This is fortuitous, as it is a delight to reload and seems to like just about all the bullets Ive tried in it. I hired a Mossberg in 243 Winchester to take this multi-tined TX Hill Country whitetail with a single shot. In the 6mm ARC vs. the rest of the calibers vying for your attention, we have to ask if it the next 6.5 Creedmoor. I had a 6mm Norma BR built on a Remington 700 and I could not get it to feed from the magazine. This is only a slight victory, however. Lets break down a few things about this number: So if you have a 24 bolt-action 6mm ARC rifle, thats the velocity you should expect. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. It is based on the previous 22 Nosler and has two features to make it compatible with AR-type rifles: a slightly rebated rim that is the same diameter as the .223 Remington and an overall cartridge length set at 2.26 inches, the same as other AR rounds. For this load, I shot a group of 3 shots on the chronograph, and observed the following: (better chrono data coming in future stories, I had limited components and time). Wildcatters have had a field day with the 6mms, and the list of their creations is long. Thanks Find. Slower, sure, but not enough to matter in the real world on real threats. Long-range started with a cold shot at 600 meters using the reticle followed by one at 1100 meters using confirmed elevation dialed in, holding for wind. Because it fires heavier projectilesup to 110 grainsthan the 5.56 at velocities up to 2,800 fps, the 6mm ARC has the ballistics needed to vastly improve the performance of AR-15 rifles without a lot of added weight. No surprise there since it is about the same weight as the 6 ARC and both used Proof Research barrels. Hornady BLACK 6mm ARC 105 Grain Boat-Tail Hollow Point Match Centerfire Rifle Ammunition, 20, BTHP Match (Save 10%) $34.99 $1.75/Round. I must note here how hard it hit. Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Related Articles. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Using QuickLoad, I worked up the following load: For this load, I shot a group of 5 shots on the chronograph, and observed the following: This load produced very mild indications of pressure on the case rim, and functioned in the rifle well. bullets of the 6mm Creedmoor. That doesnt mean others in that community or those in contact with them may not want 6mm ARC someday, or even give it a try sooner than later. V-MAX Item No. My speed is significantly slower ( 50 FPS) than Gavins at 2552 FPS with an SD of 6. Most problems outside a war zone are handled nicely with 20 rounds and a couple of spare magazines. The faster a bullet leaves the barrel, the farther it flies before hitting the ground, the less it deflects in crosswinds, and the more energy it carries when impacting the target. All of these are heading in the opposite direction. Or hunting? Should I consider another upper? Between 600-1100 was a different story, everything but the 6.8 SPC did well out to 800 meters including the 6 ARC hitting with a bit more authority than the rest. Then theres Hornadys new 300 PRC, Weatherbys 6.5-300 Weatherby, and several more modern speed demons. The new Mossberg rifles chambered for the new 6mm ARC should give similar results with even less recoil -- not that the old 243 Win. Nearly two dozen rifle makers are already chambering for the round, including Browning, Proof, Christensen, Barrett, Mossberg, and Howa. He gave it a 32-degree shoulder and called it the .243 Rock Chucker.. These developments are interesting, and the supreme accuracy achieved by several of the wildcat cartridges make them worthy of mention here. The laser rangefinder, in part. The strings netted three or four out of five, misses were off the edge. Cal December 9, 2018 Leave a comment. As the dust settled and reality set in this dissipated a bit. Another cartridge that deserves mention is the relatively new 24 Nosler. It recoils about 50% less than any long-range 308 Win. Your email address will not be published. They still do. Another interesting development is the 6mm Dasher that was developed by Al Ashton and benchrest gunsmith Dan Dowling. See full disclaimer below. I also measured five fired but not resized factory 6mm ARC cases. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. Heres a quick look at the best of this cohort. of H2O, almost right inbetween a 6 mm PPC, around 32 gr. Image shows 6.5 Grendel cartridge, parent case of the 6mm ARC. Poll: Where are you finding reloading primers and powder? Its 26-inch barrel made the rifle a bit heavy for toting over hill and dale, plus the 1:12-inch twist limited bullet weights to 90 grains or lighter. 