Load data for 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) + 80gr Hornady ELD-VT

The most recommended powders for this combination are SNPE Vectan SP 10, IMR 8208 XBR and ADI AR 2219.

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 62,001 PSI / 4,275 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 62,001 PSI / 4,275 bar.

Load Specifications

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Bullet:.243 | 80gr | ELD-VT

Cartridge:6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) load data

Case Length (L3):1.500" | 38.1 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.449" | 11.4 mm

Case Capacity:34.5 gow | 2.24 cm³

Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)

Max. Pressure (SAAMI):62,001 psi | 4,275 bar

Barrel Length:22.0" | 559 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:8.0

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Community Loads for 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) + 80gr Hornady ELD-VT

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)

29.5 gr	2.275"	22.0"	2881 fps	•••

31.4 gr	2.250"	20.0"	3018 fps	•••

29.5 gr	2.265"	22.0"	2992 fps	•••
•••	2.275"	22.0"	2986 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	20.0"	2776 fps	•••
•••	2.268"	22.0"	3028 fps	•••

•••	2.270"	22.0"	2851 fps	•••
•••	2.268"	22.0"	2861 fps	•••
•••	2.268"	22.0"	2904 fps	•••
•••	2.270"	22.0"	2966 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	20.0"	2858 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	20.0"	2618 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	20.0"	2799 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	20.0"	2789 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	2815 fps	•••
•••	2.275"	22.0"	2802 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	20.0"	2792 fps	•••

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