What Is 6mm ARC and How Effective Is It?

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @Hunting4knowledge
    @Hunting4knowledge 2 года назад +123

    "The best thing about the 6mm ARC is BRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAP It just really is a phenomenal cartridge"

    • @ClassicFirearms
      @ClassicFirearms  2 года назад +17

      The woes of filming at events.

    • @Hunting4knowledge
      @Hunting4knowledge 2 года назад +8

      @@ClassicFirearms sounds like freedom to me

    • @JreUK
      @JreUK Год назад +5

      He can ring steel at 1000 rounds!!! 1:40

    • @P1MPST1K
      @P1MPST1K Год назад

      Thank god for subtitles

    • @Darkmattersfrank
      @Darkmattersfrank Год назад

      Wort interview location ever. But A for effort

  • @ClassicFirearms
    @ClassicFirearms  2 года назад +35

    That grin at 5:25 right after Clint hears someone mag dump in full auto. You know he wanted to look back and watch.

    • @drewthomasllc7429
      @drewthomasllc7429 2 года назад +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 - tuned out of the interview for the auto fire 🔥. 😂😂😂

    • @hockeyman1016
      @hockeyman1016 2 года назад

      @ClassicFirearms what type of ear pro is Clint using. It looks very nice

    • @rdnksubbie
      @rdnksubbie 2 года назад

      Everyone keeps comparing the 5.56 vs the 6mm. How would you say 6mm ARC vs 300 BLKOUT ?

  • @peady64
    @peady64 2 года назад +54

    I’ve built a 16 inch in 6mm ARC. Custom Criterion Core barrel. I am not an accomplished longrange shooter, but I was consistently ringing steel at 800 meters. I’m sure someone more skilled can reach 1000 meters plus with a 16” carbine.

  • @kodywoodward
    @kodywoodward 2 года назад +60

    I just built an 18" 6mm ARC and it is absolutely sweet. I would highly recommend to anyone.

    • @peady64
      @peady64 2 года назад +3

      I just built a 16 incher. It’s a game changer.

    • @kodywoodward
      @kodywoodward 2 года назад +1

      @@peady64 yea, I definitely love mine.

    • @not-fishing4730
      @not-fishing4730 2 года назад +1

      Also built a 6mm ARC for a next-gen deer rifle. The most difficult problem is finding the brass which I'm having to make from 6.5 Grendel. I'd only been looking for a year. Finally I have to reload as California only allows Non-toxic ammo, which Hornady does not make.

    • @spicynachodoritos
      @spicynachodoritos 2 года назад +3

      How's the recoil of the 6 arc compared to 7.62x39 from akm?

    • @smithnwesson990
      @smithnwesson990 2 года назад +5

      I think 6mm ARC is the future. Build reliable 25 round mags for it and it's golden. It has more energy at 800 yards than 5.56 has at 500 and is over the 1000 ft LB of energy out to 300 yards which is pretty much a 1 shot drop. Compared to 5.56 only have 1000 ft LB out to 100 yards and you see the 6 ARC is far better

  • @masterkeep
    @masterkeep 2 года назад +12

    I read an article a little over a year ago where a special ops team had done some testing on barrel lengths. It was somewhere around 10 - 12 inches that the trajectory matched a .308 so they could use a scope marked for distance for .308 but the whole package was a third less in weight.

  • @nealrogers9763
    @nealrogers9763 2 года назад +12

    I'm just finishing a build in a 20" 6mm ARC and I can't wait to take it to the range. So excited to try out this round. I wish it were easier to find the ammo. More companies need to make this round!

    • @suntz8736
      @suntz8736 4 месяца назад

      I'm wanting to do this build, what company are you using for your upper/lower?

  • @greghill9013
    @greghill9013 2 года назад +12

    I have a CMMG Endeavor 300 in 6mm arc and love it. It took 10 month to get but worth the wait.

  • @andycraig6905
    @andycraig6905 Год назад +26

    This has very similar ballistics to .280 British. I think it's pretty interesting that we ended up in almost the same place in terms of developing intermediate cartridges.

    • @buddermonger2000
      @buddermonger2000 Год назад +1

      To be fair, that's 7mm so it's a bigger cartridge. In fact I think it's just generally larger.

    • @reaganriddle1583
      @reaganriddle1583 Год назад +2

      it does except it’s a significantly smaller cartridge and lighter recoiling

    • @mountainsurge7235
      @mountainsurge7235 Год назад +1

      Apples to oranges different

  • @ethanquinn6576
    @ethanquinn6576 2 года назад +59

    I've been intrigued about this round since hearing so much about it from your shot show videos. Seems like it's going to be an awesome round hopefully it can find it's footing and take off

    • @ImmaSaveUFromMe
      @ImmaSaveUFromMe 2 года назад +3

      It won't. 2A grifters still busy deepthroating 6.5 creed

    • @rahtorenripcore1699
      @rahtorenripcore1699 2 года назад +1

      It cause by military don't think be problem for break in.

    • @rahtorenripcore1699
      @rahtorenripcore1699 2 года назад +1

      6mm military trying up grade so deal with armor personal without increase cost much. We went 5.56 cause cost NATO Europe went to it now real body armor fielded and military trying deal with it without to much cost.

    • @justinlance4174
      @justinlance4174 2 года назад

      Well it doesn't have much advantage over 6.5grendel. Match grade 6.5grendel like federal berger actually have a higher bc bullet .560 vs the best 6arc honady a tip match with bc of 511. And cheap 6.5grendel combined with ammo shortages and hornady being the only manufacturer may hamper its sales

    • @mlamar1980
      @mlamar1980 2 года назад +1

      I to am very interested in the 6arc and have been for some time now.