223 Rem., and most other cartridges that fit AR-15 length magazines and rifles. Party-poopers will gleefully point out that the 6.5 Grendel was based on the 6mm PPC case necked up, and here it is necked back down to 6mm. Those held a water weight of 34.74 grains with a SD of .14 grains. That doesnt take anything away from what the 6 ARC does and the companies who developed it. ), 6mm ARC brass (new), 6.5x47 (New) Sierra 6mm Gamechanger 90gr and 6.5 130gr Gamechanger, Update on my BadRock 6mm ARC bolt gun and new Hornady Podcast, Custom 700 in 6mm Norma BR (ARC, Timney, Bartlein) *Price drop*. It doesn't need a .308 sized action to work. The 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (638mm), or 6mm ARC for short, is a 6 mm (.243) caliber intermediate rifle cartridge introduced by Hornady in 2020, as a low- recoil, high- accuracy long-range cartridge, designed for use in the AR-15 platform at request of a specialized group within the U.S. DoD for its multipurpose combat rifle program. Follow @UReloader The problem is that Hornady, which developed the 6 mm ARC, made a slight alteration to the case length so that it would be compatible with very long 6 mm bullets that have a high BC. Image shows 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 240 Weatherby Magnum, older and faster than the Hornady 6mm ARC. Hey Gavin and fellow Ultimate Reloader Fans: I had a chance to do more testing today as I finally received some Hornady factory 105 grain Black ammunition. When comparing 6mm ARC vs. 6.5 Grendel, you simply must ask, Will it do something your 6.5 Grendel wont? Not that I can see. When it comes to the 6 ARC vs. everything else, it felt like carrying a 224V with the same length barrel. Using a LabRadar chronograph to measure velocities, we saw an average of . Eight reasons to embrace the Hornady 6mm ARC and other low-velocity cartridges. The short reality is somewhat different. was everything the .244 Rem. As for the 6ARC, I would take a vital shot at 600 meters without hesitation given a solid platform. Availability of factory ammo may be a plus for the 6ARC. 6mm AR (L), 6mm BR (R) Good luck, John 1shot Mar 4, 2013 #4 6mm ARC vs 6mm BR. Mag., the 6mm-204 essentially recreates the 6x47. The 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (6 ARC) by Hornady is a new cartridge that can fire a sleek 6mm (.243) caliber projectile around 2,700 fps with minimal recoil and the 6mm ARC is short enough to fit within the dimensions of a standard AR-15 magazine and it performs very well out of an AR-15 with an 18 inch barrel (what we tested). It stays supersonic farther downrange than the 308 Win. In 100-200yd benchrest competition, the 6PPC is still the "winningest" cartridge around. I tested a bolt-action handgun in 24 Nosler last year and was so impressed with the round that I had a Remington Model 700 originally in .223 Rem. It uses the ever-effective Hornady 100-grain RN InterLock with H4350 powder. 75 GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.181 DIAMETER: 0.243" 75 gr. 1,461. I chose to start with Varget because of what I read about 6mm PPC, and I have a lot on hand! Years ago I authored an article titled Lies, Damn Lies, and Ballistics. Todays fast-twist .223s and heavy bullets have made it effectively obsolete. Probably the most recoil came out of the 6 Creedmoor. You'll need a new barrel, bolt, and mags. While it did well the clear winner was the 6CM, high BC and extra velocity are hard to overcome at this range. It would seem to make a dandy handgun round as well. All testing was completed using 108 grain ELDM from Hornady. bullets straight and seated above the powder reservoir. I have the 6 ARC and getting great results of .250 groups when I do my part. Already offering hunting, practice, and LE (TAP) rounds, the 6mm ARC starts with a firm leg up and should not be discounted without regard to why it was developed. In most woods that I was hunting in at that time, I couldn't . With more case capacity, the 6mm BR can drive the heavier, higher BC bullets needed at long distance. The cartridge is specifically designed to maximize performance in AR-15s with barrels between 12 and 24 inches. shoots the same cadre of 0.243-inch bullets as the .243 Win. All Rights Reserved, Borden's 7mm Rem. Mag. Lets now realistically compare the 6mm ARC vs. five of its perceived competitors. The 6.5 Creedmoor shoots 6.5mm/.264 class projectiles while the 6mm Creedmoor is necked down to shoot 6mm/.243. The 24 Nosler is exceptionally accurate and mild mannered and has cleanly taken numerous midsized big-game animals. If you are looking for 6mm ARC ammunition, components, or parts/gear, check out the following: Dont miss out on Ultimate Reloader updates, make sure youre subscribed! After forming some cases I shot Berger 105 hybrid targets over 27.5 grs. