Winchester Modle 70 in 6x45

[Randy C]

I would like to know if Winchester Model 70 was made in a 6x45, and if any body has had good luck with this cal. shooting 45 to 65 gr boolits, I have a Corbin set up for 6mm, I have several other 6mm guns in model 70 but I want this one next. I have commercial bullet jackets and 22 rimfire bullet jackets, I don't want to shoot these fast I have a couple 6mm molds that I want to use also. This will be for shooting targets and a occasional coyote.

I may have to buy a New Winchester Model 70 in 223 and change the barrel, If I do I will get a custom barrel with a muzzle brake on it.

[Mr Peabody]

I had one that someone put together on a model 70. It was easy to load for, I don't know what the twist rate was but it shot 70gr bullets fine. When I got a .223 that would shoot the 69 and 75 gr bullets I couldn't see the use of the 6x45 as velocities weren't very high. JMHO

[Randy C]

I like to make my own bullets and a set of dies from Corbin cost as much as a gun that's why I'm sticking with 6mm, I can load them down and it wont shoot up much powder for plinking/hunting. My 243 shoots 85 and up good, my 243wssm shoots 95 to 120gr at any speed I want, I'm just filling the gap. I'm shooting my 45/70 with BP the most right now and a custom 270. My personal guns go from 22lr to 6mm I don't have any thing in between.

[vzerone]

I had one that someone put together on a model 70. It was easy to load for, I don't know what the twist rate was but it shot 70gr bullets fine. When I got a .223 that would shoot the 69 and 75 gr bullets I couldn't see the use of the 6x45 as velocities weren't very high. JMHO

From the loading data I see the 6x45 with a 70 grain bullet beats the 223 with same weight???? In fact I've seen Nosler data for the 85 grain in the 6x45 that was right up there too!

[Randy C]

I wasn’t really worried about the ballistics I just wanted to shoot 6mm Bullets then I can keep using my Corbin dies, to make bullets, This caliber was used for years overseas and here in competition shooting because it could stabilize a 6mm bullet better than a 223, out to 300yrd but I believe they were shooting heavy long bullets I want to plink with light bullets they’re cheap to make and I won’t use up much powder.

[Mr Peabody]

Well go for it! It sounds like it would fill a niche for you. If your not stuck on Model 70's, A Savage short action rifle might be a less expensive route.

[Randy C]

Thanks for the Reply's

VZERONE
Your right it does have it's advantages in certain shooting scenarios.

Mr Peabody I'm trying to stay with model 70 because I like Winchester, a lot of my friends shoot Remington, Savage was one my first guns when I was a kid. I own a little of everything.

There are a lot of calibers being brought back to get people to buy a new gun, I think most ballistics can be duplicated with what people have if they reloaded but most people buy off the shelf, I use Berger j4 jackets and Corbin and sierra along with 17/22shot/long and 22mag shells to make bullet jackets. I don't have the time I would like for this hobby.

I wonder if any body is making a 6x45 now days.

[KenT7021]

The 6x45 is most commonly available in AR's.I've had one since 1985 or so.I haven't fired it for years.It is quite accurate.

[vzerone]

Thanks for the Reply's

VZERONE
Your right it does have it's advantages in certain shooting scenarios.

Mr Peabody I'm trying to stay with model 70 because I like Winchester, a lot of my friends shoot Remington, Savage was one my first guns when I was a kid. I own a little of everything.

There are a lot of calibers being brought back to get people to buy a new gun, I think most ballistics can be duplicated with what people have if they reloaded but most people buy off the shelf, I use Berger j4 jackets and Corbin and sierra along with 17/22shot/long and 22mag shells to make bullet jackets. I don't have the time I would like for this hobby.

I wonder if any body is making a 6x45 now days.

Off the top of my head Les Baer makes, or use to make, a 6x45 in an AR 15. Twists choices were 8 or 9.

[Randy C]

I like bolt guns there easier for me to clean, Yes I've seen them on line in a AR.

[oldblinddog]

The 6x45 is a wildcat cartridge and the answer to your original question is, no, they did not make the M70 in 6x45. However, if you wanted one, a M70 in .223 could be rebarreled.

[vzerone]

Along with the AR 15 I mentioned the 6x45 was at one time a standard chambering in the Kimber, Cooper, Remington XP 100, TC Contender, and the Shultz Larsen. You guys just don't remember is all.

[oldblinddog]

I remember. All those you named off are/were semi-custom guns (the xp100 from the custom shop). By wildcat, I meant that it is not a saami cartridge, not that it was never chambered by any manufacturer.

[5Shot]

I have thought of building one for my kids. You have to have a min. 6mm cal. in WA to hunt Whitetail. Thought it would be a good cartridge for them.

[vzerone]

I remember. All those you named off are/were semi-custom guns (the xp100 from the custom shop). By wildcat, I meant that it is not a saami cartridge, not that it was never chambered by any manufacturer.

Does this do it for you?

[oldblinddog]

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[Randy C]

Yes, I got the info I was looking for, Thanks for the help.

The good news is I can still play with what I have.
I just had some changes in my work and my pay, it looks like I'm back on a budget, I had several thousand to play with when I started this post but I'm going to use it for any short falls now, winters are long I Minot ND..