Black Hills 6mm ARC ammunition

[Darryle]

Has anyone tried this in the Howa Mini? 

Black Hills 6mm ARC

Thanks Darryle

[CZ527 Guy]

Found this is available at a few sellers. Had to change shorts after seeing pricing.

[trianglevelvet]

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.

[Old Bob]

I saw some on Ammo Seek ... $49.95/box at two different vendors. Not curious enough to buy some at that price.

[Darryle]

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.

[SBRSarge]

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.

[CZ527 Guy]

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.

[Fmuguira]

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.

[SBRSarge]

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.

Exactly!

I’d love to see a 85-95 grain LRX (or equivalent) load.