  • @aaronkroll9191
    @aaronkroll9191 2 года назад +38

    I feel like the grendel was trying to fit too big of bullet in too small of a case. This was addressed to an extent with the 224 valkyrie. The 6mm arc seems similar to the valkyrie, but with the advantage of heavier bullets. It seems like a really good balance.

    • @justinlance4174
      @justinlance4174 2 года назад +4

      Not really 6.5grendel federal gold metal match has a bc of .560. The best 6arc hornady a tip match has a bc of .511. They both go subsonic at 1200yds. And grendel is popular in Europe and russia. Unlike 6arc witch is USA only and hornady is the only manufacturer of it. I think it will be hampered by ammo shortages causing people to stay with more standard cartridges over 6.5grendel or 6arc.

    • @maxwellsvader2573
      @maxwellsvader2573 2 года назад +2

      Sorry having had both cartridges 6mm arc far superior, u have to get behind the rifle to experience it

    • @smithnwesson990
      @smithnwesson990 2 года назад +3

      @@justinlance4174 the best 6 ARC has a BC of .534 a 108 gr and secondly the 6 ARC Is going 2550 to 2650 fps vs 6.5 Grendel going 2300 to 2400 fps. 6 ARC is flatter shooting.

    • @smithnwesson990
      @smithnwesson990 2 года назад

      @@justinlance4174 those numbers are wildly inaccurate. That 130 isn't even breaking 2400 out of a 16 inch barrel. Hence a round with a similar BC but gong 200 feet per second faster will be flatter shooting. It's just how it works. The 130 will lose velocity slower because of its weight and higher BC but for 0 to 600 the ARC shoots flatter.

    • @justinlance4174
      @justinlance4174 2 года назад

      @@smithnwesson990 2400 out of a 16 In barrel is excellent for such a high bc heavyweight bullet. And past 600yds the higher bc heavyweight bullet is better. Yes u might have slightly less drop. But more wind drift. And less energy

  • @danjajeff1404
    @danjajeff1404 2 года назад +3

    This is why I love stag arms, they dont forget about us Lefty's. My first AR was a Stag Model 2L Lefty AR. Loved it.

  • @bracoop2
    @bracoop2 2 года назад +9

    I would rather have a rifle in 6mm arc than 6.5 Grendel. I really hope this round takes off. Keeping its velocity above 2200 feet per second at such long distances is why this round shines.

    • @djl5634
      @djl5634 2 года назад

      I'm the opposite I prefer grendel. It has better bc. Heavy bullets. Federal Gold Medal Match Berger 6.5grendel has a bc of .560 velocity 2550 Vs the best 6arc with bc of .536 at 2700fps. So higher bc hevier bullet with better ballistics and lethality.

  • @brazzy1467
    @brazzy1467 2 года назад +4

    I have two rifle's in 6 ARC now and I love the cartridge. One AR-15 18" barrel and a Uintah Precision UPR-15 upper receiver. My UPR-15 took it's first elk with the Hornady Black 105gr.

  • @mpbassman5339
    @mpbassman5339 2 года назад +15

    I bought a Grendel simply because there has been feeding issues with the 6mm ARC using Grendel magazines. Apparently Geissele has solved that by making proprietary magazines. I would like to hear more about this subject

    • @chasemichaud9519
      @chasemichaud9519 2 года назад +1

      I had a 6mm arc ar15 and kept having feeding issues very often, using different grendel magazines. Didn't seem to matter which ones. So I gave up on it for now. I love the round though. I really hope the geissele mags fix the problem

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад +2

      I have one that has no feeding issues from grendel mags. What brand mags were you using?

    • @chasemichaud9519
      @chasemichaud9519 2 года назад +3

      @@mmardell9262 e-lander and asc

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад +4

      @@chasemichaud9519 I am using cheap ar stoners. In combination with a ballistic advantage barrel, not that that should make a difference.

    • @chasemichaud9519
      @chasemichaud9519 2 года назад +1

      @@mmardell9262 good to know. How's the accuracy on your BA barrel?

  • @KB-bs4ct
    @KB-bs4ct 2 года назад +39

    How far is a thousand rounds? Have not heard of that measurement before.

    • @Kattbirb
      @Kattbirb 2 года назад +7

      Given the cartridge overall length I can find on a quick Googling, that seems to be 2,260 inches.

    • @OlTrailDog
      @OlTrailDog 2 года назад

      @@Kattbirb times 1000. ;-)

    • @aaron.from.winchester6744
      @aaron.from.winchester6744 2 года назад

      Maybe it took 1000rds to finally hit steel? lol.

    • @ThePatriotParadox
      @ThePatriotParadox 2 года назад

      I just wanna know how much a box is if you can find it

    • @Kattbirb
      @Kattbirb 2 года назад +1

      @@ThePatriotParadox looks like .308 prices for hunting and match ammo. Not sure about plain fmj, but probably triple what .308 ball can be had for.

  • @stephenhair5501
    @stephenhair5501 2 года назад +20

    I'm staying with the 6.5 Grendel. For my hunting and shooting conditions, it just does everything that I want it to do and does it well. I like the larger frontal area and the 120 grain weight of the bullet. If I want to go smaller, I'll just put the .223 upper on and bang away. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Mithradates_of_Los_Angeles
      @Mithradates_of_Los_Angeles 2 года назад +4

      Can someone explain why would,go with 6 mm arc instead of the more readily available 6.5 Grendel especially since the weight and bullet seems identical and 6.5 Grendel is more available?

