6mm questions...

[missed]

Problem for me is running the BR and dasher variants they are known for issues when fed from AICS mags and therefore the reason most guys that compete at high level tactical matches are shooting either 6Creedmoor, 6x47L, or 6XC. If not one of those a 6.5 variant or the old reliable 243, 260, and some still running 308's here and there.
That is what pushed me to the 6x47 and 6xc was the AICS mag compatibility. I'm going with the x47 as I will build a 6.5x47 one day also. Also the factory no prep brass, I hardly have enough time to load and shoot let alone mess with fire forming.... And custom brass prep.

[LoneWolf]

I don't think Lapua does 6x47L factory brass, but one pass will neck down the 6.5x47L brass. You can get straight factory 6 Creed brass though.

[Dennis]

I use 6.5x47L and neck them down. Lube well and I have not had any problems.

[Jamie]

My debate is between the 6 Creedmoor and 6x47 Lapua currently. I think the Creedmoor would be a little less expensive based on brass cost alone to get into and I can carry over load data from the 243 I'm currently running.

While there is a difference in brass cost, I will easily pay the $25 per hundred to get Lapua over Hornady. Nosler custom for the Creed is $70 per 50 at Midway.




I use 6.5x47L and neck them down. Lube well and I have not had any problems.

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I have had several 6mm's and the one that I love most is my 6x47 Lapua. I lube the brass, run it through the dies adding some RL-17 and a 105 Amax, then go shoot tiny groups. That simple. I truly have a stack of these.


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[sharpshooter]

100 Lapua brass will out last the barrel. Do the math, it's the best bang for the buck.

[Hotolds442]

100 Lapua brass will out last the barrel. Do the math, it's the best bang for the buck.
What he said!

[LoneWolf]

100 Lapua brass will out last the barrel. Do the math, it's the best bang for the buck.
I did the math. I need 300 pieces minimum because some is strictly comp and some will inherently get lost in matches.

I can get 500 pieces of 6 Creed for $350 and no resizing is required.

[sharpshooter]

Then get 300 pcs. of brass and 3 barrels.....;)

[Jamie]

I did the math. I need 300 pieces minimum because some is strictly comp and some will inherently get lost in matches.

...... and no resizing is required.


Not applicable as the only sizing required is to run through the FL die, you will do that (you should do that) even with new Creed brass. It is truly up to you as to which you get, just hate to see you pick one because of bad info. If you are going to loose brass all the time then they may be a factor to consider.