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. Cold shots fell inside half an inch of the center a couple cut the red center dot. Five rounds for effect at 1100 ended the drill. In a 10-mph crosswind the 6mm ARC 108-grain bullet drifts 10.9 inches at 400 yards. However, 25.3 inches of drop at 400yds is by no means terrible. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Some examples include the 6mm-204 and the 6x45. For an ordinary AR-15 rifle chambered for the .223 Rem/5.56mm NATO, a new barrel, magazine and bolt are required to convert to the 6mm ARC. They have 10 solid options ranging in weight from 90 to 110 grains. Lapua brass is easy to find, however the bullet (105 Hybrid) and powder (Varget/H4895) most run will be tough to find. Retested today with 26.3 grs. The ballistics look great. That will undoubtedly change, but not overnight. It is based on the 6.5 Grendel case, and time will tell if it, too, becomes one of the great ones. Cartridge Specs. Not liking Factory ammo so much as the longer OAL is a fair bit more difficult to load the magazine. It is advanced for the AR platform. Savage already offers a few more inexpensive options in 6mm ARC though defiantly not a mini action. But I wanted to get some real-world results with my new CMMG Endeavor 300 6mm ARC AR-15 published as soon as I could, and therefore embarked on an exciting journey. Team Hornaday is the master, bar none. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Many handloaders like the 6mm Rem.s sharper shoulder and longer case, and while its not nearly as popular as the .243 Win., it is nonetheless a great 6mm round. There is nothing more competitve than a 6BR Norma when the wind is consistent or low. (Maybe in 6mm ARC? Factory ammunition at normal prices (if that exists anymore) suitable for defense, duty, target, and hunting is more available than similar calibers after decades of use. With the super bullets and modern powders of today, I cant imagine a better deer and antelope round. I used the lathe to modify a 6.5 Grendel bushing die and ended up with a 6 ARC die. But since there is no factory ammo, 24 Nosler shooters must handload. The current reincarnation of this round is the 6mm BR Norma, with essentially the same case dimensions. Ballistically, thanks mostly to heavy-for-caliber, high B.C. First, the cartridge was designed for dual purposes: deer hunting and varmint hunting. It was the wildcatters who brought it back to life by fiddling with a couple of popular designs. Each rifle ships with one 10-round magazine. The 6mm ARC is designed to run in existing in M4 rifle platforms. I never cleaned it with anything. It is a 6 BR REM barrel that came off a rifle that I bought for the Remington 600 donor action. Some tactics never die, they just get regenerated. Looking at putting together on of lower powder capacity 6mms in an effort to possibly extend barrel life a touch and have a nice smooth/easy shooting gun. The latest, sleekest, high B.C. Soft-report, low-recoil cartridges prove ideal for starting new shooters, many of whom never see the need for escalation. if you are going to reload for it and want to shoot light bullets. Claims for the 6mm ARC are that it is better in every category. Location. Because it's been around longer there are many, many more factory loads . Based on the .204 Ruger, which was created from the .222 Rem. The newest 6mm factory round is the recently announced 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge). You are using an out of date browser. Advanced Marksmanship Unit. Velocity is 2,827 fps, and out of my Browning A-bolt II, it groups into 1.10 inches. SPC, 350 Win. 100 Factory ammo? This made sense. Yes it is designed to run in AR15-platform rifles. Do not attempt any of the processes or procedures shown or described on this website. [citation needed]. The bullet diameter of each caliber is the same at .243". Powder selection is easy: Just stick with CFE 223 and all will be right with the world. Hornadys 80-grain GMX and 103-grain ELD-X and the Speer 90-grain Hot-Cor all are accurate and deadly. 