    • @MinecraftMasterNo1
      @MinecraftMasterNo1 2 года назад +2

      @@Mithradates_of_Los_Angeles 6 arc is better for long distance shots. with better velocity on paper and whatnot. so people chasing numbers like it. but I find that it defeats the point of an assault rifle. so yeah grendel is just better for the avg consumer.

    • @djl5634
      @djl5634 2 года назад

      I prefer 6.5grendel. It has cheap affordable ammo like wolf that was 5$ pre pandemic. Also with match ammo has higher bc. And better ballistics.

    • @djl5634
      @djl5634 2 года назад

      @@MinecraftMasterNo1 not really 6.5grendel Gold Medal Match Berger 6.5 has a bc of .560 at 2550. The best 6arc is 108 grn Hornady bc.536 velocity 2700. Their is no less or more drop or velocity or energy differences between the 2 at 1000 yds.

    • @csvfsev1450
      @csvfsev1450 2 года назад

      I'm not an american and do not understand what do you guys mean by saying "i just built that firearm" ? Rifles are not supposed to be already built by arms companies selling them ?

  • @injuredoutdoorsman9011
    @injuredoutdoorsman9011 2 года назад +3

    I built a very nice, completely custom 6.5 Grendel using an Øx Firearms receiver set right before 6mm ARC came on scene. You never know if a new cartridge will take off or not, but now I’m wishing I had waited a while, and chambered it in 6mm ARC… this being said, 6.5 Grendel perfectly suits my needs, as I only plan to shoot out to 1k yards and hunt medium size game with it.

  • @aaronsholar8067
    @aaronsholar8067 2 года назад +4

    I'm currently building a 14.5in Proof Research 6mm ARC....it looks amazing but i'm currently deployed so i'll let you know what i think when i get home!

    • @AverageGrunt
      @AverageGrunt 2 года назад

      I built a radian with jp bolt head and proof 16in barrel going to take it out this weekend with my Iray alpha and some coyotes hopefully haha

    • @csvfsev1450
      @csvfsev1450 2 года назад

      @@AverageGrunt what do you guys mean by "building" rifles? Don't you buy firearms accurately built by companies? Sorry I'm french and do not understand that point.

  • @wtsane5449
    @wtsane5449 2 года назад +24

    That's great, what's the cost per round compared to 5.56? What's the availability in bulk? Are there designated full time production lines at several manufacturers?

    • @nickbono8
      @nickbono8 2 года назад +3

      My first thought as well: How much per round since it’s only made by Hornady at the moment? I’m sure if this becomes a popular cartridge we will see more platforms and manufacturers to choose from which will draw down cost.

    • @XDWX
      @XDWX 2 года назад +7

      I have seen $1.50 -$2.00 per round as of the day this video is out.

    • @wtsane5449
      @wtsane5449 2 года назад +18

      @@XDWX then respectfully, that's a hard no. It does nothing the 5.56 doesn't already do, and one is never going to get a 1000 meter shot in the deep south. It appears to be flavor of the month, but there is ALWAYS another month. If it's still around in bulk in a decade, maybe.

    • @meltdown1232000
      @meltdown1232000 2 года назад +1

      From the video, it seems that Hornady is the only manufacturer right now. Costs will be sky high.

    • @paulpatriot1776
      @paulpatriot1776 2 года назад +2

      Great questions. I personally don’t buy into the latest and greatest marketing of new calibers and “improved” ballistics…..when well established calibers are still effective in achieving the objective.

  • @mattd603
    @mattd603 2 года назад +16

    Great idea but I have to wait & see. There was the .224 valkyre, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 spc all were supposed to be the next best thing.

    • @rhekman
      @rhekman 2 года назад +8

      Funny how the Swedes had it figured out over 100 years ago.

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад +2

      I can attest to mine being a tack driver, plus is very easy to make 1000 yard shots. It also blows coyotes out like a candle. I can't complain.

    • @Super-Kuper
      @Super-Kuper 2 года назад +3

      Only one that’s stuck around is the Grendel

    • @justinlance4174
      @justinlance4174 2 года назад +1

      6.5grendel is awesome. Cheap steel cased ammo. Better performance in an ar15. And has great longer range performance. In a lightweight package. Bolt actions. Ak47s and ar15s are chambered for it. Reliable magazines have been developed. And the cmmg powerbolt has done away with bolt issues

    • @ChristopherKnN
      @ChristopherKnN 2 года назад +1

      All of those choices beat the original 556. I love my Grendel.

  • @gusatl2068
    @gusatl2068 2 года назад +23

    Personally.. I don’t need that much distance. 8.6 BLK is around the corner and has shorter package options. 12.5” Subsonic has more energy than 16” 308 WIN.

    • @OlTrailDog
      @OlTrailDog 2 года назад +9

      Personally..I need much more distance. 105mm howitzer is around the corner and has longer package options. Way more energy than 12.5" subsonic. Oh, gee whiz...apples and oranges. ;-)

    • @gusatl2068
      @gusatl2068 2 года назад

      @@OlTrailDog Enjoy your tree mile fantasy shooting. 👍🏼

    • @taylorcleblanc
      @taylorcleblanc 2 года назад

      Apples to oranges. Zero comparison.

