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
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polemass
Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Hi,is someone using this calibre?-stalking or target?In short,it is 5.56x45/.223 but with 6mm bullet.....I am interested what barrel twist and bullets weights are the best for medium distance,600m max.Thnx,JB
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takbok
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
I've just had my Sako rebarreled to 6x45 a few months ago. Its got a 20.5" 1:8 twist barrel.
I first tried 105gr A-max's. I am getting around 2500fps with 23.5gr Xterminator, CCI450 primers, 2.36" COAL. Worked ok on the first Roe buck I shot with it. Got 4 shots into 1.3" at 200m also.
I'm now using 62gr monolithic bullets with 25.5gr Reloder 7 for about 3400fps and this works superbly for Roe and I have no doubt that it would work very well on Red & Sika etc too.
I shoot 120gr cast bullets through it too at about 980fps using 3.2gr Vihtavuori N310 and CCI450 primers.
I first tried 105gr A-max's. I am getting around 2500fps with 23.5gr Xterminator, CCI450 primers, 2.36" COAL. Worked ok on the first Roe buck I shot with it. Got 4 shots into 1.3" at 200m also.
I'm now using 62gr monolithic bullets with 25.5gr Reloder 7 for about 3400fps and this works superbly for Roe and I have no doubt that it would work very well on Red & Sika etc too.
I shoot 120gr cast bullets through it too at about 980fps using 3.2gr Vihtavuori N310 and CCI450 primers.
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Takbok, you say monolithic, are you reloading with Impala bullets?
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takbok
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Hi Ovenpaa, I'm using 62gr GS Custom copper bullets - the best!
(I also use their 110gr in my .270).
(I also use their 110gr in my .270).
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Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Who did the work, if you don't mind me asking?takbok wrote:I've just had my Sako rebarreled to 6x45 a few months ago. .
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takbok
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Peter Sinclair (PJS Precision) near Forfar. He does a great job with no fuss - no long wait either. He did the Cerakote coating beautifully.
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
I would agree they are second to none. I know Gerard and his products and he was always a top chap to deal with although I have a feeling his daughter is mostly running things these days.takbok wrote:Hi Ovenpaa, I'm using 62gr GS Custom copper bullets - the best!
(I also use their 110gr in my .270).
I asked about Impala as I have some here and was dismayed at their performance.
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Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Cheers for that.takbok wrote:Peter Sinclair (PJS Precision) near Forfar. He does a great job with no fuss - no long wait either. He did the Cerakote coating beautifully.
“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
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takbok
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Ovenpaa, yes Gerard strikes me as someone who knows his stuff and doesn't compromise in making the best bullets for the job. Others use easy to machine brass yet GS sticks to copper that's difficult to machine yet performs better.
Sandgroper, no problem :)
Here's a bit more info on my rifle and homemade stock:
https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/ ... light=6X45
https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/ ... fibreglass
Sandgroper, no problem :)
Here's a bit more info on my rifle and homemade stock:
https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/ ... light=6X45
https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/ ... fibreglass
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