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Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - Darryle - 04-29-2023
Has anyone tried this in the Howa Mini?
Black Hills 6mm ARC
Thanks Darryle
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - CZ527 Guy - 04-30-2023
Found this is available at a few sellers. Had to change shorts after seeing pricing.
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - trianglevelvet - 04-30-2023
So this is a 103gr ELDx round.
Specs say 2600fps from "18 inch bbl.
If anyone gets a box of this id be interested to know the measurements of the ammo.
Especially the base to shoulder and Cartridge Base to Ogive measurements.
A look at the brass to see head stamp and the type / weight of the powder charge.
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - Old Bob - 04-30-2023
I saw some on Ammo Seek ... $49.95/box at two different vendors. Not curious enough to buy some at that price.
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - Darryle - 04-30-2023
I wonder who makes the brass for Black Hills?
The 18" velocity peaked my curiosity, because I have seen the factory Hornady has been reported to be close or slightly faster out of a 18" bolt gun.
Considering ordering a box or two to see what the 22" Howa produces velocity wise.
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - SBRSarge - 04-30-2023
I got 2650 fps from the Hornady 103 ELD-X out of my 18” Odin barrel on my AR. And sub moa at 100.
I’ll stick with the Hornady stuff. I wish BH gave a different bullet option.
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - CZ527 Guy - 04-30-2023
Yes, Id think if BH went into an offering that they had no current competition they may realize better sales. 90 grain CX or a Hammer offering, comes to mind for me with a standard load & a plus P for bolt guns.
Looks like they are offering velocities above any gas gun load data which would suggest they are allowed access to a propellant not currently available to you & I.
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - Fmuguira - 05-01-2023
I m beginning to believe that a high BC90-95 grain bullet might be the sweet spot for the ARC. Should give 100-125 fps more than 103-105 grain bullets.
We do need more manufacturers and bullet options; especially for non-reloaders.
RE: Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition - SBRSarge - 05-04-2023
(05-01-2023, 03:18 AM)Fmuguira Wrote: I m beginning to believe that a high BC90-95 grain bullet might be the sweet spot for the ARC. Should give 100-125 fps more than 103-105 grain bullets.Exactly!
We do need more manufacturers and bullet options; especially for non-reloaders.
I’d love to see a 85-95 grain LRX (or equivalent) load.