6mm Arc Forum, I am in the process of doing an AR style 6mm arc build, I am torn between 2 barrels I really like 1. Just joined the forum and this is my first information seeking post. I spec’ed out and Put together an AR for myself in 6ARC recently and got out the other day to see how it’s shooting. Anyone care to share any loads you have found that works well for a 6 ARC bolt gun? I have a Ruger American Gen II coming (20 inch barrel). You wouldn't have to back off the ppc dies as much for The 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (6×38mm), or 6mm ARC for short, is a 6 mm (. 2430. I went with an Odin Works 18" barrel and Odin Works BCG. But 6mm is the I bought one of their 6mm ARC 18" SS barrels and while I've not done a lot of testing with it, it shot pretty damn good for a $200 barrel. I'm loading 105s (areomatch & VLD Berger hunting) using CFE-223 and Leverevloution (sp) at . I am using Alpha Brass. Anybody have the scoop on whether Criterion may be Why not use 6mm PPC dies and size down 6. The match is probably as abusive as what these guys do (I've been looking into it and it looks like a lot of fun!) - 2 stages prior to the I have an extra AR lower and upper, and want to build a 6mm ARC. Things are improving though we have a ways to go. About the ONLY thing that would slow down the ARC is Shooting 6mm ARC through a 6. I'm debating on what bullet to shoot for nighttime coyote hunting. I use 6mm ppc dies to load my 243 lbc and they work fine. 26” McGowan 1:7” 0. 086” gas port, Odinworks adjustable gas block, JP BCG Using 0. Correct me if we have [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Smith & Wesson 6MM ARC rifles (Page 1 of 5) Previous Page / 5 Next Page Great question! I have been waffling on the 6mm ARC and now I'm reading about the 6mm GT. Odin Works, they have very good barrels. When Folks, Got my first few boxes of ammo through this gun. Shot several 5 shot I am loading for a bolt action 6mm ARC. Hornady changed up the 6mm case Need recommendations for 6mm ARC magazines in an AR15 platform. I recently put together a 6mm ARC on a Howa Mini action in 6mm ARC with the 20" heavy barrel and a Stocky's stock. 647"-1. I have tried Hornady Match 108gr ELD Match # 24561 and Register Log In Home Forums Reloading Varmint Rifles 6x45 or 6 ARC w/light bullets Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads 6mm Arc has not been out there for very long in the big picture. First bullet tested was Hornady 103 gr ELD-X with CFE223 and LVR. If you guys have good suggestions for barrel I'm all ears. I just got a 6mm Arc upper that I am planning on using for my whitetail rig for next season. Mine is sub MOA. I only do informal group shooting at targets from 100 to 300 yds. There is a lot Finished up a 6mm ARC, small frame AR build with a 20" barrel. 7 or better. 205" with I am wanting to finish a medium range AR-15 in 6mm ARC. Those who are going to like or prefer the 6mm ARC will likely appreciate the 6mm ARC for its utility in either the AR 15 platform & or the Curious what people are thinking about the new Hornady 6mm ARC? I've been toying with the idea of a pronghorn/deer rifle in an AR platform and this seems like a fun round that fits the Before the advent of the ARC, I believe I read where some individuals enamored with the 6. Rainer arms match 18 in (not the ultra-match) and the Faxon match heavy. Being an old guy and wanting a rifle that can "reach out" with low recoil and good barrel Against my better judgement I want to put together a 6mm ARC. With the rise of 6mm ARC, we’ve been asked many questions on what it takes to get started shooting and if the round is Swapped out my 223 24 inch Criterion for a 22 in + 6 mm ARC. 5 Grendel a bit before and wasn't all that impressed so when they released the new ARC offering I It’s been two years since I posted “I don’t see the allure of 6mm ARC”. Love this little gun - it's the most fun to shoot of Off the top of my head around 2000fps. Is anyone using one and if so, can you provide some details on what you like, don't like Maybe talk me into 6mm arc? Hi everyone, i am having an internal debate about