    • @jamesrobinson7732
      @jamesrobinson7732 2 года назад +1

      150 gr going 2600 fps out a 16" = 2251 foot pounds
      For a subsonic bullet traveling 1100fps it would take an 838 gr bullet to match that muzzle energy.
      That's literally 1.6 ounces, that means it would weigh significantly more than a standard shotgun slug over 50% more. Lol. You have to have misinterpreted something at some point here because that round doesn't weigh that much lol while Q has not published the bullet weights of the loads they've cooked up yet, that just simply isn't realistic sorry
      Perhaps you read that the SUPERSONIC loads out of a 12.5" barrel match 16" 308. Lolol

  • @OlTrailDog
    @OlTrailDog 2 года назад +2

    Put my gas 6mm ARC together this winter. Cost me $650, minus scope, using Aero Precision blemished parts on sale. 22" button barrel and maybe upgrade in the future to cut barrel and foo foo trigger. I figure I can always reconfigure for a different caliber or use some parts in a bolt gun if I decide to go that route.
    Personally, I would never hunt elk with the 6ARC. I have other artillery for that, e.g. 270 Win that consistently put meat on the table. There was a reason the military was looking for a solution for the shortcomings of the 223/5.56, i.e. lethality at an increased range in the AR15 platform. The 6.5 Grendel has the same shortcomings. It may never be adopted by the military overall, but it is still an excellent AR15 round for some needs, perhaps the best yet. Remember there are countless cartridges that have not fit the bill for military use.

  • @Kyle-sr6jm
    @Kyle-sr6jm 2 года назад +9

    6mm-6.5 Grandel, 6mm PPC, 6MM-223 have been around for a long time. There iare no magic cartridges. There are alwsys trade-offs in mass, velocity, BC when limited to AR mag length. Really long, slippery BC bullet designs, seating depth, and the AR mag lenght hit a wall of compatibility.
    The 6mm is in a sweet spot, as a compromise, but it is a compromise.
    Personally the 6.5 Grendel is damn hard to beat as a AR hunting cartridge. Having played with 6mm AR wildcats for years, the 6mm is definitely a good projectile, but I would rather give up a little velocity and get a little more lead.

  • @ssoos7701
    @ssoos7701 2 года назад +24

    Seems like a really neat combination. But isn't the parent case, the 6.5 Grendel still superior?

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад +15

      According to hornady this cartridge carries more energy down range than the grendel.

    • @ravissary79
      @ravissary79 2 года назад +22

      Grendel is better in 2 ways: bullet mass for hunting. And cheap steel fmj.
      That's it.
      6mm has better BC with higher velocities. Its more similar to 224 Valk and 6.5 Creedmoor as far as being high bc, AND flat shooting.
      The only shortcoming is its still barrel dependant compared with 6.8 spc and 300 blk, but it obliterates both at long range, even from an equivalent barrel.

    • @stagarmsofficial
      @stagarmsofficial 2 года назад +6

      ​@@mmardell9262 6mm Arc holds more accuracy overall especially at longer distances.

    • @benjaminjordan2762
      @benjaminjordan2762 2 года назад +1

      I watch a couple in Idaho tear up coyotes with the 6mm ARC. That is one awesome cartridge that I plan to add to my lower.

    • @garyjohns4711
      @garyjohns4711 2 года назад

      @@benjaminjordan2762 where can we see this, was it a video?

  • @robertbutton9142
    @robertbutton9142 2 года назад +2

    I got a 6mm ARC in a CMMG and i love it. It's an amazing round.

  • @2Potates
    @2Potates 2 года назад +4

    This is what the NGSW's 6.8 should have been.

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 8 месяцев назад

      The cartridge diameter is too large for the AR15 platform, bolts break quick and the mags have bulging and feeding problems. The big green never looked at the Grendel seriously because of those problems and the 6Arc has the same problems.

  • @jacobgill4808
    @jacobgill4808 Год назад +1

    Seals are already using this round...it extends engagement distances well without much tradeoff in weight ..recoil..ect

  • @stevebrownjr7896
    @stevebrownjr7896 2 года назад +1

    I was getting ready to pull the trigger on one this week. D#$@ ammo is high and out of stock everywhere. I know its new but D$#@. so I went with 300 winn mag

  • @Hothenrik
    @Hothenrik 2 года назад +5

    I can't wait to try my Grendel and Arc and see how different they are in accuracy and velocity. As the Grendel cartridge is literally just a hair longer and the Arc bullet is a little more slender, hmmmmm.....🤔

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 Год назад

      6mm will shoot flatter, a 95gr SMK hits around 2800 out of an 18" barrel.

  • @deerkillsummer
    @deerkillsummer 2 года назад +10

    We need a 6 ARC VS 6.5 Grendel

  • @mlrllama
    @mlrllama 2 года назад

    Love how the interview is conducted on the range, talking over automatic fire, ringing AR500 plates...
    'Murica!

  • @greghill9013
    @greghill9013 2 года назад +4

    Hornady Optimized the 6mm arc for 18" barrel

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 8 месяцев назад

      Hornady copied the 6mmAR, 243LBC and 6mm Predator that had existed 10 years before they renamed it the 6mm ARC. They didn't optimize anything.

  • @thedefinitive6296
    @thedefinitive6296 2 года назад +4

    Definitely interested. Of all the newer cartridges to come out, I'd be thr most likely to adopt this one

    • @ravissary79
      @ravissary79 2 года назад +2

      It seems to be the best new little round contender for effective military use, or all range medium sized game hunting from a petite package with hardly any recoil.

    • @justinlance4174
      @justinlance4174 2 года назад

      Go 6.5grendel it has cheap ammo. Wolf steel for 7$ a box or ppu brass cased for 12$ a box. It's better for hunting. And has higher bc bullets than 6arc. The cheaper 6arc is 30$ a box. And only hornady makes it.

