TonytheTiger Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 The short answer is that I've tested the 112's down to the 2.31" oal that my ASC mags allow and everything ran great. The long answer is that I'm using windowed mags and have the magwell and barrel extension cut to accept 2.42" oal. The load I settled on is 2.37ish, lands were 2.38" iirc. Receiver is a Seekins and barrel is an X Caliber 22" 7.7 twist. Tried 8208 and I was happy most of the time but pressure got spiky with temp changes so CFE is the new go to, don't remember powder charge but I'm at around 2640fps. Shoots great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Had my first range day with my 6 ARC. I only had 13 rounds of Factory 105 BTHP to work with. The gun is not finished yet, but very shootable. After establishing a 100 yard zero, that was an inch. I moved to our 400 yard range. With some help from Strelok I hit small plates at 200, 300, and 400 yards. Ran out of ammo way too quick. The gun is a very pleasant gun to shoot. Now to start working up a few handloads and get back out before the weather turns bad. All considered, I'm very happy. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwink Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 18 hours ago, Gary Stevens said: Had my first range day with my 6 ARC. I only had 13 rounds of Factory 105 BTHP to work with. The gun is not finished yet, but very shootable. After establishing a 100 yard zero, that was an inch. I moved to our 400 yard range. With some help from Strelok I hit small plates at 200, 300, and 400 yards. Ran out of ammo way too quick. The gun is a very pleasant gun to shoot. Now to start working up a few handloads and get back out before the weather turns bad. All considered, I'm very happy. Gary Great to hear a good report on this one! What gas/buffer system are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Bolt action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwink Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Gary Stevens said: Bolt action. Gotcha! Well those are usually pretty easy to make cycle reliably... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Well the stock has been milled for the AICS bottom metal and the gun is leaving for the cerakote finish to be applied. Hope to have a picture or two shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Would the MDT mag for the 6 BR family work for the 6MM ARC? I am considering 6mm ARC for my next bolt rifle barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 It did work, however I think this set up will be better. I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunjack Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 9:51 AM, Gary Stevens said: It did work, however I think this set up will be better. I'll keep you posted. I'm interested in better, currently running a MDT 6BR mag on an ARC bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Are you having issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Just a note here. Youtube star Johnny's Reloading Bench has videos on his experience with 6 arc reloading.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I've been watching those. Pretty nice. I hope to get mine finished shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokarev Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I see Lee and RCBS both offer dies now. Anyone seen non-Hornady brass yet? I assume Starline has brass on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Got my 6 ARC project gun back today. Looks great. I'll try to post some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 That looks sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Got to the range today. Gun worked flawlessly no issues. First five shot group of handloads measured .468 at 100 yards. Had no issues hitting small plates (4 inch) at 400 yards. Color me me a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verla Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Gary- What are the advantages of the 6 ARC vs the 6mm Creed? Have been shooting the 6 Creed for several years, like it, and doing well with it. Reloading is going well with a 108 gr ELD Hornady bullet using 41 gr of Hodgen 4350. Get less than 1/2 inch groups at 100 yds with my RPR. Group at 400 yds- oops threw one shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Probably nothing. In my case I had a high end Sig scope left over from a gun sale. I thought the cartridge was interesting and decided to build a bolt gun around it. So far I'm very pleased with it. If ammo situation ever gets better and I get better weather I'll be able to stretch it out more. Your 6 Creed looks like it is doing what it's supposed to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 5 hours ago, verla said: What are the advantages of the 6 ARC vs the 6mm Creed? Apples to Oranges. 6 ARC is for max performance within AR15 mag limitations. 6CM is max performance with an AR10 mag. 6ARC will have longer barrel life, less powder used, lower recoil and fit in the smaller guns. 6CM is better ballistically but has all the drawbacks associated with ballistic performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Gary that shop looks very familiar. He can build some shooting rifles. I would like to have one in a AR and a Bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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