6 ARC after 1 Year | Barrel Life, Pro's & Con's

[@idahorodgersusmc]

You've put alot of hours in the 6 Arc bolt gun platform. The wealth of knowledge you're giving the gun community is priceless 👍

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Always appreciate the support throughout these years. Thanks brother

[@hantusmostert]

​@@EagleEyeShootingIs it possible to 3d print an Inconel barrel

[@ryguy4067]

The trick to get an AR15 to shoot 6mm arc good is to slow down the Bolt. If you're getting brass marks on your receiver like most people do the buffer is too light. After I built my gun when I was tuning it I put a flat wire spring and a H3 buffer, and the groups shrunk by more than 1/2 an inch. I still ended up putting an adjustable gas block on it to tune that down a little bit as well. Each thing seemed to increase accuracy.

[@williebulletman5217]

Good to know that thanks for sharing I really think if more people would go over to flat wire buffer spring it could help more people with some of there ejection problems

[@poisonouslead85]

Don't forget shimming the barrel extension and supporting the bolt carrier tail. Shimming the extension only takes a few dollars worth of materials and swapping your buffer tube to one that supports the carrier tail can both net you some free accuracy.

[@davedave2941]

Yep - increasing dwell time 😁

[@XRING]

Great review of the 6arc and what to expect from it. These are almost the exact same results I had between the different platforms. Thanks Kenny!

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks brother! Yeah, I have hope in this chamber. If time permits, should get something going with Varget or SW precision

[@patrickgjorven7832]

​@@EagleEyeShootingI got pressure signs early from Varget and Hornady 105 HPBT. I'm sticking with LEVEREV.

[@plu5five]

Great video brother! On a note,the 6.5 Grendel bolt face is the only one that works for 6Arc, the 224 Valkyrie uses a 6.8spc(.427") bolt face and is slightly smaller.

[@bubba7626]

Here we are years later - this is a great cartrige! Shooters like you have worked out a lot of the kinks and now its really smoothed out! Many thanks to you👍

[@scottlawrence1826]

Thank you man! I’ve been starving for more 6arc content! I’ve got the dies & been collecting all the ammo I can find in town for about a year. Really excited for this round.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

I've been lucky finding ammo at sportsman outdoors. Are you building an AR?

[@scottlawrence1826]

Sweet, I’ve only found 3 boxes of hornady black so far, sportsmans warehouse where I live just started carrying it. I think an AR is the way I want to go, but I’m not married to that idea yet, I’m still open to ideas.

[@scottlawrence1826]

I was considering a Cmmg upper, thoughts?

[@DummyRound]

Great presentation! That 20 shot group on the 12 inch plate is quite impressive 👌 Thank you for sharing 👍🇺🇸👊

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thank you for the valuable information. Looking forward to what you can squeeze out of it in an AR as that is the platform I would want it in.

[@jgt07]

Been looking for a long term video on 6arc. Thanks man

[@everythingphil9376]

Doh! I was considering this 6ARC for my Mk12 clone to replace my 223 Wylde barrel is worn. Thanks for the info!

[@dahut3614]

Good info on the bolt heads that I hadn't considered!

[@colinward1581]

Love your channel! I will say I have 3 6 ARCs all in the AR-15 platform and I have been pleased with them. The 1st I built for my daughter. It's just an AB 18" barrel with an ALG ACT trigger and a JP lighter spring. It shoots 1 ragged hole @ 100 yards with Hornady 108 ELDM Match ammo. I never took it out past 100. Next after that experience I built myself one with a 20" +1" gas Proof Research barrel. It also shoots 1 ragged hole & likes both Hornady 108 Match and 105 Black. Very sooty, clean often. My final 6 ARC thus far is an SBR, 11.5" MOS-TEK 3R barrel, that also likes Hornady Black and shoots under an MOA @ 100 yards. I have found it challenging to reload for, getting pressure signs before matching factory velocities with CFE 223. When I get more time I will revisit but currently am preoccupied with a 37XC build. Great videos!