    • @ravissary79
      @ravissary79 2 года назад

      @@justinlance4174 you can get 7$ steel wolf now? The price shot up much higher.
      And PPU? I thought they stopped making it. These are prices I was buying both at 7 years ago, certainly not current year.
      Where are you buying PPU Grendel? I used to love that stuff. Good numbers for the price back in the day.

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 Год назад

      @@ravissary79 Any cartridge based on the 7.62x39 or 220 Russian will not work for a military cartridge in an AR15. They do not feed well enough and the bolts aren't strong enough. Build a bigger gun and mags to fit like LWRC did with the 6.8 and they'll work. Stick them in an AK and they'll work.

  • @elwhastrummer
    @elwhastrummer 2 года назад

    I'm loading my own 6mm ARC, for about .97 cents a round. That's with Hornady 108gr ELD-X'S...
    That said, I'm having a blast doing ladder tests, and working out loads for my 22" AR platform rifle. I never thought I'd ever be shooting anything but 5.56mm, but here I am. And the neat thing about it, is I'm getting way better results shooting at 300 yards with 6arc than with 5.56. I just picked up a pound of LeveRevolution, so will be at the range this weekend, working up a load that emulates the Hornady factory ammo.
    This is a lot of fun!!!

  • @dependablekit5500
    @dependablekit5500 2 года назад +1

    I absolutely love my new 20inch 6mm arc!!!! 1 use 7.62×39 ar15 mags as well 2 totally outperforms 308 at distance 3 it will replace the 5.56

    • @breckfreeride
      @breckfreeride 2 года назад

      Nope. 308 at distance has way more energy. Half a moa vs .25 moa whoopity doo.

  • @J.Young808
    @J.Young808 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been waiting for 2 years for SanTan to get my upper and lower built so I can get my 6mm ARC finished. I’m also waiting on a carbon wrapped 18” barrel.

  • @BattleChemist
    @BattleChemist 2 года назад +3

    My 6.5 Grendel with 12" Faxon Gunner BBL in AR Pistol form hits half-size IPSC targets consistently at 350 yards using Hornady Black 123gr ammo with a 4" group prone with no support (no bipod or bags, just my arms/hands)... I see no reason to change.

  • @maxwellsvader2573
    @maxwellsvader2573 2 года назад +1

    Been on this cartridge for a little over year reloading, experimenting etc love this round

  • @GammaRayTrae
    @GammaRayTrae 2 года назад +2

    Looking forward to the 277 fury when it becomes mainstream but this can scratch the itch in the mean time

  • @chasemichaud9519
    @chasemichaud9519 2 года назад +1

    Yes to the 12.5 6 arc. Would be interested in that

  • @MrCannonsdad
    @MrCannonsdad 2 года назад +4

    I’m a Grendel fan. This is intriguing but how much more different to justify another rifle and round? How far will I shoot to make a difference and with a loss of mass does the velocity gained with the arc make up for it?

    • @justinlance4174
      @justinlance4174 2 года назад +4

      6.5grendel is better. Federal berger gold metal match 130grn 6.5grendel has a bc of .560 at 2550. The 6arc best hornady a tip match 108grn has a bc of .536 at 2650fps. Grendel has the higher ballitic coefficient heavy bullet moving almost as fast. Long range u wouldn't see much difference. And 6.5grendel has cheap ammo. And is better for hunting medium game. Both are not ideal past 800 900yds in my opinion anyway

    • @djl5634
      @djl5634 2 года назад

      I prefer 6.5 grendel over 6arc. Not much difference between the 2 at longe range using the best loads in both. But 6.5grendel actually has cheap ammo options like wolf steel cased. It sells around 5$ a box pre pandemic

  • @milo555100
    @milo555100 11 месяцев назад

    It’s a .243 or 6mm Creedmoor with less juice that can be used with a mini bolt action or fired out of an AR15. All good.
    The platform options and bullet options make it special.
    It’s intriguing as many cartridges have been. It isn’t the Holy Grail. Don’t get worked up. It is a cute little cartridge though. Just like the Grendel.

  • @moshebenyahudah3509
    @moshebenyahudah3509 2 года назад +3

    Yes! 6mm Arc is the future for the AR-15 platform.

  • @giarcsavage
    @giarcsavage 2 года назад

    ballistics aside, i'm just glad we still have innovation, and specialization. That's what will keep future generations interested in maintaining this industry.

  • @Leonarco333
    @Leonarco333 2 года назад +1

    I would have to see ammo availability and long term barrel characteristics. 6mm tends to have drastically more throat erosion than 5.56 and 7.62. So what is your barrel life expectation with 6mm ARC?

  • @chrislemaux1181
    @chrislemaux1181 2 года назад

    6.5 Grendel does everything I need it to do and then some. But the ACR is looking sweet. Who nows a 6mm ARC upper may one day find itself at my front door 😁

  • @JoeyBaby47
    @JoeyBaby47 2 года назад +1

    If I had the money when this cartridge was first released, I would have done it, but since the 8.6 BLK announcement, I'm more interested in seeing what that cartridge will do over the 6mm ARC.

  • @OffTheGrid1982
    @OffTheGrid1982 2 года назад

    I never seen Clint this excited. A range day to remember

  • @Jay-mv7xv
    @Jay-mv7xv 2 года назад +3

    Great content as always!
    Exciting news about the 6mm Arc!

  • @m118lr1
    @m118lr1 8 месяцев назад

    I have 6mm ARC and also the 22 ARC. I like the cartridge.

  • @XrayMike17plus1
    @XrayMike17plus1 Год назад +1

    Is a 6mm upper a true swap- out for 5.56 or do you need to fiddle with buffer weights and springs?

