Hey guys, I'd like all you experienced 6 mm users to name your favorite 6 mm bullet(s). Thought of this after reading Bobby Tomek's recs on 6 mm 80 gr bullets. I'm still working up loads for my 14" Contender in 6X50R Bellm. From initial load development, here are the approximate muzzle velocities I'll be working with: 55 gr=3050-3150 fps; 75 gr=2800-2950 fps; 80 gr=2650-2750 fps. These are the categories for your submission(s):
small varmints (e.g. prairie dogs, ground squirrels, etc)
large varmints (e.g. coyotes)
deer/antelope (I'm talking about small whitetail deer inside 250 yards, not large mule deer or midwestern wt at really long range)
I don't think my velocities will be sufficient to make bullets heavier than 80 gr practical. Gary T.

[ 07-05-2002, 08:16: Message edited by: Gary T ]

Sierra 85 grain HPBT

Gary,

I always enjoyed the contender, like the Bellm based on the 50R.

My experience with the 6mm is in the 243 Win. in a Sako Forester Favorite bullets are;

Small Varmits: Hornady 58 gr v-max moly,
Large Varmits: 70 gr Speer BTHP TNT Moly, Hornady 75 gr v-max Moly,68 gr Barnes VLC
Deer: 100 gr Hornady SP, 85 gr Barnes XLC, 100 gr Speer GS

I would put these in my favorite category, I have tried many different combinations in the 243. I am just now playing with the Barnes coated bullets. The 70 gr Speer TNT is excellent on yotes, I can push it around 3700 out of my rifle.
I have always been fond of the 100 gr. Hornady Interlock, in my youth I used that bullet exclusively. They never failed to fill the freezer if I do my part.

Just my .02 worth

BD

68 gr Berger match or mef