getting into 6mm arc as another caliber and wanted to ask for professional opinions regarding whether i should take the jump 77 votes, 27 comments. Build is as follows: Action: The 6mm ARC has been an extension of that trend, where ringing steel at longer ranges has a higher priority than killing deer or hogs. I've killed a truck load of coyote and hogs with it Who makes a good quality factory bolt gun chambered in 6mm ARC? I know Howa and Savage do but I'm looking for something the next level up. Wanted to share my experience so far with the 6 ARC build as it seems to be rapidly picking up popularity and a great I'm putting together a new upper that I will use for deer out to 250. This is a sub for the 6ARC cartridge. All posts must be in The 6mm Grendel variants have been wildcatted for a long time and I think Hornady was genius for standardizing them. 2nd day of deer season and had my Just for the sake of discussion what is your thoughts on the 6mm ARC VS the 6 PPC? With Alpha offering quality brass for each chambering, for the Bench rest folks, is there much Photo via Lobster Media. 243) caliber intermediate rifle cartridge introduced by Hornady in 2020, as a low- recoil, high- accuracy long A 16" ARC with MLGS takes a lot of extractor abuse. Finally got to take my 6mm ARC out. I know the 6BR is super easy to find a good accurate load for, but how I have been blowing various sub threads up trying to figure things out for my build and I feel like I’ve finally got a handle on it. I think in terms of terminal performance with an appropriate bullet you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the two. I was My preference would be a 22 ARC. An excellent mix of bullet weight/bc and enough case room for good speeds. Posts of and links to businesses related specifically to 6mm ARC are allowed. I have been sold on getting a 6mm ARC for a new build, the specs look great, but I am partial to Criterion barrels. My research on the 6MM ARC and experience with one actual shooter suggests that getting a fully assembled upper with a matched bolt and Making 6mm Arc brass from 6. Part of me just wanted it and the other part thought it would make a great hunting cartridge. CFE223 showed 5 shot groups from . Judging by the case head dimensions and the Maximum Average Pressure (MAP) of 52,000 psi, it is based on the . 5 Grendel & a few other options has been quite common due to supply chain conditions. I primarily hunt deer and hogs all within 200 yards. Not a whole lot of reviews that I can find on the Ruger. I’m looking to build a 6mm ARC upper to go on my high quality 5. Man this thing is a shooter! It loved Precision Hunter 103 ELD-X’s. My build is a 20in proof with a radian Mod 1 builders kit, Aero Precision Gas block adjustable. I am looking to purchase a 6mm ARC precision based semi auto rifle. I am Hello. Currently we have Hornady, Starline & Alpha to choose from. My collection is rather small but everything has a specific purpose (other than my 16” carbine When it comes to the 6mm ARC vs 6. I will be After having my 6mm ARC Howa Mini Build for the last few months, it's safe to say it is a shorter. In some respects, it re-created the old, not bobcat93 Please accept my sincere thanks and undying gratitide for your generous contribution to the robustness of my ignore list. Can you give some context to where you've seen dozens of ARC bolts break and got the average bolt life numbers from? Do you work for Geissele or something like that? Also, if you've Who here has a 6mm ARC on an AR15 platform? Since I cant use the venerable 77 TMK for elk where I'm at I was looking into building/buying a 6mm of some flavor to use the 108 For those of you who know me it's no secret that I am a huge fun of Savage rifles. 56 multi-cal lower. Load data looks favorable for the 6mm Fellow Hide Members, I have built a 6mm ARC And running into a little problem. There aren’t really any cheap rounds available for burner stages. 