01-01-2022, 12:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-01-2022, 12:29 AM by r.tenorio671.)
..It's gaining popularity in pretty much the 3 primary interest groups, i.e., LR Precision, Hunting and Self Defense. Being a commercially supported cartridge, the cost per round is pretty much equal to that of 6.5CM, 223/556 and .308Win, especially in the match grade ammo for those calibers. I think the current limited availability of commercial off the shelf ammo for 6ARC is an obstacle, but I anticipate more ammo manufacturers will soon be adding this caliber to their inventory.
For the PRS/NRL folks, the cost factor in consumables (barrels, components) is less, something that everyone can appreciate, especially those just entering the game. For the youth participants, its a more "manageable" caliber to use and could keep their interest in the sport higher for longer.
For the hunters, the caliber is quite proficient for varmints, hogs and the majority of deer species in N. America. There have even been reports of folks taking Elk with them. This years hunting season may show more types of game taken, especially in areas where COVID Mandates have relaxed from previous year. For the states that have minimum caliber requirements for anything larger than varmints, the 6ARC meets more of those requirements.
A greater majority of AR15 manufacturers are now offering a 6ARC model in their offerings. The models range across the 3 primary groups; PRS/NRL, hunting and defensive. The shorter carbine format is picking up steam, folks reporting use of 12"-14" barrels and still having sufficient energy at greater distances than the typical calibers used in SBR type AR's.
More bolt action manufacturers are debuting 6ARC models as well.
As COVID doldrums and the attendant impacts on manufacturing & marketing decrease, I anticipate an ever increasing, yet gradual surge on the 6ARC market, especially as anti-2A efforts haven't been gaining any traction.
Just the thoughts of an old man....
For the PRS/NRL folks, the cost factor in consumables (barrels, components) is less, something that everyone can appreciate, especially those just entering the game. For the youth participants, its a more "manageable" caliber to use and could keep their interest in the sport higher for longer.
For the hunters, the caliber is quite proficient for varmints, hogs and the majority of deer species in N. America. There have even been reports of folks taking Elk with them. This years hunting season may show more types of game taken, especially in areas where COVID Mandates have relaxed from previous year. For the states that have minimum caliber requirements for anything larger than varmints, the 6ARC meets more of those requirements.
A greater majority of AR15 manufacturers are now offering a 6ARC model in their offerings. The models range across the 3 primary groups; PRS/NRL, hunting and defensive. The shorter carbine format is picking up steam, folks reporting use of 12"-14" barrels and still having sufficient energy at greater distances than the typical calibers used in SBR type AR's.
More bolt action manufacturers are debuting 6ARC models as well.
As COVID doldrums and the attendant impacts on manufacturing & marketing decrease, I anticipate an ever increasing, yet gradual surge on the 6ARC market, especially as anti-2A efforts haven't been gaining any traction.
Just the thoughts of an old man....