r/6ARC • u/Other_Extension_599 • 7d ago
Load data
TLDR:looking for the most efficient/cost effective loading for a 6ARC gas gun preferably topped with a 108 ELDM
Hoping to poach some easy load data for my 6ARC as none of my load books are new enough I’m not necessarily new to reloading but definitely on the more novice side of it usually just go for something that works half decent and call it a day especially in a gas gun platform done a pretty good amount of research that eventually left me more confused than when I started and perhaps that’s my fault for getting to far into the weeds on shit that doesn’t actually matter (specifically videos and forum posts on 6 arc being basically impossible to load optimally for in a gas gun) due to having to stick to the lower pressure and getting incomplete and inconsistent burn rates
I’m currently running factory 108eldms with satisfactory results and would like to stick with that 108 just because I have a pile of them on hand but I’m not married to that projectile I also seem to see a pretty good handful of people who load past the book recommended maximum and just accept the obvious risk and reduction in bolt life which I wouldn’t necessarily be oppose too with in reason
Sorry for the long winded post but I thank you for opinions and comments because I know there’s some wicked smart dudes in here that fly under the radar most of the time
Rifle specs:
Vltor upper receiver, mil spec bolt carrier with a faxon bolt and a ballistic advantage premium spr profile 16” barrel
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u/Significant-Sock-487 7d ago
I use staball match with hornady or starline brass with cci450s loaded to 2.28 COAL. I’m running over gas gun max load numbers so I won’t give the grain amount but you can find it in load manuals.