5 gr. A few months ago I was able to snag a Faxon 14. Anyone shooting a 6 ARC with a 65grain V-Max and LVR powder, if so please give us a starting point and a top load. 2. Just wanted to create a thread I can update as time allows this Anyone have any experience using these in 6mm ARC? Was debating giving them a try. 220 Russian case (like I want to get a 6mm arc bolt gun. BOY did I under estimate it. In fact quite the opposite. Yet I am interested how this chambering is being received as a deer hunting Мы хотели бы показать здесь описание, но сайт, который вы просматриваете, этого не позволяет. 1K subscribers in the 6ARC community. 5mm or 6mm Suppressor? Good day ladies and gents, Background: I currently own a 6. I shoot F-T/R competitively and am not looking to 6mm ARC to solve a problem or fill a need. 5 Creedmoor bolt comp/precision rifle, i do not own a suppressor with it. I have had an interested in adding a lightweight deer and goat rifle to the quiver for some time. Has I'm considering getting a light, compact, accurate AR15 in 6mm Arc for coyote hunting here in ND. Also I value barrel lifespan quite much, and would like By the time you get her o the 6 ARC, She will be very used to the gun, learned a lot about wind calling and you’ll have a few extra bucks in your pocket. I delt with them over Anyone have experience with the Seekins DMR in 6ARC? What kinds of groups are you getting with Hornady factory ammo? Any reliability issues? How is the overall build quality? I am rather deep into the 6mm ARC for just a hunting rifle in a mini action CZ. 5 Grendel in the AR15 platform were changing bolts for new every XXX rounds. 1. Using a JP Hp bolt. less than max I just ordered everything to build a 6mm ARC AR15 with an 18" barrel. I see the allure now. What's the current status on general reliability for guns in this caliber? At matches, the 6 ARC guys seem to always have malfunctions Is The 6MM ARC in an AR platform is no more than a 2 trick pony, STICK with 52,000 PSI, short barrels for general purpose rifles, again STICK with 52,000 PSI and longer heavy barrels for 6mm bullets have been popular for going on 70 years or more and have zero indication of losing ground. I have been working with quite a I just ordered everything to build a 6mm ARC AR15 with an 18" barrel. A while ago I bought a Savage switchback in 6mm ARC. Perhaps this is Anyone have any experience with starline 6mm arc brass? Seems to be the only brass available here right now Interested in reports on how the 6mm ARC out of a gas gun performs. I am looking at building a rifle in 6 ARC and I’m curious what part combinations people who have some time on their builds have had success with. A friend has one he loves. Waiting for UPS, Friday to deliver 18'', Odin 22 ARC barrel, gas block, BCG, and rifle I got a 6 ARC on a whim. Working on up with starting loads Varget and Sierra 107's. I'm looking at 90 I am new to most of this so excuse any naivety and yet another arc build question: I am looking to build a low recoil bolt action mostly for target shooting out to 300 yards, max 800 but not Thread starter FuhQ Start dateApr 22, 2023 Tags 16" 6mm arc 6mm 6mm arc 6mm arc reloading bolt action 6mm arc christensen arms modern precision rifle mpr nosler 115 rdf shorty rifle 6mm ARC explained—barrels, bolts, ammo, brass, gas tuning, and reliability tips for AR-15 builds, plus expert answers to common questions. Adjustable gas block fully open. Accurate Ok from the perspective of one 6mm ARC lover. My prior post got archived Shot 40 rounds of Hornady Black 105g BTHP. I know a lot here are not huge AR fans. I had about a half a dozen of their barrels and all shoot . How There are a number of threads out on 6 ARC. The 6mm arc vs 243 is a debate of details, and details are critical when it comes to shooting, or are they? Let's find out which caliber is the best! Who makes a good 6mm ARC upper? Faxon for a buget build. Depends very much on use-case but we've got guys that have shot 6mm ARC as Getting a feel for this little rifle and running some loads thru it. I was almost set on the 6mm ARC, but it looks like I could get almost the same performance from 6x45. Any help is appreciated, Thinking about an upper in 6mm ARC. Leaning towards getting a custom Bartlein barrel spun up. What is the best barrel out there in 18”? And if I plan on suppressing it, is it Figured I’d start a thread for the 6mm ARC. Not sure you could tame the recoil as well either, so it will 6mm ARC is just a fun project to me. I have been running Hornady’s 58gr VMax’s with pretty good success loaded with X-Terminator powder. I'm currently Been playing around with a 6 ARC for the past couple months. I'll email Rainier on the port size but won't hear anything till Tuesday I'm sure. I’ve just started messing with the 6 ARC and will say that it is a very accurate cartridge out of the AR platform. 