[@armeddiver]

Thank you for the review. You made me feel better about my own results with 6 ARC. I really love the cartridge and built both a bolt gun and a gas gun. The bolt gun is a Zermatt TL3 action with a Proof Research 22” Carbon Fiber barrel. I am using the MDT magazines and this gun runs flawlessly. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for the gas gun. The gas gun is an Aero Precision M4E1 upper with a Sharps BCG and a Wilson Combat Tactical Hunter 1-7.5 twist Stainless fluted barrel. The real disappointment with this gun are feed issues and basic accuracy. I have two different brands of mags, 20 round Duramags and 25 round ASC mags. The Duramags originally wouldn’t fully chamber the first round of a full 20 round mag, but they have gotten better with use. The ASC mags on the other hand are a completely different story. They will feed the 1st round in the mag, but consistently jam on the 2nd round. After stripping the 2nd round out of the mag, they will properly feed round 3 to about round 11 in the mag, but after that the ASC mags will fail to feed on just about every other round. Any suggestions for good mags for this gun? I am only shooting factory ammo - Hornady Match 108gr and Hornady Blk 105gr. My groups with the Hornady Blk are better than with Hornady Match, which is consistent with everyone else’s results, [but] the Hornady Blk is the ammo with the worst issues in the gas gun. I really love this round, especially in my bolt gun, but until I can find a good mag for the gas gun, I will continue to be disappointed. Again, thank you for your review.

[@outboardprsnlstndup]

Thanks. Its good to get honest reviews

[@mccwho]

Thank you for the video update and all the information you have discovered. I will be converting my Valkyrie over to 6 ARC. I am so disappointed in the Valkyrie!

[@alchampion340]

In my AR with 85 grain Sierra game kings and 100 grain pro hunter with 4895 and 4064 at 100 yards. I have been getting three-quarter inch groups and less 18 inch Mercury barrel.

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Fantastic results. I´m surprised this caliber has not taken off. If the US military actually knew what they were doing this caliber would be the new standard.

[@patrickgjorven7832]

It's getting there slowly in the long range civilian market. However, unless they are a long-range junky, most will not see a reason to go to a 6mm when 5.56 can meet their needs with a proven track record at a fraction of the cost. Most of them don't even shoot past 200-300 yards anyway with an AR15. If they want to shoot a bit farther, they will likely go to the AR10 in 6.5 CM or 308win. All of those calibers and reloading components are easier to find. It is a great round though!

[@johnl5974]

great video. If the ammo shortage ever ends and the ARC catches on, factory target ammo would make it more desirable than 243 Win.

[@nativewarrior5052]

I'm interested in the 6arc because I have a 243.

[@roverrich]

Awesome video, can't wait for you to finish my 6 ARC build! Thanks again for the great videos.

[@aceprater5397]

Great vid! I'm still shooting the Poverty Pony build with Berger 105s and Leverevoloution/W748. I put a Valdada 16x fixed on a couple weeks ago and did my first LR match(600yd) yesterday. Didn't win but I learned a LOT! Last weekend with the new glass I was able to put groups on the 1k plate. Next month is 1kyds and I'm betting I'll be the only one running an AR-15. For the AR-15, I'm stuck @2650 fps or I get pierced primers (need hard primers...). I'm good at rainbowing them in. Yesterday after the match, I went to the 500yd berm and started down the swingers. I got hits on every one except the 2". the 4" was tough (about 60% hits), the 6" was pretty much all day easy. These were just plinking fire forming rounds too. My best 5 shot groups have been ~0.8". I also have been using Starline brass exclusively, and just converted another 500 to ARC. Goodbye 223! My next "thing to do" is try one of those PRS bush matches where you hike 20 miles with a spotter and such over a couple days.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Very informative and I am looking forward to your AR-15 series. So far my AR-15 using CFE-223 and 105gn BTHP are all sub MOA. The mag I use is a Grendel E-Landers mag. Started using LVR powder and found it to be subject to pressure spikes with 103 grain ELD-X.

[@oif3vetk9]

Can't wait to get my Atheris upper for my AR. I've been able to scrounge 1k rds (mostly the 105gr Black). Going to break it in using the factory brake but I do have a eric cortina barrel tuner I may try on it. Already have RCBS sb dies for 6 ARC for when the time comes I run low on factory and it's time to start handloading. I'll probably run either H4895 or Ramshot TAC. Both of those work well in my M1A.

