Load data for 6 mm ARC + 85gr Barnes TSX BT

403 suitable loads across 70 powder(s) for cartridge 6 mm ARC with 85gr Barnes TSX BT bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Accurate 2520, Vihtavuori N140 and Hodgdon H322.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 1.490 in / 37.85 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.260 in / 57.40 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 52,000 PSI / 3,585 bar.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 1.490 in / 37.85 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.260 in / 57.40 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 52,000 PSI / 3,585 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.243 | 85gr | TSX BT

Cartridge:6 mm ARC load data

Case Length (L3):1.500" | 38.1 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.478" | 12.1 mm

Case Capacity:34.5 gow | 2.24 cm³

Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)

Max. Pressure (SAAMI):52,000 psi | 3,585 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:9.5

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Community Loads for 6 mm ARC + 85gr Barnes TSX BT

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

25.1 gr	2.080"	18.0"	2614 fps	•••

24.0 gr	2.080"	18.0"	2490 fps	•••

25.5 gr	2.080"	18.0"	2574 fps	•••

•••	2.080"	18.0"	2377 fps	•••
•••	2.080"	18.0"	2631 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	20.0"	2694 fps	•••

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