6mm Remington / .244Remington

[Offfhand]

Mr. Clark, your mention of the 6BR reminded me I have a couple: One was made for me by Ed Shilen way back when he was making actions as well as barrels and stocks. This one has one of his earliest DGA actions. Back in it's time this rifle was competitive in benchrest competition but not so much now. But still pretty to look at...

 

[Clark]

Offhand, you must be an old guy like me.
I spoke with Ed Shilen on the phone a long time ago.
I wish Brownells would stock Shilen select match barrels in #3 taper.

 

[mshootnit]

Anybody still shooting either of these calibers? I took my first deer with a .244 Remington. I don't even know if any new rifles are still chambered for this round. I keep my eyes open for a used Remington model in 6mm Remington, but so far no luck.

I just shot a doe with mine. Ruger m77. near maxHandloads consisting of Sierra 100 PH. If recoil and muzzle blast is a clue this outfit has pretty good pop.

 

[mshootnit]

I just shot a doe with mine. Ruger m77. near maxHandloads consisting of Sierra 100 PH. If recoil and muzzle blast is a clue this outfit has pretty good pop.

If you reload go for the used 6mm. You can load these up to increased performance over 243, and the heavier the bullet the more the difference.
OTOH if you just like 24 cal and do not reload, I would get any one of the excellent cheap new rifles in 6mm Creedmoor.

 

[mshootnit]

Anybody still shooting either of these calibers? I took my first deer with a .244 Remington. I don't even know if any new rifles are still chambered for this round. I keep my eyes open for a used Remington model in 6mm Remington, but so far no luck.

one on gb just went for 1100 recently. I would, and did, rebarrel a Savage to 6mm.