Thread: My new 6 mm ARC

Build by Jaco Goosen on a Howa mini action with a 22" Criterion barrel. Using my 223's scope at the moment. Just waiting for the Sika Show.
After sighting in at 100 meters i shot some 5 shot groups with just factory ammo. Just to see what it may likes. Only using a bipod. Looks very promising.103 gr Eld X
108 gr Eld M
105 gr BTHP
I muck up the 105 gr group by shooting last 3 bullets rapidly at same target. All 3 low and to the right. Still good i think.

Nice. These wee guys (Grendel, 6.8 SPC etc) are the way of the future. Im really pleased with my CZ 527 in 6.8SPC, its my favourite hunting rifle!

Jaco builds some nice rifles.
He's build 2 for me with another later this year.
Might even be building me a 6ARC in the new year if the howa mini as here by feb

I bought a new Delta Titanium at the Sika Show from the Delta guys. Very happy with. Only shot out to 200 meters. Once i have more time i will stretch it out. Looking good on the gun.

Nice little unit. I was waiting for the factory howa mini to come out in 6arc but it might be a long wait.
How much does she weigh?

I always wanted to try the lighter projectiles in the 1/8 twist. Was not sure if it going to work. Well i got some 70gr Targex from Bryn, Alliant Power Pro Varmint powder and load data from an American forum and load up 7 different loads. Same COAL of 2.095" Just use my mates Chrony, nothing fancy. Set up a target at 100 meters. I know it not the right way to find a node and best group at same time but living in Auckland i do not always have the time. So here it goes. Load 1 to 7, speeds and 3 shot groups. Need a bit of tinkering on some loads and it going to be very accurate. What do you guys think?

Pick either load 2 or 6 to confirm repeatable and into the wind you go

any and all of those will kill anything you aim at,nice triangle groups too.

Originally Posted by DeonK

I always wanted to try the lighter projectiles in the 1/8 twist. Was not sure if it going to work. Well i got some 70gr Targex from Bryn, Alliant Power Pro Varmint powder and load data from an American forum and load up 7 different loads. Same COAL of 2.095" Just use my mates Chrony, nothing fancy. Set up a target at 100 meters. I know it not the right way to find a node and best group at same time but living in Auckland i do not always have the time. So here it goes. Load 1 to 7, speeds and 3 shot groups. Need a bit of tinkering on some loads and it going to be very accurate. What do you guys think?

85gr Sierra HPBT would be a good bullet to try, should be ideal as a deer round in the 6ARC. They perform well in my 6x45.

Originally Posted by Gkp

Nice little unit. I was waiting for the factory howa mini to come out in 6arc but it might be a long wait.
How much does she weigh?

3.65 KG with bolt but no bipod.

I've had a 6mm arc for about year and a half now, love that little cartridge. I use 87gr V-Maxes for coyotes and 103gr Eldx's for antelope. Best powder has been LeverRevolution.