  • @stephenkitcoff9177
    @stephenkitcoff9177 2 года назад +5

    Originally I was interested in the .260 Remington. At the counter at the local gun store was in that discussion and the guy next to me said "if your in the boonies and need more ammo will you find the .260 or will you find the .308?" Maybe the 6mm ARC is a hot round but as you noted only one company making it right now.

    • @dannygordon1106
      @dannygordon1106 2 года назад

      Finding 6.5 grendel has proven to be difficult at times. I built mine 2 years ago, 6.5 Grendel 18 inch fluted stainless 1-8 twist Aero barrel. Shoots like a dream, double tapped 18 inch plate @ 200 yards, I couldn't ask more from a round. But like I said availability is the down side.

    • @greenacres4518
      @greenacres4518 2 года назад +1

      Yup. Important. Super popular cartridges are impossible to find in any crisis situations. Lesser popular calibers tend to be in stock and cheaper for components. I always check brass availability before building a rifle. Many times, I buy the brass 1st (Lapua or Peterson).

    • @breckfreeride
      @breckfreeride 2 года назад

      Mags are hard to find, bolt face is weird, weak sauce compared to 308

  • @MrKingArthurhk
    @MrKingArthurhk 2 года назад +7

    One: has Stag finally staked their castle nut? Two: does it suppress anymore than a 556 that still requires ear pro.

    • @ChristopherKnN
      @ChristopherKnN 2 года назад +1

      It's 6mm, so you can't use a 556 can. The next option is a .30cal can which would not suppress as well.

  • @ryanpatton5937
    @ryanpatton5937 2 года назад +1

    I have been trying to get my hands on a 6mm arc rifle for the past year and still no luck

  • @s.armitage3963
    @s.armitage3963 2 года назад +3

    Maybe I missed it, what's the barrel life on these? It's gotta be short. 🤔

    • @michaelcrafton9821
      @michaelcrafton9821 2 года назад

      Depends on the manufacturing of the barrel.

    • @AverageGrunt
      @AverageGrunt 2 года назад

      Actually someone has put 4k plus and it’s still shooting great

  • @mi777ke777
    @mi777ke777 2 года назад +1

    Classic Firearms theme song be like " Come, come on, you need...buy a gun, Come on, come on" lol

  • @CaptGus
    @CaptGus 2 года назад +3

    I think I’m sticking with my 6.5 Grendel I’m not spending more money in a whole new cartridge again.

  • @AzzKicker-bz1cb
    @AzzKicker-bz1cb 2 года назад +5

    It’s awesome to try to hear what you guys are saying when someone starts firing at the time you’re talking!!!
    Great way to mask everything being said!!!
    Do I have questions?
    Absolutely!!!
    How about refilming the video AWAY from the active HOT range!!!
    Seriously, you couldn’t go to a more private range or use a range that wasn’t being used by everyone trying out the 6mm ARC on full auto THE ENTIRE TIME YOU WERE FILMING????

  • @youreright7534
    @youreright7534 3 месяца назад

    Grendel holds supersonic in a 18" barrel to ~1150 yards but with 20% more weight. 6mm holds supersonic to 1200 with 22" barrel. Its no comp

  • @Americanstruggle
    @Americanstruggle 2 года назад +2

    Why would I choose 6mm arc over 6.5 grendel? Honestly, the 6.5 grendels extra mass out to 500 or 600 yards, seems like it would be my choice and hit harder.

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад +2

      Actually that extra weight works against you at extended ranges. The ARC has more velocity. If you look at hornadys web site on it they say it has better penetrating power out at 600ish(something like that) yards because it is moving faster.

    • @Americanstruggle
      @Americanstruggle 2 года назад

      @@mmardell9262 at extended. Im looking at a hunting cartridge for deer and hogs. 1000 yards is not even in the picture. 300 yards max and in is cool for me. But I hear at 500 to 600 yards, its still close to 1000 in energy. Let's face it, most wont even hit a target consistently past 600 yards

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад +1

      @@Americanstruggle this is true in terms of hunting. But for long range. Fun both are great cartridges.

    • @ChristopherKnN
      @ChristopherKnN 2 года назад +1

      @@mmardell9262 Velocity is only a part of the equation for penetration. Sectional density and bullet design determines penetration.

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад

      @@ChristopherKnN which is why the 6mm shines so well

  • @arniewillis6265
    @arniewillis6265 2 года назад +1

    Does it penetrate ballistic vest better than 6.5 grendel

  • @SM-eu5xl
    @SM-eu5xl 2 года назад

    I own / built 3 6mm ARC’s. I have hunted with them and killed quite a few pigs with them . They are a legit hunting and long range accuracy round. Would I replace a 6.5 Grendel rifle with one if I owned that caliber first? No. Not enough difference in my opinion to warrant the cost to replace. If I was a guy on the fence between them, not owning either yet,,, I would lean towards 6mm ARC. The 6mm ARC can do everything the 6.5 Grendel can.. and then some more. Longer range supersonic, flatter shooting, less wind drift. Short range, it’s a wash. Both work equally well.

  • @scottlawrence1826
    @scottlawrence1826 2 года назад +3

    Man I’d love to see some gel tests with this round!

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 Год назад

      It's not going to be as effective for hunting as the 6.8 or Grendel but for long range paper punching and varmints it will be better.

  • @Lylo-mj8ek
    @Lylo-mj8ek 2 года назад

    We have all seen Clint excited before, But I swear as fast as he was talking I thought he was going to explode over this 6mm ARC! 🤣😂😉 Peace.