[@70willard]

Just going back on some of your older videos. There is definitely a lot to learn from them . Thank you for the content it’s very helpful and informative for sure

[@talkingrock7011]

Thanks Kenny ,great review I’ve also heard of the same results with a AR 15 that’s kind of disappointing with the hype around the round

[@PatRMG]

I appreciate this. Solid presentation.

[@davidbilliter5619]

Glad I chose the Utica bolt upper for my arc AR after hearing of the pickiness on the semi setup. Haven't had a place to shoot it yet , but looking forward to seeing what it does for me. I will stick with my 6.5 Grendel in the AR semi auto configuration. It shoots lights out !

[@longstar550]

Just about to start a budget build howa 1500 mini action. Picked up a 7.62x39 mini action in stainless and B&C stock. Now just looking for bottom metal and a 6 arc barrel in canada.

[@calebwhiteknives]

Great overall review. Personally, I'm about 3000 rounds into the two test AR's I built for my business and I am more than pleased with the results I've gotten. Full confession: I never even bothered testing the factory ammo beyond some minor groups/development

[@jackhoffarth]

Would you be willing to share any info on handloads you developed? I’ve gone through Tac and varget and couldn’t find anything that shot worth a shit

[@calebwhiteknives]

@@jackhoffarth Certainly: 28.8 grains of Shooters World Match, with 107 SMK's has been the absolute best load I've seen in multiple rifles out to 1200 yards. Full stop. Sub-1/2 MOA is normal for this load in more than one rifle I've tested. Varget (Shooters World Precision), seemed to do best maxed at 27 grains. These loads are below the max pressure and I wouldn't go a whole lot higher. I haven't used TAC yet. CFE223 and LeverRevolution in similar doses to the Match give similar results with 105 Hornadys, and 108 Bergers, et. al.

[@elcidcampeador9629]

I am not really sure I understand why people are shooting this out of bolt actions. This cartridge was designed to extend the range and effectiveness of the AR15 platform. I am not implying this cartridge does not perform well in a bolt gun, but I think a more useful review is to fire the cartridge for its intended purpose.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Why do people shoot 6 BR?.... this cartridge outperforms that cartridge. It offers a lot for how little the cartridge is. Also Hornady list load data for both platforms. The cartridge was stolen from Robert Whitley when it was 6mm AR

[@HobbiesHobo]

Wow! Kenny, you gotta be proud of your little man! He can already outshoot most of us and easily outshoot me for sure! Good on ya, sucks that we can't play with AR's in Canada anymore. Mike

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Bolt guns are funner anyways 😆

[@rontate7719]

Force of arms,... What you Willing to do?

[@alexispadilla2606]

@@rontate7719 what's he supposed to do? Take out an f15 with an AR?

[@jesusisalive3227]

You need to remind your govt they can't exist without you!

[@Strutingeagle]

Interesting use of a city for a backstop.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

A city? Wtf you talking about Willis? Optical conclusion. Miles away

[@Strutingeagle]

@@EagleEyeShooting My appologies, I didn't know it was an obstacle confusion there. Still interesting though Arnold.

[@StewartCountyBallistics]

Great video Kenny I said from the beginning in my opinion the cartridge will perform much better in the bolt action.. you are killing it keep up the great work

[@ocean374]

Great video thanks for showing all your projects nice job thanks for sharing

[@cavsh00ter]

love the 6 ARC have the untah bolt

[@johnnysmall4206]

Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Ocdoutdoors]

I'd definitely love to mess with making loads for this 6 arc but I'm probably just going to stay with my 6.5 Grendel and my 6 creed.

[@seanwhite304]

I've fallen in love with 6ARC gas gun . I think it's very versatile even with shorter barrel lengths . My goal is 1.5 MOA or better 600 yards and in . I have 0 doubt I will be able to achieve this goal . Can't wait to see your results with the Aero / BA 6ARC gas gun . Hornady Black is what I have the most of . I'm waiting on Chrono to come in so I can see how well this Faxon 12" Match Grade 416r Nitride barrel performs . I'm hoping for 2400 FPS and 1.5 MOA . If I can get these numbers . That means my goal or 600 yards and in should be doable with Black 105g BTHP . I prefer shorter barrel lengths because my goal is 600 to 700 yard mark . Plus I want a true do all be all AR cartridge that's compact . I wanna have 1 rig that can handle CQC , medium sized game and bang steel out to 700 yards.