1100m: This is more academic than real, but they claim 6mm ARC performs at this range (compared to the .223 and 308). Always enjoy your videos. In addition to the above comments there is some confusion regarding the 6 mm ARC's performance. It also produced the best accuracy as seen here: This load is a good performer, but I wanted to see if I could get more velocity from the 108 grain ELD-M bullets, so I tried a different powder! Full Member. Minuteman. What explains that? Whats more: Its already SAAMI approved! The 6mm ARC uses commonly available 6.5 Grendel magazines/bolts. Short, relatively fat cartridges concentrate powder near the ignition flame for an even, consistent burn with a tendency to improve muzzle velocity consistency. Those I know that can pick their own stuff are still proving out the 224V and many like it, not sure the differences are enough right now, time will tell. L. to R. are Berger 95-gr. With the release in 2020, Hornady also launched three factory loads with 103,105 and 108gr (6.7,6.8 and 7.0g) bullet weights and advertised G1 ballistic coefficients of .512, .530 and .536 respectively.[6]. The suppressor is an X2Devgroup, Orion X. Its short at 6, light at 16 ounces, and has no backpressure eliminating excess gas. Required fields are marked *. NOTE: This 6mm ARC reloading data is intended for use in bolt action rifles safe for pressures up to 62,000 psi. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. I shot out to 700 yards next with .4 to .5 MOA accuracy and ended the day putting 3 out of 3 shots on the 900 yard gong in a .4 MOA group. How do lower velocity cartridges improve long-range shooting? is One Gun To Rule Them All, New 270 Cartridges Challenge 6.5s and 7mms. Let us count the ways. As the heaviest rifle tested recoil with the LMT Mars-H in 6.5CM was about the same as the Zev in .223 Wylde, the next best performer for groups. Read on! I know what. My barrel is a 7 twist 20 and Im going to try the Hornady 108s and I may try some VARGET too as it is another of my favorites. And its performance is effective with a variety of bullets. When youre shooting dozens and dozens of rounds in a single competition, barrel life matters. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); 2023 Copyright 2023 Ultimate Reloader LLC. This is the Great short, fat 6mm PPC that was developed by Dr. Louis Palmisano and Ferris Pindell. Only a few metric calibers have been really popular in the United States6.5mm and 7mmso the Great 6mms are relatively few in number. It would also be used as a deer rifle for new shooters (small deer, sitka blacktails). What does the 6 ARC do that the 6 BR REM hasn't been doing for over 50 years? So what about Hornadys published 2,750 fps number for the 108 grain ELD-M bullets in 6mm ARC? Editors Note: Looking for a deeper dive on the 6.5 Grendel vs. 6mm ARC? It's wearing a, Finally, we started seeing heavy, high B.C., very low drag bullets that improved trajectories by minimizing drag and conserving energy. Poll: What handgun cartridge do you reload most often? Shooters needed cartridges that would fit these increasingly popular, super-short actions. Its why the 308 is absent from this test. As Jackie says there's a big difference in the cases. Modern Outfitters MC7, Proof Research 22 6CM, Bushnell Elite Tactical XRS 4.5-30, Hornady 108 grain ELDM. Unlike the NGSW the 6 ARC is a standard cartridge fired from an AR-15. Poll: What Progressive Reloading Press Do You Use Most? This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. They built these rifles with great attention to detail. Its almost boring. There is no magnum behind those titles, yet they are fastest or close to fastest in their calibers. You won't have to fiddle with necking/reforming in 6XC. 6mm ARC vs 6mm BR. The author marvels at the gun industry's ability to create ever more cartridges that keep the shooting sports fresh. Thanks in large part to new, long-range shooting competitions, our acceptance of lower velocity accelerated even as muzzle velocities decelerated. Savage already offers a few more inexpensive options in 6mm ARC though defiantly not a mini action. 6.8 SPC The 6mm ARC has more match bullet options and is a better long-range performer. Once lasers hit the fields, the game began to change. