204Ruger

My .244 and 6mm Remington (I have one of each) have been fed 80-95 gr. bullets for years and done well. I came across some 55 gr. Nosler Varmageddon and 58 gr. V-Max and wanting to give them a try.

Anyone have any experience using light bullets in this caliber? I would normally just try a few different powders maybe even trying different primer combinations.

In todays climate, trying multiple combinations does not make a lot of economical sense.

Joel

JW, I tried the 55gr BT in both my 243 Win and my 243AI. Blistering speeds, but mediocre accuracy. The terminal effect on PD's and squirrels was remarkable as would be assumed though.

Worth a try, but doubtful they will become part of a coveted "Pet Load". Your fndings may differ, but that's my experience with them in the 6mm bore.

Rick in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:48 am JW, I tried the 55gr BT in both my 243 Win and my 243AI. Blistering speeds, but mediocre accuracy. The terminal effect on PD's and squirrels was remarkable as would be assumed though.

Worth a try, but doubtful they will become part of a coveted "Pet Load". Your fndings may differ, but that's my experience with them in the 6mm bore.

Exactly what I found Rick. I went searching for those scorching velocities with my 6mm Rem... Got 'em. But... Accuracy has been considerably better with 75 - 105 grain bullets from that rifle, a 1974 vintage Remington 700 BDL.

Regards, Guy

I was hoping that I could get H380 to stack these in an acceptable group. Wasn't to be. Will still try some different powders as they become available. That's the fun right. Was also a .243 not 6 rem.

Guy,

Really have been enjoying your guest appearances on Ultimate Reloader. Keep it up an also Gavin.

Not try to highjack this thread.

SecretCode wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 3:47 pm I was hoping that I could get H380 to stack these in an acceptable group. Wasn't to be. Will still try some different powders as they become available. That's the fun right. Was also a .243 not 6 rem.

Guy,

Really have been enjoying your guest appearances on Ultimate Reloader. Keep it up an also Gavin.

Not try to highjack this thread.

Thanks!

Rick in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:48 am JW, I tried the 55gr BT in both my 243 Win and my 243AI. Blistering speeds, but mediocre accuracy. The terminal effect on PD's and squirrels was remarkable as would be assumed though.

Worth a try, but doubtful they will become part of a coveted "Pet Load". Your fndings may differ, but that's my experience with them in the 6mm bore.

I have to second your findings because I had the same results.

I’ll chime in here too. Same same with the little pills. Blistering speeds but nothing to write home about in the accuracy depot. I shoot a 6mm AI, but have a sensationally accurate load I use for fire forming. I run 75gr V-max for forming and my full out AI loads. In my opinion, this is really where the cartridge begins to shine. I load mine over 44.0gr of IMR4831 to form. It’s on the lower end of the charge range, but regularly prints groups sub 0.25 @ 100 yards. Best has been 0.172”. I use it solely for coyotes and effective killing of them is nothing short of spectacular.

I have killed a TON of prairie dogs with a 6mm using Varget and 70 gr HPBT MatchKing bullets. It was very accurate. I sold the rifle to a close friend of mine who had to have it...

6MM Remington, Shoot 52 gr H380, 55gr Nosler BT seconds, bugeye groups at 100!!

slickshot223 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:06 pm 6MM Remington, Shoot 52 gr H380, 55gr Nosler BT seconds, bugeye groups at 100!!

Nice!