6mm ARC, Versatile or Confused or Settled?
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Because I have larger calibers and cartridges for Medium sized game at extended distance, I have tried to find a good fit for my usage. I think I found it. Now just need to settle on the best loads.
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Hey Dave, I just watched your latest 6ARC video. I myself have been working on my varmint load. At this point I'm where I want to be. But I've built my load with the new Hornady, 80gr ELD VT. Gas gun, 22in 1-8 custom barrel, 30.7 gr8 of Leverevolution, or 29.9 gr of Varget,,, 3000fps avg., 200 zero. 2.255coal, for my barrel lands. This 80 VT was built for these new style calibers from what I was told talking with Hornady tech. Coyote is my main purpose for this gun. The VMax is a shorter bullet and sets different because of its o give, on the bullet. This new bullet is definitely worth trying. Thanks for all the work you do, its helped me a lot
Glad you found the loads that work well for your hunting preference. Thanks for watching.
I have a 6x45 mm and a 243 Win rifle that just absolutely love the 75 gr V-Max. I'm not shooting past 200 yds, so no big deal. I'll look a little deeper at the 6mm ARC, but just might stick with the 6x45 mm. Good luck and stay safe!!! 😉😉😉
What you shoot the best is more important than cartridge choice. Thanks for watching.
Dave. Another good video. Great groups. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thanks Bobcat.
I have become a fan of the 6mmARC; it’s just such an efficient, accurate cartridge, at least in my experience. I’ve settled on a 90 gr. ELD-X bullet with 30.5 gr. of LeverEvolution powder as my go-to load, but I plan on finding a good load for a 100 gr. bullet as well. As of yet, my ARC has only been used on paper and steel out to 400 yards, but I hope to eventually use it for coyote hunting and possibly for pronghorn.
Thanks for sharing your findings.
It is a great little cartridge and fun to shoot. Thanks for watching.
Good morning Dave from South Dakota. I watch your videos for positive research. As always Great groups and keep them in the Bullseye 🎯
Good Mornin' too you!. Thanks for the kind words here.
@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 Dave I'm just in from Mowing the lawns. Can't use the city gun range today. Why are they having a Goat Show near the range. BBQ Goat sounds good . 😆
That last group shot really well. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching and for your comment here.
I’m happy to continually see new developments in ammunition… I have learned the hard way over the years to not knock it till you try it!
Good shooting, I enjoyed the video 👍
I am new to the AR platforms (Less than 4 years). Since learning of the hunting game capabilities of the AR's, I've become more and more intrigued by the various cartridges that are used in this platform. Thanks for watching.
In my opinion, which is worth exactly what you're paying for it, Hornady overplayed the horsepower on this cartridge. Optimally this cartridge is a 95 grain and under pill slinger. Don't get me wrong I really like the cartridge. I have a couple rifles in it. My favorite slug for this is the berger 95 grain vld. I think it's a great compromise between weight and velocity.
I agree completely. Hornady did load this rifle cartridge to meet Dept. of Defense parameters with the 100+ grain loads. If interested in shooting long range, then these higher BC, low drag bullet weights work very well indeed.
Afternoon Dave!!!
I had mine out yesterday!! I was shootin 85g bullets. Its what I want to concentrate on.
Like you, I have other bigger 6's.
I shot Speer BTSP to nearly 3100 with 1" accuracy. ❤❤
Wow, that is fast @ near 3,100 for 85 grainers. Thanks CW.
I agree with the 6 ARC and using the lighter bullets, especially inside of 600 yards and lighter wind. Mine is a tack driver with the 90gr Bergers, 1.5" and better at 300 yards. Easy on the brass too. 👍
Yes, Thanks for your comment here.
With the old rule that you should have at lease 1,000 fpe to take a deer, it is amazing your charts have both 75 and 80 grain loads just under that mark at 300 yards. Definitely makes for a good varmint rifle. Even if you don't get footage this week, would love to hear how you did and maybe see some still photos.
We shall see. Too many chores, too little time.