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. The pair developed the .22 PPC in 1975, and the 6mm PPC followed in 1987. No knobs, just a hold using the reticle, find it, read the wind, hold, and press, adjust as needed and repeat. Of course, handloading the 6mm Creedmoor is a reloaders dream. Some have stated that it offers comparable ballistics to larger 6 mm cartridges like the 6mm Creedmoor and .243 Winchester, but out of a smaller cartridge, however this simply is not true when comparing muzzle velocities between them. Rifle cartridges (l. to r.) .308 Win, 6mm ARC, 300 AAC, .223 Rem, Hornady 6mm ARC Cartridge - What You Need to Know, Public Introduction - 6.5 Creedmoor - 6mm-ARC-Public-Introduction-Rev-2020-06-18.pdf, Brand new rifle caliber: 6 mm ARC, Hornady's Advanced Rifle Cartridge! I also confirmed velocity for existing conditions. Photo Courtesy Berger Bullets. In the case of a bolt gun, I'm sure 6ARC would do great but 6BR has quite a few advantages in case/neck dimensions alone. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the first CMMG Endeavor 300 6mm ARC AR-15 Rifles, and it has been awesome to shoot! For me because I have a cz527 I can convert enough said. As you can see, velocities differ by 170 - 220 fps, with the lighter 6mm ARC moving faster from the compact case. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. However, I would not want to carry it far. Maybe, if you are shooting farther out. The 24 Nosler is a terrific performer, so dont let its small size fool you. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. June 18, 2020 Gavin Reloading Blog 224 Valkyrie, 300 PRC, 6 ARC, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6mm ARC, 6mm ARC Load DAta, 6mm Creedmoor, CMMG AR-15, CMMG Endeavor, CMMG Resolute, Hornady, Long Range AR-15, New Rifle Cartridge, Precision AR-15, QuickDesign Software, QuickLoad Software, Reloading, Reloading 6mm ARC, Reloading Blog, Reloading Press, Reloading Videos, Shooting 6mm ARC, Ultimate Reloader. can exceed it by 500 fps and the 240 Weatherby by 600 fps. Click here to view the cartridge and chamber print on the SAAMI website. The 6mm Creedmoor and it's smaller siblings like the 6mm Dasher, BR . Company literature in 1955 described both bullets as Soft Point.. Hunting inside 300 meters the 300 HAMR rules that realm. The .244 Rem. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The general shooting public loves them for control of vermin like feral hogs. The 6mm AR needs to be sized down from Grendel brass, or fire-formed from 6PPC brass. I am a much better bolt gun shooter than AR shooter. At the time of the 22 PPC and 6mm PPC being developed by Ferris Pindell and Dr. Louis Palmisano (thus the PP), the bench rest winners were often the 222 Remington and the 6x47 Remington (the latter being a necked-up 222 Remington Magnum). The release of the new Hornady 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) supports the perception that gun and ammo makers are engaged in a race to the bottom. . The 6 ARC proved at 2720 fps with a Density Altitude of 8800 feet. Both bullets produce deer-slaying accuracy. And one may be all you need to justify a new rifle in a new, low velocity chambering. Legend, 450 Bushmaster. was not, and the .243 Win. : 0.330 VELOCITY (FPS - feet per second) POWDER 3000 3100 3150 3200 3250 Accuracy was good, with one group I captured on camera (see video) measuring 0.750: I decided to see how fast a 95 grain bullet could be propelled by the 6mm ARC, so I turned to some 6mm Berger Classic Hunter bullets I had on hand, and Ramshot TAC powder. 6.5 Grendel vs. 6mm ARC Ballistics. 600m: Out of ten cold shots at 600 meters 7 hit home, pretty impressive. 6.5 Grendel The 6mm ARC delivers comparable performance from a wider assortment of bullets, making it a more versatile choice. I fall into the latter category. bullets. I wont even mention primers as that is just generic across the board with any caliber at this point. bullets in .243" help make the light-kicking, short Hornady 6mm ARC ballistically superior to the 308 Win., 6.8 SPC. Hornady is an obvious first choice for selecting 6mm projectiles to load the 6mm ARC with. Poll: Whats your number one reason for reloading? I'm thinking most, if not all of these are bolt actions, but there are plenty of AR rifles ready to chew up a few thousand 6mm ARC rounds for you. SuperCub. The case capacity of a 6mm AR is about 36 gr. Ever since the 6mm ARC came out I've been stuck on the idea of building one as a bolt gun trainer, specifically on a Tikka action. The hardest thing about ladder testing for the 6 BR is deciding which load is the best because they are so good. