Thread: 6x45 Rem barrel

Interesting. The 6mm-204 would seem to be the best bet in a "medium" action with a .378 boltface. I think the key is to get something that will run at 30gns powder or a tiny bit under - with reasonable projectiles this produces enough energy to knock over all NZ game, and suppressors very effectively with contemporary suppressors.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Interesting. The 6mm-204 would seem to be the best bet in a "medium" action with a .378 boltface. I think the key is to get something that will run at 30gns powder or a tiny bit under - with reasonable projectiles this produces enough energy to knock over all NZ game, and suppressors very effectively with contemporary suppressors.

I agree, if you have the mag length to handle the OAL length required for the 6mm-204 it would be a great middle weight 6mm pushing 87gr over 3000fps. I think the Howa Mini with the Jefferson bottom metal has a mag OAL of over 60mm, this could be a good contender for this cartridge.
I like my 6x45 for the amount of cheap brass and I don't care if I loose some in the heat of action, the 204 case however, I think I would be on my hands and knees in the long grass

Originally Posted by Tentman

Interesting. The 6mm-204 would seem to be the best bet in a "medium" action with a .378 boltface. I think the key is to get something that will run at 30gns powder or a tiny bit under - with reasonable projectiles this produces enough energy to knock over all NZ game, and suppressors very effectively with contemporary suppressors.

so reading this.....thought came to mind???? the mighty 22-250 is a 6mm ??lee navy??? necked down

so its a case with capacity you asking in barrel diameter you asking.....in length you asking



re invention of wheel comes to mind AGAIN...lol

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

so reading this.....thought came to mind???? the mighty 22-250 is a 6mm ??lee navy??? necked down

so its a case with capacity you asking in barrel diameter you asking.....in length you asking



re invention of wheel comes to mind AGAIN...lol

Haha - after posting that I got a 6mm Crudmore built (which is the same as 6mm/250 Savage AI). I'm currently sitting on a Ruger American action with a interchangeable magazine system and a barrel nut,with the 1x16 thread being fairly common I'm planning doing some playing with the "small" 6mm,6.5 and 270's