[@andrewslagle1974]

you will have no problem with that goal.

[@3006USMC]

Any updates? Did you reach your goal?

[@seanwhite304]

@@3006USMC absolutely and then some

[@bpm990d]

I don't have an ARC, but have a 6mm FAT-RAT in an AR. It's basically the same thing, maybe a little different shoulder geometry. I started out with R-15 and found that the carbon fouling was terrible. Switched over to AR-COMP and found that it shot much cleaner. MR2000 is another powder I tried. One of these days I should pick up some factory ammo and see if it will fit in my chamber. It would be nice not to have to neck down cases, just fire form them from factory.

[@kurtjensen7930]

I’d think 8208 with a 105 would be the go to, not to mention a more temperature stable powder. Just my thought. Good video!!!

[@fifeohfarmingnstuff4416]

V'arget or AR Comp is what I'm thinking for Powder...

[@kurtjensen7930]

@@fifeohfarmingnstuff4416 I hate ar comp.

[@kurtjensen7930]

Good luck with arcomp. Varget is a good powder. 8208 is the go to for Grendel! Good luck

[@fifeohfarmingnstuff4416]

@@kurtjensen7930 my Grendel Loves it, but its hard to find now...

[@andygray5172]

It would be an easy conversion on a howa 1500 Mini action with a grendel or 7.62x39. I just might have to do that!

[@zinfendal0]

JRB seems to like his. And has got very good results. What I like for the ar platform is it uses 6.5 grendel mags and bolt. The advantage I see over 6.5 grendel is bullet selection. Most 6.5 bullets are for the Creedmoor not tge grendel and there are a ton of light weight bullets for 243 and arc. I agree 100% with your cons for a bolt gun.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Yeah I based a lot of my testing from his results.. but that's the problem with this cartridge in an AR. Repeatability is just not their. Claiming of half inch group or better in an AR because it shot it once tend not to perform the same on next range session. I'll be working up some loads in this factory barrel aswel as a barrel I custom chambered

[@zinfendal0]

@@EagleEyeShooting lol I hunt with all my uppers and don't have many shots over 150 for large game. Maybe 300 with night vision for coyotes.

[@zinfendal0]

@@EagleEyeShooting lol I am busy enough with 3d printing thanks to you. And the longest range I have here is 550.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Haha ya, I gotta try this upper out with that Lower on full auto

[@K24-d4d]

That's an impressive demonstration

[@danemadsen3908]

What brand of range bag at the 2:38 minute mark? Thank you. Also thank you for sharing so much of your time and effort.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

The ammo bag is from X-Ring customs and is called the BADMF

[@FC2ESWS]

Just wondering. Why would you choose this over a 6 Creedmoor in a bolt action?

[@tompanek7511]

AR15 IS looking good for me. I use mine for hunting and it’s a tac driver.

[@NoelLucas]

Awesome video/review. I built an AR in this recently. Aero M4E1 lower, Triggertech Diamond, Radian controls, BA complete upper 18" with a VG6 Epsilon, A2 buffer with a Magpul PRS Gen3 buttstock. It shoots amazingly well with the Hornady Match 108g ELD-M factory loads, averaging 1/2moa. Getting right at 2600fps due to the shorter 18" barrel. Might order a second barrel at 24" for it. Thinking about getting a new bolt/barrel for my DD Delta5 Pro Varmint in 6mmC to use this as an alternate as well. It's a heck of a round that grows on me the more I shoot it.

[@gunfather83]

Great video sir

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Going to try some varget for this AR. I believe your running a 24" barrel?

[@gunfather83]

@@EagleEyeShooting yes. Exactly

[@cavsh00ter]

I use magpul mags and trim the edge at the tip work great (bolt gun)

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Trying to picture how this is done. I can see the Magpul mags being able to work as I had those mags work the best in 308. Currently making followers for it.

