Load data for 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) + 85gr Barnes TSX BT

368 suitable loads across 64 powder(s) for cartridge 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) with 85gr Barnes TSX BT bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon H335, Hodgdon H322 and Shooters World AR Plus.

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 | 85gr | TSX BT

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

Case Length (L3):1.500" | 38.1 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.478" | 12.1 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:1:9.5

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Community Loads for 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) + 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)

26.8 gr	2.080"	24.0"	2931 fps	•••

25.6 gr	2.080"	24.0"	2789 fps	•••

27.3 gr	2.080"	24.0"	2901 fps	•••

•••	2.080"	24.0"	2672 fps	•••

•••	2.080"	24.0"	2692 fps	•••
•••	2.080"	24.0"	2962 fps	•••

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