Switchback vs Tactical in 6 ARC

[TXCOONDOG]

Kicking around the idea of an ARC. Mainly because I have to replace a .243 barrel once a year and I should get 2x-3x the barrel life in the ARC.

Note: Will replace .243 barrel with .308

The Switchback or Tactical will work. However, the Tac model has the accufit stock. Never used an accu-stock or fit and not sure if it will be as solid as a chasis system.

In short, go with Switchback and replace stock with MDT chassis or go with Tac model ?



FYI- I hunt off of a tripod with a hog saddle and arca rail.

[TXCOONDOG]

I found the 110 Tactical for 685.00 shipped to my FFL so I've decided to go this route.

[Dave Hoback]

That works. I’d still go with a Chassis, unless you just really like the stock. But no, stocks are never as rigid as Chassis.

Just curious… are you actually replacing a 243 barrel once a year, or is it just what you’re reading & makes you “think” is gonna happen? Just kinda odd a hunter would need to replace the barrel every year for what amounts to being the beginning of accuracy loss. That’s typically something serious competition shooters do because their group size increases maybe an 1/8”.(or less!) And not for nothing, but 1/8” won’t make no nevermind on any hunting accuracy as far as the 243 is concerned. So, just wondering is all. Several other rounds I’d look at before the ARC, but hey… if it’s calling, do it to it.

[charlie b]

Dave, can't assume he's not shooting it much. Pigs and prairie dogs out here can use up ammo fast. I know prairie dog shooters who go through several hundred rounds in a weekend. A summer of shooting can be a couple thousand rounds. Some prefer the .243 over the .22-250 due to strong winds.

[KMW1954]

Several other rounds I’d look at before the ARC, but hey… if it’s calling, do it to it.

Dave you have helped me on many occasions and I greatly respect you opinion and knowledge but I have to say I have been doing a lot, and I mean a lot, of reading and researching a lot about the 6ARC. Basically because I have been looking to move up from 223 for my 300yd target rifle. Latest findings are that out to 500yds there is very little difference between the 6 ARC and the other short 6mm chamberings, up to the 6 Dasher until one moves up to the GT, CM, or 243. So I suppose it all comes down to what it is intended to do.

So just which other would you choose as OP really didn't say what he is hunting.

[Dave Hoback]

Dave you have helped me on many occasions and I greatly respect you opinion and knowledge but I have to say I have been doing a lot, and I mean a lot, of reading and researching a lot about the 6ARC. Basically because I have been looking to move up from 223 for my 300yd target rifle. Latest findings are that out to 500yds there is very little difference between the 6 ARC and the other short 6mm chamberings, up to the 6 Dasher until one moves up to the GT, CM, or 243. So I suppose it all comes down to what it is intended to do.

So just which other would you choose as OP really didn't say what he is hunting.

Well, you mentioned 1 or 2 already. The Dasher would likely be my top pick. But I’d also do the BR/BRA. Or I might would say forget the short cases & go right to the 6x47. You are correct they are all close. Which is why I feel the ARC is pointless! The Dasher has been around since the early 2000’s. The 6mmBR was created commercially in 1978! But like usual…Hornady regurgitates what’s already been done and act like they “invented” something new! Not only that, they use the x39 case (Grendel), which has never been an accuracy hero. But people want it because it’s the shiny new toy. And that’s fine. Also, I’m a reloader. Most people look at the ARC because they see the boxes of Hornady in stores.

[charlie b]

I don't disagree, especially since I picked a 6BR over the others and one of the biggest reasons was barrel life and ease of use (no case forming).

But, commercial ammo is fairly rare and very expensive. Of the 6mm available on the shelf the ARC is a decent pick. 6mmCM would be next up for me.

The Grendel is not inherently a bad cartridge. After all it shares the same parent case (.220 Russian) with the 6PPC. The 6ARC is just a tad longer than the 6PPC.

And, no, nothing 'new' in cartridges has really been done since before WWI. The 7x57 Mauser (1892) presents a cartridge that does everything the modern ones do, except maybe the big magnums. So why buy anything else?

[KMW1954]

Well, you mentioned 1 or 2 already. The Dasher would likely be my top pick. But I’d also do the BR/BRA. Or I might would say forget the short cases & go right to the 6x47. You are correct they are all close. Which is why I feel the ARC is pointless! The Dasher has been around since the early 2000’s. .

I don't disagree and see this first hand. Our Winter rifle league the top 6 shooters are all shooting some form of 6mm. This years winners shoots a BRA, second place a 6BR and 3rd place a Dasher. Yes they all lecture me that I should be building a 6BR but when looking for tooling and brass it is just not currently available. Such as Dies, they are limited availability but costly, The only brass I have found is Peterson and that right now is limited to the Dasher. Tooling; head space gauges I can find for the ARC but not for any or the others, they are all back order. I use the Lee Quick trim system and the only one they supply again is the ARC. So if all those were obtainable at a reasonable cost then yes I most likely would build a 6BR as well. I do not hunt so no need for a GT, CM or even the 243 which all use much more powder.

BTW at one time I was seriously looking at building a 250 Savage to use in this league.