[@cavsh00ter]

@@EagleEyeShooting i use 10 rd mags i just trimmed very little at the bullet tip so it would feed well, the standard 10 metal mags work well I love this 6mm ARC great to hear the barrel stats holding up well

[@mikemabini6361]

Lot of great info Kenny! Your rifles look and shoot bad ass!

[@unclejohn1053]

Good stuff as always!

[@smithnwesson990]

Still need to develop a round that can launch 88 gr .223/5.56 bullets out of an AR15 platform. Maybe a necked down 6.8 SPC somehow. The 6 ARC just doesn't have the velocity out if a 16 in AR.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Check out the 22 Grendel. Just built one and launches 90gr A Tips at 2990 FPS from a 18inch

[@shadowironbank5469]

That was great information!! Thx u. Awesome pro and con summary! I was wondering if the 6 GT would have similar issues.. would love to see a video on the 6 Gt. Ive been trying to find that magical round in a bolt gun which would give me extreme accuracy, great barrel life (4k rounds) and no feeding issues! And of course an abundance of ammo variety.. am I asking too much? Lol keep up the great videos!

[@joeyzagari4155]

I’ve come across many KZbin videos showing 6arc hand loads usually over pressurising and providing low 2600fps in bolt guns . What sort of velocity did factory Hornady black achieve? And did your 30gr lever revolution load show pressure signs at all?

[@GunFunZS]

Thanks Kenny. BTW did you change your cell #?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

It did. Search desert precision gunworks. Im unable to post my website or number

[@gaylenegregg-6477]

Better than 6 br how..?

[@chrisivey4461]

Ruger American ranch in 6.5 grendel would be a very easy conversion. And it would work in chassis meant for ar-15 magazines

[@justinlance4174]

Why 6.5grendel can really do anything 6arc can.

[@jamespollard1670]

Good stuff . That boy of your's can shoot .

[@EagleEyeShooting]

As soon as he gets proficient on dialing a scope.... the channel is his lol

[@jamespollard1670]

@@EagleEyeShooting What a Dad !

[@fifeohfarmingnstuff4416]

I know Varget is the "GoTo" powder for the 6BR, wonder how it would work in a 6 ARC. As soon as Sportsman's Warehouse, gets the Switchback, back in stock Ima buy me 1. I already bought the Dies n have Lapua 6.5 Grendel Brass to convert..

[@tomasodesign]

I'm sure this is beating a dead horse but here it goes. What are the pros and cons between 6.5gren and 6arc? Having just got into the 6.5 a few months before the Arc hit the market it seems to me the performance % increase isn't worth it,(I only run semi, no bolts) am I missing a huge part of the equation ? My best simplified understanding is. bolt/semi 6arc +++/+- 6.6g ++/++

[@EagleEyeShooting]

So far the advantage of the 6 arc is the vast availability of projectiles. Dropping weight to a 90gr or 58gr projectile, you can push the 6 ARC outta a gas gun over 3300 fps.

[@bandit848]

It may be a newer product but Howa offers a 6 ARC now.

[@FL1911]

What mags worked best in the AR?

[@briancunningham3283]

I was really looking to this in a AR platform but after seeing results n talking to people it failed for me.

[@bubblehead7680]

When it comes to AR's, what I have found is that especially the barrel counts for sub MOA shots. Barrels like Faxon, Aero, etc. are not a consistently accurate. Yes, you do get some folks with more accurate barrels, but by far, the barrels that are most accurate are the higher class manufacturers.

[@G5Hohn]

Kenny can you say more about “outperforms” the 6br? 6br has quite a bit more case capacity right? Or is that extra capacity just wasted because you hit pressure before you fill the case? I was considering a BR build, but like the grendel and would think an ARC might be the one to check both boxes. Although I’ve soured on the idea of having gas gun and bolt in same calibers because it makes separation of brass and such a hassle.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Check out the PRS rifle blog and what the top shooters who use that run in velocity and bullet type. Im able to run a heavier gr projectile faster than the 6BR at 2.5grs less

[@FullLeadTaco]

Teeny tiny groups man. Good loading and shooting in that bolt gun. I feel like the bolt gun is where the cartridge shines

[@ikemouser2580]

The reason its so good for an AR is you get all that performance in a small frame. Nothing else can do that IN A SMALL FRAME.

