deputy bruce
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has anyone shot this round and in a ar, what is the bolt used in this calaber?
has anyone shot this round and in a ar, what is the bolt used in this calaber?
I attempted two separate 6arc builds this year, both failed for parts Availability and money had to get used elsewhere. I believe I would really like the round.
.136” bolt face depth Grendel bolt.
The ARC is a fantastic little cartridge. Certainly maximizes the range of an AR-15 using factory/SAAMI standardized brass and ammo and non-proprietary components. Not many folks want to commit to a WSSM AR-15, or extensive case forming of 7 Valkyrie (unrelated to 224 Valk).
In a bolt gun, it’s an option, but I’m not certain the work to get one built is worth the trouble, currently. But the increased pressure tolerance of a stickshift does open some doors for a reloader.
.136” bolt face depth Grendel bolt.
The ARC is a fantastic little cartridge. Certainly maximizes the range of an AR-15 using factory/SAAMI standardized brass and ammo and non-proprietary components. Not many folks want to commit to a WSSM AR-15, or extensive case forming of 7 Valkyrie (unrelated to 224 Valk).
In a bolt gun, it’s an option, but I’m not certain the work to get one built is worth the trouble, currently. But the increased pressure tolerance of a stickshift does open some doors for a reloader.
Savage offers it as a factory chambering now. I’m hoping howa will chamber it in the excl light. If they do I would probably give it a try
I’m watching Howa if they offer it in their mini rifle I’ll look at it hard or if CZ does it I’d look at that as well
Wish I had a extra 527 cz around that would be perfect for the arc, I'd do a lighter barrel contour. I've always wanted to make a nice 6mm-222 for a do all type rifle, the arc would be great to.
In reality if I do a 6mm on the 222-223-223mag the 223 s the way to go for cheap brass, and a few more fps over the 222 I like so much.I have a 6-223 AR barrel on order. I looked at the 6mm arc for that but it’s going to be a coyote rifle so I don’t want to be concerned about loosing the brass and I’m probably going to shoot mostly 70-75 grain bullets so I don’t need the shorter case to stay msg length. I have been holding on to a set of 6mm tcu dies for like 8 years wanting to build kind of a mini precision bolt action, but the arc will do everything better for that purpose and I’m not concerned about keeping track of my brass with a bolt gun.
We will have to see what the market will bear but for me yes it’s worth it to have a bolt gun chambered in it!
The lack of a good, properly sized mini action is mostly what's holding me back.
If I can use a Rem 700 SA and be at the same weight, why not use a cartridge that's sized to that action and take advantage of it?
I spy with my little eye.......
https://www.shopmaxonshooters.com/products/rifles-howa-hcbn6arcka-682146853582-4832
Carbon Stalker mini in 6mm ARC? Yes please. I will have to send it to Ecco machine to get 3-4 inches whacked off the barrel though. Looking at Howa's specs, the Carbon Stalker mini comes in @ 4.10 lbs.... I'm thinking they meant 4lbs 10 oz, regardless, easily under 7lb with my Nomad Ti and a reasonably light scope. I'm ready, come to papa.
Looking at Howa's specs, the Carbon Stalker mini comes in @ 4.10 lbs.... I'm thinking they meant 4lbs 10 oz, regardless, easily under 7lb with my Nomad Ti and a reasonably light scope. I'm ready, come to papa.