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Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:30 pm
by polemass
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
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:51 pm
by takbok
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.
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:28 am
by ovenpaa
Takbok, you say monolithic, are you reloading with Impala bullets?
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:13 pm
by takbok
Hi Ovenpaa, I'm using 62gr GS Custom copper bullets - the best!
(I also use their 110gr in my .270).
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:34 pm
by Sandgroper
takbok wrote:I've just had my Sako rebarreled to 6x45 a few months ago. .
Who did the work, if you don't mind me asking?
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:48 pm
by takbok
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?
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:46 am
by ovenpaa
takbok wrote:Hi Ovenpaa, I'm using 62gr GS Custom copper bullets - the best!
(I also use their 110gr in my .270).
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.
I asked about Impala as I have some here and was dismayed at their performance.
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:16 am
by Sandgroper
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.
Cheers for that.
Re: Reloading 6x45.... anyone?
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:06 pm
by takbok
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