[@jesusisalive3227]

I'm using leverevolution to reload my 6mmbr, 108 eld at 2930fps .210 5 shot group. Very interested in the 6arc.

[@jordankilpack4652]

I just ordered the aero precision upper looks just like the one in this video but with the enhanced upper, what do you think would be the best reasonable accuracy with hand loads out of the stock barrel? In the future i will be getting the custom barrel and enhanced jp bolt from you

[@mostrogolf22]

Well, another year plus has gone by, any updates to this? AR platform data, powder usage, projectile? I just started two weeks ago with an AR platform, appreciate any data coming from you. Good day

[@brandon1910]

Cool video. With the throat erosion at 4k rounds. Does that represent a certain amount of barrel life you feel? So for example with the 5 thousand you speak of do you feel that's like 50% or 70% of it's accurate life used ?

[@sixrutters]

Nice video. I am tempted to get into the 6 arc. I would like to see some Hornady Black on the shelves of my lgs though. You mentioned on iy6c channel converting a sks. Have you done that yet? I have wondered about using the psa ks47 platform, do you think that would be any different than the ar platform?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Not yet. Its in the works. As for the other platforms, I'd only be speculating if it'll work better. I do know, what ever barrel I make for my SKS will shoot a lot better 😆👍

[@dinsixiengmay9781]

I can't even get factory load for the arc😮‍💨, want to buy the rifle but no ammo😡

[@hairtrigger2438]

I think the arc is great but it’s not better than the br in my opinion. Lot more action options in 308 bolt face. The br has more brass around the primer pockets so it’s tougher. The br has a long neck allowing much more options for bullets and seating depths. Also a lot better quality brass in the br like lapua.

[@derrickbunn9686]

How about a Howa Mini action in 7.62x39? Magazine fits too.

[@stephencarran7650]

Yes, either the 7.62x39 or 6.5 Grendel Howe Minis are perfect. Only issue I've found is that no legacy 10 round mags available. You will have to convert to Mamba Mags and Bottom metal to have 10 round mags.

[@gerardboles1124]

Plan to rebarrel a Ruger American Predator 6.5 Grendal I have to 6 ARC. Would you still recommend that 1/7.7 3R rifling for a competition oriented setup? Thanks for the info.

[@carsgunsandguitars]

great info, thanks

[@timothyward7381]

Didn’t see no links in the description

[@hunterdeemahroo5724]

Just stumbling into this… I want to build but don’t know what type I should buy… so your opinion on the Zermatt action is good to pair with a pre fit proof research?

[@562handsomemike]

I’m sorry if you mentioned it in the video but what barrel length do you recommend for benchrest shooting long range with a bolt action thank you in advance

[@kentcroy1609]

The only thing you're missing is tungsten di-sulfide, it's way better than moly, no issues, cheap and easy, improves fps, and it makes cleaning easier. I really want an upper, ar10 mabey, 6.5 PRC

[@Leverguns50]

That’s a good 10 shot group

[@therevoman]

I'm curious what's going on with your AR platform build. I have a 6ARC build that is preforming phenomenally. I do have the H2 JP Silent Capture System installed instead of a standard buffer tube, but my build isn't too much different than yours.

[@3006USMC]

Great info !!🇺🇸

[@awbernardy]

What are your thoughts on the Howa Mini action and Ruger actions that have the 6.5 Grendels in those actions and rebarrel them with a good barrel or longer faster twist barrel ????

[@PeterWolfe2012]

I keep hearing that this cartridge requires dirty powders and thoroughly filthifies rifles quickly all the way into the trigger group. What is your experience? Should the AR's be piston types? Or, should it be limited to bolt guns?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

It shoots well with the sooty CFE223 or LeverEvolution, however I don't feel it's necessary to go piston. Ray from the X-Ring and I have ran 6 ARCs in 3 day competition and only expirence slight bolt drag after 300 rounds. Quick wipe and oil, ready to rock. You can switch to lighter bullets like the 90gr Berger and use powders like Varget or H322 for a cleaner shot

[@PeterWolfe2012]

@@EagleEyeShooting Thanks. What gas length do you think for an 18-20 inch barrel. Something that meets the 6mm legal minimum for deer that will still reach out farther on varmints. Sort of a .243 in a smaller package. I'm think ing about a Ruger or Mossberg bolt-action in a chassis stock; but an AR upper might cost less while being more versatile. BTW, particular thanks for the info about it being jump sensitive.

