6mm will one bullet weight do it all?

[rvtrav]

Hello everyone,

 Recently I posted some questions about the 6mmPPC.

  In doing that project I started into another, "quick"project. My gunsmith had a takeoff 6mm Remington barrel, and I had a '98 Mauser action and laminated stock...........

  These are the first 6mms that I've owned, or had any experience with.
So I ask,

   Does anyone have any favorite bullets for their 6mms?

  Can I select one weight that has both a varmint bullet, and a deer bullet?

  I know that the barrel for my PPC will have a twist specifically for the lighter target weights, but the Remington should work with just about everything.

  Thanks in advance, Rvtrav.

[flyboy]

This is a bit tardy, but Good for you!  A very good caliber.   I'm sorry I sold mine years ago.    Generally, the "do it all" bullet will be one of the heavier choices for the caliber, 100-105 gr. .  That will do for deer, hogs, antelope, and similar size animals. You can also use them for smaller game, even thought they are not ideal for that application.

But!  My son in law's father uses a 6mm for elk.  He always gets his, but he shoots them LOTS of times, till the little 100-105 gr bullet gets to something vital. Even with newer technology bullets, I still think it is too light.  And expen$ive!  BTW, I don't hunt with him any more. I don't think using a (my opinion) sub caliber on large animals like elk  shows proper respect for the animal by giving it the most humane death possible.  Too many are wounded and lost.  Use enough gun!

For varmint bullets, lighter, like 75gr. +- are designed with lighter, frangible jackets, which expand in the light bodies of small animals. It will probably be best to develop 2 separate loads , one for little stuff, and the other for larger creatures, which the lighter bullet may only wound. 

[Qaz]

Although I don't have a 6mm Rem, I do have a 243Winchester and have shot every weight bullet offered. The 80gr bullets will do it all from chucks to deer. I use the
80gr sp Federals for everything.

[kudzu]

Altho I am not a fan of the BT in larger cal. The 95gr BT is what I have loaded for my 6mm. very accurate and have only shot a few WT with it with very good results. Mainly set up for a coyote gun, but for my 15 year old girl, it's her go to WT gun.

[Catfish]

I personally like to use lite varmint bullets. The main reason is that they tend to ricochet less and here in Oh. that is a big consideration. If I take it out of state for deer I will have to use heaver bullets for deer ect.

[coyotejoe]

I think Remington got it right in the first place with the 90 grain bullet. All the gun hacks opined that the 100 grain bullet of the .243 was obviously better. However, people who actually used them had no complaints with the .244 Remington and the 90 grain factory loads, whereas, there were loads of complaints that the .243's 100 grain bullets failed to expand at 200 yards. The answer from the gun hacks was "100 grains is still better, just don't shoot over 200 yards".  Mind like a steel trap, rusted shut.
 I've loaded the 87 grain Hornady in the .243 and it worked great for everything. Just choose anything from 80-90 grains and you'll be happy with the 6mm.

[thesteeleboy]

Do me a favor and shoot a deer in the boiler room one time with a 6mm, 87 gr, Hornady BTHP, loaded with 40 gr of VARGET. I sincerely hope you don't enjoy tracking because I have never had to with this load. Always work up to this load as different rifle's build pressure differently.

[rickt300]

I have settled on one bullet though it will be a while before I shoot up all my 6MM bullets. The one bullet is the 95 grain Ballistic Tip. Since all my shots with this round are under 200 yards I load it to a safe, accurate 3100 fps and have nothing to complain about. It is perfect for raccons, coyotes and deer but is a bit hard on turkeys.

[T.R.]

This is my favorite rifle for antelope.  The .243 is just right for long distance shooting in open country.  Low recoil helps me shoot more accuratley, too.

Judd Cooney has taken many elk with his 6mm and a couple grizzlies in Alaska, too.  Judd is a patient hunter who waits for just the right shot angle before he squeezes the trigger.  He has high praise for 100 grain Nosler Partitions.  I won't hunt any animal larger than big Dakota muleys with my .243 but Judd's consistent success proves it can be done.

TR