  • @itsme_Dio
    @itsme_Dio 2 года назад +4

    I’ll stick with my 6.5 Grendel for my long range AR needs.

  • @Starcraft98marine
    @Starcraft98marine 2 года назад

    Now to make dedicated bolt heads that won’t shear off
    Mag reliability, cost prohibitive ammo is what cost the Grendel.

  • @BullMkt645
    @BullMkt645 2 года назад

    great idea Clint about the sbr hopefully they make one and you can do a comparison video 300blk/sig rattler?

  • @WayneBryant360
    @WayneBryant360 2 года назад

    Yes barrel life is impressive on top of everything else.

  • @harleyshaneepperson871
    @harleyshaneepperson871 2 года назад

    *.22LR Top 5 Fight Clint, Alek, Katie, Matt. Ryan picks his favorite*

  • @MrSavage170
    @MrSavage170 2 года назад

    Ordered the barrel today to start my assembly of one

  • @theflyingwelshman5338
    @theflyingwelshman5338 2 года назад +1

    6mm arc would be a great caliber for my militia. We normally train to fire outside the range of the 5.56, so we normally use 6.5 Grendel, but this might be a decent upgrade.

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 8 месяцев назад

      Any cartridge known for breaking bolts and having feeding issues shouldn't be a choice for combat.

    • @theflyingwelshman5338
      @theflyingwelshman5338 8 месяцев назад

      @@crashdsnowman1 any bolt known to break and any magazine follower known to cause feeding issues should not be considered a choice for combat.
      There, fixed it for you.

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 8 месяцев назад

      @@theflyingwelshman5338It isn't the follower it is the mags are too narrow for the cartridges to stack correctly, stack them on a table and measure the width then measure the width of the mags inside. We have been dealing with that problem since 2005. The bolts have been open up too far, the rim around the case head is too thin and provides no additional strength to the bolt lugs. Only .139" of the lugs have 100% attachment to the bolt body, Watch the Grendel forums, every few months someone posts about breaking a bolt.

    • @theflyingwelshman5338
      @theflyingwelshman5338 8 месяцев назад

      @@crashdsnowman1 that’s the fault of the rifle designers, not the cartridge.

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 8 месяцев назад

      @@theflyingwelshman5338It's the fault of Bill A trying to shove a cartridge that is that big into an AR15, the rifle existed 50 years before the cartridge.

  • @ryanop6154
    @ryanop6154 2 года назад

    Finally got mine put together now just gotta get to the range. Gotta find more ammo too

  • @indymac7
    @indymac7 2 года назад

    Hopefully an upgrade to the AR platform for the military

  • @mccwho
    @mccwho 2 года назад +1

    What are your thoughts on converting a Valkyrie over to 6mm ARC?
    More consistent, accuracy, etc ???
    How much better is the barrel life?

    • @crashdsnowman1
      @crashdsnowman1 Год назад +1

      Depends on the use. A Valkyrie shooting 80gr ELDs will shoot flatter than any other AR15 cartridge. If you're shooting long range paper and Varmints the Valkrie may be the better choice. It has stronger bolts and feeds better also.

    • @mccwho
      @mccwho Год назад +2

      @@crashdsnowman1 agreed.
      I have decided to give it another chance. But I will be doing my own reloading and I'll also be changing the barrel to a faster twist. I don't think 1:7.5 is fast enough. I talked with Bartlein I going to go for a gain twist barrel with a match chamber when I have the time and cash. For now I'm more focused on doing work on my known to be good competition rifles.

  • @s.armitage3963
    @s.armitage3963 2 года назад +2

    6.5 gren is badass, especially out of a short barrel. 12.5" gren>any 7.62x39... look it up, ballistics don't lie.

    • @strykeback1
      @strykeback1 2 года назад +1

      Would say but you can find 7.62x39 anywhere until Russia got busy with Ukraine…

    • @s.armitage3963
      @s.armitage3963 2 года назад +1

      @@strykeback1 with the Russian ammo import bans 7.62x39 (at an affordable price) was a limited engagement anyway.

  • @nealbarten837
    @nealbarten837 2 года назад

    BUILDING MINE AS I TYPE. Clint, love ya, but maybe not do an interview, ON the firing line, when people are doing full auto mag dumps of howitzers. Maybe.

  • @peterreily1490
    @peterreily1490 2 года назад +2

    6mm arc, the baby 6.5 grendel. Please, everyone jump on the 6 arc so my 6.5 grendel is more available.

  • @seanmikhael1767
    @seanmikhael1767 2 года назад

    This is interview is chaos

  • @user-pq4by2rq9y
    @user-pq4by2rq9y 2 года назад

    I bet those high bc bullets and a 11 inch barrel are a match made in heaven.

  • @dilldowschwagginz2674
    @dilldowschwagginz2674 2 года назад

    Shot it last spring in Tennessee at a major gun retailer. Very awesome

  • @adamelam6385
    @adamelam6385 2 года назад

    I'd like to see our military adopt this caliber. Way more realistic than a super charged .22. This rifle in the hands of the USMC would be amazing.

  • @bubblefish17
    @bubblefish17 2 года назад

    Full auto always puts a smile on my face. :)

  • @aerotigershark455
    @aerotigershark455 2 года назад +5

    I would have liked to have seen more full automatic firing from all of you guys.