Im about to test 6mm arc with 65 and 75gr vmax. Ive got staball match, xterm, and Benchmark i'm going to try for coyotes.
Great video as usual. Thank you sir!
Best wishes for great results. Thanks for watching.
Thank you
Thanks for watching.
Nice shooting Dave. I like the Arc
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video, I've been thinking about building or buying an upper in this caliber.
Best wishes on your new upper project. Thanks for watching.
at 3000 fps that would take a Wisconsin white tail... we are talking less than 100 yards for most of the deer harvesting in Wisconsin...
Thanks for watching and for your comment here.
APRIL 22!!! So your chuck hunt is over. Did you post that footage already? 🤔🤷♂️🤠
No, too much to do and so little time. Maybe soon though.
Also and you may have andvi have forgotten but the 90gr eldx bullet, have you tried it?? be happy to send you some!!
Yes, ruclips.net/video/NcBgwQoCsr8/видео.html&ab_channel=DaveStrohmeyer-SaddleUpShootin%27
I really like the 87 vmax, .4 g1 bc and capable of 2900 fps out of an 18 inch gas gun. I would imagine a 90 eldx would be incredibly capable loaded to the same.
Yes the 90gn eld-x works well in the ARC. Thanks for watching.
I've tried to talk myself into 6mm ARC half a dozen times. I've already got 6.5 grendel and 224 Valkyrie... and.243 bolt action. It just doesn't seem to give me anything I don't have covered. It's like a solution to a problem I don't have.
Well said. I just wanted one and the ARC is one cartridge that does live up to the advertising.
gmornin dave
Good Mornin' Mike
Dave I have a question I just picked up a 6mm arc bolt gun 1-7.5 howa 22”
My question is I’m wanting to hunt with the Barnes ttsx 80 gr have you ever used this bullet in the 6mm arc ?
My book is calling for H335
No I have not tested the Barnes TTSX. Best wishes for your hunting season
Have you tried superformance powder yet?? great videos. thanks
No I have not. Superformance seems to be too slow a burning powder for these light bulets in the ARC. Have you tried it?
@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 I have the stuff I just haven't had time. I would love to twist your ear on what's in my brain..103gr eldx with superformance and I think that just because you n I both are running sanders 24in barrels. longer barrel with a bit slower powder?? If u want I can send my number to chat more
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No I have the stuff just haven't had the time. My thoughts was the 103gr eldx with superformance why... we both are running sanders 24in barrels.. longer barrel slower powders.. idk I would love to twist your ear about it.
I have some 103gr n the 90gr eldx.. I would send you some to text if you like.
@@lylewalters909 Thanks Lyle, I have both. The 103 eld-x is what I shot the 2 forked horns with.
Does that second group show the shooter error, or how inconsistent the load is? Do you need more shots to prove that? Is two three shot groups enough to prove anything?
IMO 2 groups isn't enough to say a load is "good" but is enough to say/ show it isn't ;)
Groups that start large won't get smaller, no matter how many rounds you fire :)
In this case as stated, the Sierra Blitz is my favorite load which does suggest I have shot them before this video. Some say a person needs to shoot a 20 shot group to find a true "Cone of accuracy" of a particular load. For me as a hunter I never have had the opportunity to test "Groups" on any one animal. But you are correct on shooting multiple groups, if you are only interested in Match or Competition shooting.
Whose upper are you using? Barrel length?
Sanders Armory. 24"
I am considering getting another AR-15 upper, for hunting deer ( ie does for the freezer)... I'm torn between the 6mm ARC and the 6.5 grendal... I'd need dies either way, but i already have a decent selection of .243 caliber bullets... Dave/ anyone have thoughts/ experience?
The numbers between the ARC and Grendel are close. Because of the heavier for cartridge (120gn.) bullet capacity for the Grendel, it is a good choice for ranges under 250yds. The ARC extends that range by 100+ yards. I have used both on deer and varmints. Both get the job done well.
@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 Thanks! I already have the .243 bullets and the ability to use the 6 ARC for long range (target) shooting is also appealing, just wanted to be sure it'd work on deer (I know, shot placement & proper bullet choice are key)