Load data for 6 mm ARC + 87gr Berger VLD Hunting

476 suitable loads across 78 powder(s) for cartridge 6 mm ARC with 87gr Berger VLD Hunting bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant AR-Comp, Alliant Reloder-10x and IMR 3031.

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

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Bullet:.243 | 87gr | VLD Hunting

Cartridge:6 mm ARC load data

Case Length (L3):1.500" | 38.1 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.304" | 7.7 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 + 87gr Berger VLD Hunting

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)

22.2 gr	2.244"	20.0"	2322 fps	•••
24.5 gr	2.244"	20.0"	2520 fps	•••

23.5 gr	2.244"	20.0"	2380 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	20.0"	2522 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	20.0"	2551 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	20.0"	2741 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	20.0"	2449 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	20.0"	2622 fps	•••

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