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. Barrel-length is an issue. bullets for the Hornady 6mm ARC. Material connection (partnerships) information available at http://ultimatereloader.com/about/, 6mm ARC is so new that as of the writing of this article, published load data did not exist! I don't shoot past 300 and dead is dead. I had three high capacity magazines using white followers, two 17 rounders with green followers. range.) Joined. Ran great with solid and repeatable accuracy using the same bullets as the 6CM. While this excellent cartridge was almost doomed at birth, it has hung on, to the chagrin of deer, prairie goats, coyotes, and rock chucks everywhere. Clovered groups were the norm for both. [7] What the 6mm ARC does offer though is almost comparable velocities and ballistic performance, but out of a compact cartridge that has lessened perceived recoil and fits into the standard AR-15 length actions. [10] The 6mm ARC therefore can also be a suitable chambering for shorter "micro-action" bolt-action rifles. Hold for elevation never changed, 4 mils at the top garnered hits at from 4.2-4.7 mils each time, misses were generally wind. can exceed it by 500 fps and the 240 Weatherby by 600 fps. muvef Junior Member. Would love to get this thing shooting consistently under .5 with enough speed to reliably ring steel at 1000. was introduced in Remingtons Model 722 short-action bolt gun, and while the Model 722 was a very accurate rifle, it was rather plain. The 6 ARC can be built on mini actions such as the CZ 527, Howa Mini, Sako AI. Advantage, magnum. Her 6mm Creedmoor rifle is light and handy and shoots like a house afire, and recoil and muzzle blast are modest. The cartridge was developed by Noslers Mike Lake, and it was approved by SAAMI in 2017. Larue Tactical two-stage, small parts are Seekins, the stock is an LMT. The 6mm Rem. The Eagle Eye 6.5 Creedmoor shoots a 130gr hybrid projectile with a .295 G7 at 2,960fps from an average 26" barrel. This means that during a 1,200-yard flight to the target, gravity and wind will pull and push on the 6 mm ARC between one- and three-tenths . and puts more impact splash on steel plates than any .224 rounds. The first set of data is loaded to the SAAMI maximum average pressure (MAP) of 52,000 psi, which is stated to be suitable for gas-operated firearms such as the AR-15 platform and its derivatives. Shop 6.5 Grendel Ammo Factory match rounds start at 155 grains and go up. Using already available magazines, bolts and the AR15 platform is a big plus. Jan 13, 2021. Here was my strategy to extrapolate my results to the likely scenario of the 24 test barrel: Heres the work-up: (pressure listed is MAX projected, not average). Once we could pinpoint exact distance to target, maximum velocity didnt matter as much. Due to the lower MAP, the performance of 6mm ARC ammunition loaded to gas-gun pressures will, on average, be less than firearms loaded to bolt action pressures when using the same barrel length. Contact ultimate reloader by clicking here. 6mm ARC vs 6.5 Grendel. : 2.095" G1 B.C. This 6 ARC was an excellent performer, not a precision rifle but thats not what its for. If you have any doubt how well Hornady does this look no further than the 6.5 Creedmoor. Second, it was chambered in the delightful Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, which was a major factor in the .243s huge success. It is based on the .308 Winchester case, necked down with no other change. No factory rifles or ammo was available, but for a while, Federal offered nickel-plated 6x47 cases. 6mm ARC: Fact or Fiction? Posted: 11/11/2012 6:04:07 PM EST [#2] Velocity with a 105gr bullet from both is 2750 fps. I think the point of the arc is that it works in an ar 15. You must log in or register to reply here. Hunters may see an advantage as the ELDX and other hunting bullets are tested. The 6mm ARC does what much larger cartridges can and everything that smaller cartridges can't. It delivers substantially better ballistics than the 223 and offers a much lighter gun/ammo system with 30% less weight than the AR-10/308 Win system. The newest 6mm cartridge is the 6mm ARC, which Hornady just introduced. Its easy to understand why its such an excellent performer. This colored our perception of lower velocity rounds. Both were termed Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt bullets. Tests varied from 100-1100 meters (110-1200 yards, for the metrically challenged). I wasn't going to take a shot at more than 50 or 60 yards and would take my time before I squeezed the trigger. The difference between the 6 mm BR Rem and the 6 mm BR Norma are slight, but in a tight chamber . They are an LMT Mars-H with a 20 6.5 CM barrel, Leupold Optics Mark 5 HD 5-25 T3 reticle using 95 grain Hornady VMAX.
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