  • @justa3v619
    @justa3v619 2 года назад

    Man I wanted one of these when the caliber first hit the market but then ammo disappeared and now that I’ve had time to think about it I really don’t see a big enough performance difference between the 6mm arc and 6.5 Grendel and I’m already all in on Grendel. Been shooting it for 7-8 years now I have a 12” 16” and an 18” Grendel now along with a couple thousand rounds on top of a bunch of reloading supplies for the Grendel. The 6mm arc is definitely better than the 6.5 Grendel I think but just not that much better. I regularly shoot my Grendel’s out to 600yds with no problem and its capable of way more than that. 6 years ago I sold my 270win deer rifle and all I’ve used since is a 6.5 Grendel even taken white tail with the 12” Grendel I have. A 120gn federal fusion is probably my favorite deer round but there’s plenty other good ones. I used the 115gn barnes vor-tx last year and really liked them. Speaking of velocity those fusions are getting down range from my 18” at 2580fps and the 115gn barnes a little over 2600fps. I have some 100gn nosler ballistic tips handloads going almost 2800fps and the American eagle 90gn tnt are going over 2800fps. And there isn’t much drop off with the 12” barrel they average about 2300-2450fps from the 12” depending on what round it is. I think ima eventually build a 6mm arc upper just because this is merica and I can only thing holding me back is when I’ve seen ammo in stock it’s $2 a round. Another plus for the Grendel is they make wolf. The wolf isn’t the most accurate but it’s good for plinking and storing up on.

    • @justinlance4174
      @justinlance4174 2 года назад

      Yep they always compare low bc grendel vs high bc 6arc. Federal gold medal match Berger 6.5grendel has a bc of .560. 6arc hornady a tip is the highest bc 6arc and its bc is only .511. Both are supersonic to 1200yds. Grendel is better for hunting. 6arc is mayby better at long range. But neither are ideal past 900yds in my opinion anyway. I'll stick with 6.5grendel cause I use mine to hunt medium game.

    • @justa3v619
      @justa3v619 2 года назад

      @@justinlance4174 yep that’s mostly what I use mine for is deer hunting and in south Mississippi I really have no where to shoot any farther than 600yds anyways.

  • @Daniel7.62
    @Daniel7.62 2 года назад

    Seems like a very spicy round. It may be my next purchase if I can find one.

  • @gunstanksplanes9001
    @gunstanksplanes9001 2 года назад

    6mm ARC. Flavor of the year. Next....277 Fury.

  • @skyblizzy8112
    @skyblizzy8112 2 года назад

    First time hearing about that I'm as excited as I was the first time I heard about five seven

  • @HiVoltish
    @HiVoltish 2 года назад +3

    Barrel manufacturers must drool when they look at that round.
    Edit:throat erosion for those that don't know. It's like tire manufacturers promoting drift racing.

  • @alfredjr2k556
    @alfredjr2k556 2 года назад

    Stag Arms ARC 6mm assault rifle is here! Credit to Clint for showing me the greatest! There are 2 version called MK. 18 and MK. 16

  • @clarkrp1960
    @clarkrp1960 2 года назад +1

    Where is the Army going with their new round? I keep hearing different calibers being considered.

    • @ravissary79
      @ravissary79 2 года назад +2

      6.8 is the caliber the army's program is focused on. There's essentially 2 competing versions that shoot the same projectile at similar speeds. (Not SPC)
      The 6mm arc was developed to meet a DOD request for intermediate sized DMR use and the barret rec7 recce rifle, which the DOD ordered over a year ago.
      It would need to be more powerful to qualify as a competitor to the NGSW. But if they compromised and used it in the m27 IAR, or the m5 I wouldn't complain. It would still improve infantry effectiveness A LOT.
      1000 yard capable even from a carbine.
      Terminally effective to 700-800 from what I've heard.
      But might not be useful at all for defeating armor past 200 yards or so.

  • @arthurdent5903
    @arthurdent5903 2 года назад +1

    The 6.5 Grendel w/18-20" SPR barrel is light and accurate, great rile...... Why switch to the new hotness !!!!!!!

    • @mmardell9262
      @mmardell9262 2 года назад +1

      My 6mm arc shoots flatter than my uncle's 6.5 grendel at 1000 yards. Both our rifles have the same scopes and his bottoms out at 1000 where mine still has room for adjustment. And mine is only 20 inches where my uncle's is 24.

  • @battleax4609
    @battleax4609 8 месяцев назад

    Looks pretty controllable

  • @garfieldmartinez87
    @garfieldmartinez87 2 года назад

    I’m going to have to get a binary in one of these

  • @BrittanyP9201
    @BrittanyP9201 2 года назад

    Its the best round for the 15 hands down

  • @keenanschouten2582
    @keenanschouten2582 2 года назад

    8.6 black & 6 arc ❤️

  • @thundercatt5265
    @thundercatt5265 2 года назад

    On target: let's play around with that round and find the sweet spot ,different new bullet designs barrel threads, but all about the 6mm ,check in later

  • @rennyrojas3454
    @rennyrojas3454 2 года назад +1

    Interested to see the packages offered by Stag

  • @ru2yaz33
    @ru2yaz33 2 года назад

    Very interested in 6mm ARC, I've always like the .243 Win...18" or 20" barrel.

  • @frankgonzalez3822
    @frankgonzalez3822 2 года назад

    I have a 20 inch AR. So hard to choose from all these new choices, What upper to purchase for 600 yard shots against hogs

  • @dionysis84
    @dionysis84 2 года назад

    How does this compare to the 6mm creed? I guess I dont understand why people aren't using the 6mm creed in AR-10s as the round is almost perfect. Heavier than the 5.56 at almost double and it Flys like a lazer, long and straight with minimal drop & wind drift. People use it in competition so its great at long range