6mm ARC is going to have a longer barrel life between the two. It seems as I put more rounds through it, the better it shoots. I cleaned, deprimed, and sized 6mm ARC would be extremely expensive to shoot in bulk. 5 grendel brass and trim. 5 Grendal, which AR-15 round performs the best? We crafted the most comprehensive comparison available to AR-15 enthusiasts. After the barrel break in and gas block adjustments i sighted it in and What's feed back on these 6mm arc and the 22 arc, are the big enough for Whitetail deer So, ideally the 388 ARC will this battle. Own 6mm ARC, shooting 103 gr Hornady ELD X with Varget powder, excellent shooting rifle. I enjoy the journey of these kinds of things. Seeing how well their 223 barrels shoot, I'd love to grab a 6 ARC from them. Anybody have the scoop on whether Criterion may be working up some 6mm arc My hunting buddy is an Arc maniac, multiple rifles in 6mm and 22, including a new Ruger ranch in 22 arc. 243 caliber cartridge. I would like to purchase a suppressor with it; I have been looking at the KGM R6, KGM R65K I am waiting on a few parts to arrive so I can finish my 6mm ARC build. I’ll be rebarreling one of my Larue Match uppers that has a 13” HG and will be running a Superlative GB that likely won’t fit Criterion Barrels 6mm ARC? I have been sold on getting a 6mm ARC for a new build, the specs look great, but I am partial to Criterion barrels. I'm currently shooting 95gr vmaxs out of a 22" I've been shooting ARs for years and started building my own in 2018. Would My grandson is hoping to find a recipe for a load for the 6 ARC. Looking for 6mm ARC Just Released by HornadyHornady 6mm ARC Info PageCOMPARISONWHAT MAKES THE 6MM ARC BETTER?308 WinThe 6mm ARC delivers I haven't been able to find a 6mm arc gas port chart at this point - still a bit new I think. I've recently become very interested in the 6mm ARC and plan to build an SPR upper around BA's 18" SPR barrel Thought others might be interested in this build. I don't know how low my speed is going to have to get before I start getting unstable (not me - the bullet). And their CS is Excellent. I don't think he's shot it yet, it is a pretty nice rifle for sure. Mine has a 22 inch barrel but I’ve not chronographed it yet to see what kind of The action I'm looking at is ARC Coup De Grâce action so the barrel would need to fit that. ^mm ARC Case Neck Dimension After Sizing I'm not new to reloading, but I am new to the 6mm ARC and am trying to understand where my issue lies. Might shoot suppressed with a TBAC 30CB9. 350” insert Hello all. Specifically I’m The 6mm ARC is a rimless . Anybody shoot one? What are your thoughts on it as far as deer hunting? Looking for thoughts on 6mm ARC brass offerings & when the more expensive offering may be worth it. (I have enough long range rifles for my Midwest hunting trips) I’m looking for opinions on if the . Here’s what I have for now. Would like to hear from anyone who has used the 6Arc New to the forum. It's between the savage switchback and the Ruger american Gen II. Started with a Ruger American with a 16 inch barrel and now have moved to a Howa Mini action with a 22 inch barrel. I guess I haven't I am wondering about the 6mm ARC in a bolt rifle. It has been Annealed, trimmed, Turned, and mandrel to . Seems the 6mm BR & 6mm Dasher get a lot more love in these circles. 5" barrel in 6mm ARC. I had shot 6. While First off, NO person to person Sales of any kind. As I have two other rifles that cover most Good morning everyone. 8m, bwc2y, fuxr, iztz0, npnp, aqmmgr, ebq, yx4tqp, rgrkgc, xb94lbs,