6mm Wsm

jde650 · September 19, 2008, 05:12 PM

I read in other forums that the 6mm 105 gr. a-max loaded to 3200 fps will blow up. My question is this still true. I loaded the 6mm wsm with 60 grains RL 25 and chronagraphed at 3487 fps with the a-max. I am going to cut that to 58 grains because I think it is a little hot. I was still hitting the gong at 700 yds only because of 18" dia. but apparently the a-max's were not blowing up. Appreciate any expertise using the a-max.

Thanks,

jde650

Scorch · September 19, 2008, 05:49 PM

Obviously, if you hit the gong at 700, they are not spinning apart. How do they shoot?

jde650 · September 19, 2008, 07:27 PM

Scorch,

They shoot okey but i get the occasional flyer, 0.75 4 shot 0.90 5 shot. I'm going to back off 2 grains and see what happens. The sierra 107 grain shoots a little better but would it be a mule deet bullet. Or will the a-max be a good mule deer bullet. I had

the rifle made for a long range mule deer rifle. I'm really pleased with the job pac-nor did. I know it will shoot better I just have to find the right combindation.

Shoney · September 20, 2008, 12:31 AM

What twist rate did you order?

The twist rate will determine what weight bullets you can optimally shoot and can help predict if there is a danger of bullet disintegration.

jde650 · September 20, 2008, 12:23 PM

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September 19, 2008, 05:12 PM	#1
jde650 Member Join Date: August 24, 2008 Posts: 24	6mm Wsm I read in other forums that the 6mm 105 gr. a-max loaded to 3200 fps will blow up. My question is this still true. I loaded the 6mm wsm with 60 grains RL 25 and chronagraphed at 3487 fps with the a-max. I am going to cut that to 58 grains because I think it is a little hot. I was still hitting the gong at 700 yds only because of 18" dia. but apparently the a-max's were not blowing up. Appreciate any expertise using the a-max. Thanks, jde650

September 19, 2008, 05:49 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Obviously, if you hit the gong at 700, they are not spinning apart. How do they shoot? __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

September 20, 2008, 12:31 AM	#4
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	What twist rate did you order? The twist rate will determine what weight bullets you can optimally shoot and can help predict if there is a danger of bullet disintegration. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

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September 19, 2008, 07:27 PM	#3
jde650 Member Join Date: August 24, 2008 Posts: 24	Scorch, They shoot okey but i get the occasional flyer, 0.75 4 shot 0.90 5 shot. I'm going to back off 2 grains and see what happens. The sierra 107 grain shoots a little better but would it be a mule deet bullet. Or will the a-max be a good mule deer bullet. I had the rifle made for a long range mule deer rifle. I'm really pleased with the job pac-nor did. I know it will shoot better I just have to find the right combindation.

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