6mm Norma BR thoughts?

[bikemutt]

I stumbled across a drop-dead Savage 12 stainless today, used, chambered for 6mm Norma BR. I've heard this is a pretty nice round but factory loads all seem to come from Lapua and run $1.70+ for every trigger pull.

Is this one those cartridges that's better suited to hand loaders?

 

[browningguy]

It is best to reload for it, but one of the finest 600 yard or less rounds ever invented. It really shines from 100-300 meter competition.

 

[Nanook]

I have one, and it is my most accurate rifle or round, no contest. It is a handloader's cartridge for sure.

I've never seen any factory, although I know about Lapua's offering.

Lapua brass is what I use in mine, and Berger 80 grain bullets. Extremely accurate, even in my hands.

It really likes Varget, too.

 

[DRYHUMOR]

I have one, best for a reloader for sure. However, it's almost worth it in a way to buy the loaded ammo

http://powdervalleyinc.com/

As it gives you something to shoot that's already loaded; and cases to reload afterwards if you reload. Or sell the once fired cases to offset the cost.....

I have seen the ammo on sale from time to time.