Bullseye in the 6x45

[brstevns]

Has anyone tried Bullseye in the 6x45 ? Would like to give the Lyman 85 gr cast a try. :popcorn:

[wcp4570]

br
just yesterday I was thinking about the 6x45 in an AR and was searching for info and barrels for a new upper. Are you shooting it in a bolt gun or the AR? I'm courious as to how it performs with jacketed bullets. Sorry I can't help with your question.

wcp

[Jupiter7]

Bullseye won't cycle action before pressure catches up to you.

OP,
sounds like ladder test is in order. I'd start around 2.5-3grns. A tad slower powder with better case fill like unique may give you better results. In .223 with 62grn cast 2.5grs 700x run about 1070fps.

[Outpost75]

What is your intent? Subsonic, suppressor loads or what?

I've used 3-4 grains of BE in manually fed rounds with 75-80 grain bullets, above that slower burners are better.

[brstevns]

Light target and plinking load from a bolt action rifle?

[wcp4570]

br
Thanks for the reply. I have had Lyman molds 245496 and 498 for a long time and just recently started playing with them in a 243. That is what got me to thinking about the 6x45. It seems like the small case capacity of the 6x45 would be easier to develop a good loads over the larger case like the 243 or 6mm.

I think Outpost has suggested a good starting point for bullseye. I shoot a lot of Unique in cast rifle, its makes for pleasant and enjoyable time at the range. I have my grandson hooked on shooting cast and he even says he would like to hunt deer with cast in the 30-06.

wcp

[brstevns]

Long story short, was given 2 lb of Bullseye and am trying to help a cousin with a load for his 6x45.

[brstevns]

Thinking 3gr and 5gr would be max with a 85gr cast bullet?