6x45 input requested

[RichinVA]

So.......I have this itch for a 6x45. Here's what I'm thinking so far:

McGowen SS, 18", lightweight contour, recessed crown (no FH)
No finish
.750 gas block
Mid length gas

Nothing written in stone on McGowen, but have a 308 that shoots well (bolt) and they seem to be one of the few choices out there for an AR.

Looking to shoot 58-95 gr. bullets, so am thinking 1/9 (not sold on the twist yet)

Is it realistic to try and 'twist' this for the 88 Berger? Too much bullet? Will the 95 VLD's shoot OK at mag length? Would probably shoot more 68’s than anything else for groundhogs and the occasional coyote, but might like a 95 for deer, 400 yard max. I'm in VA, so deer max out about 150 or so.

Any input, data, experience appreciated. Thanks.

Rich

[ToddMNicoll]

I'm interested in 6X45 loads too. Specifically for the Berger 90 gr BTHP.

[bigjohn1940]

I'm interested in 6X45 loads too. Specifically for the Berger 90 gr BTHP.

I used to shoot pistol silhouette with the 6mm & 6.5mm TCU a lot. They are just a 6/45 with a blown out shoulder. Loading data I used was from the Thompson Center (TC) loading manual. Wanted to find an upper in those calibers but couldn't find any. But happily bought a complete upper in caliber 25-45 Sharps. That is right between 6 & 6.5 mm. I love it!
JM

[Ned Christiansen]

I wrote this in 2012 in case it's of interest, you can get a PDF of it for I think $6.

[RichinVA]

I wrote this in 2012 in case it's of interest, you can get a PDF of it for I think $6.

Wrote what where?

[Ned Christiansen]

Dept. of Duh workin' overtime again-- here ya go--

https://www.swatmag.com/issues/view/...w_agent_review

[RichinVA]

Dept. of Duh workin' overtime again-- here ya go--

https://www.swatmag.com/issues/view/...w_agent_review

Thanks.

[Little Creek]

I used to shoot pistol silhouette with the 6mm & 6.5mm TCU a lot. They are just a 6/45 with a blown out shoulder. Loading data I used was from the Thompson Center (TC) loading manual. Wanted to find an upper in those calibers but couldn't find any. But happily bought a complete upper in caliber 25-45 Sharps. That is right between 6 & 6.5 mm. I love it!
JM

I too have a complete upper in 25-45 Sharps. I love it. Killed two deer so far.

[RichinVA]

Thanks, guys. Barrel is still at least 2 months out, so I have time to read a lot.....

Dies were here quick, easy to form, for sure. Loading to 2.260 for mag use doesn't look too favorable for the VLD's, but I have about 7-800 of the Berger 88's that I'm hoping will work. They shoot great in my 6BR.

Thanks again.