[@LRRPFco52]

Edit: I see you addressed it in the other comments. You trim to 1.500”. At 5:05 is says 1.950” trim length. What did you really mean for trim length? Maximum SAAMI Case length is 1.490" on 6mm ARC. Creedmoor isn’t even 1.950”. Maximum cartridge on 6.5 CM is 1.920”. I thought you might have inadvertently listed Creedmoor, but that didn’t fit either.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Typo

[@johnvitalis2656]

Side charging, no gas tube, ar-15?

[@Sageofthe16]

dont want to be a downer, your case trim notation is off. max length is 1.490" trim 1.475. im asuming typo...

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Well... thanks for the book notation, though your correct on the length listed, grab your self a bore cam. They are cheap, recommend teslong. You'll be surprised to see listed trim length is usually 15-20 thousandths shorter than your chamber. Best performance is met to match your chamber

[@Sageofthe16]

@@EagleEyeShooting at 5:05 into the vid, it says trim length for 6 arc is 1.950. im not an expert, (in fact, im so new to reloading that i dont even know what i dont know) i dont have a clue about ideal trim length for my chamber, let alone yours. but the difference between 1.950" and 1.490" is considerable.....(6mm creedmoor has a trim length of 1.91")

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Typo 1.500" 👍

[@jbcustom3745]

can you explain what a type 1 and type 2 barrel is?

[@johnnysmall4206]

The Hornady book call's for 1.49" case length. ?

[@albertlemont5471]

I just want to know how you got enough ammo?

[@kevink552]

Mine shoots factory ammunition 1/2moa with a Faxon arms gunner barrel on my AR-15, precision hunter groups better than I can shoot the gun, probably in the .3's

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Email your results and COAL measurements to [e-mail]. 4 barrels of 27 are faxon made ive tested. I'm not getting that results

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

@@EagleEyeShooting Hopefully, I get my 20” and 12” faxon barrels to work

[@vgt]

Just wondering, is there any company out there that makes a 6 ARC AR-15 barrel that's chrome-lined? Obviously the goal isn't super tight groupings, but just a barrel that you can run pretty hard for a cartridge that can reach out much further than 5.56 can. Basically a combat-grade 6 ARC barrel, if you will. I would really be interested in something like that. I've done some digging and haven't found anything yet, but maybe you've got some intel I don't. Thanks.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Not that I know of. Just my opinion on this. This cartridge is capable of achieving over 5K rounds. My personal Savage is over this number and still shoots sub 1/2 inch. It can sustain high rates of fire. Doesn’t heat up much. So a typical chromoly barrel or SS will be good. I do make AR barrels and complete uppers if you check out my site DPGunworks.com

[@johnk4588]

I don't fully understand the bullet jump thing, but is shorter better for the 6mm ARC in an AR platform? Is it better if it doesn't touch the lands? I have the 20" Faxon fluted barrel and also getting better results with the 105s, but I read that other people have better luck with the 108s. Anything I can do, should I reach out to Faxon? Will a different magazine help? thanks!

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Reloading.. certain bullet jump lengths can be used to fine tune the cartridge and tighten accuracy. The term used is finding the node. If your barrel does not shoot .75" with factory 105gr black. Get your money back and purchase a Proof 20". From expirence those shoot 1/2" or close to

[@johnk4588]

@@EagleEyeShooting Thanks for the response. BTW, why do they market the 108s as "match"?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Mostly 💰💲🙂

[@ricardoantonio5085]

How did you measure that .005 erosion on your barrel? I measure barrel erosion as how much farther from new I must seat the bullet to touch the lands. Typically it's. 020 per thousand rounds with high BC bullets.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Initial base to jam point measurements written down in my load book.

[@lonecrapshooter6197]

6.8 SPC mags work great for me. Have you tried them?

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

I need another cartridge like...................... lol good break down

[@jakespeed9419]

I envy your shooting grounds!!

[@dexter5421]

How did you check headspace when it doesn't appears that they don't sell go no no go gauges?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Rent then from 4Drentals.com