Load data for 6 mm PPC + 85gr Sierra GameKing
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.503 in / 38.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.193 in / 55.70 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 58,740 PSI / 4,050 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.503 in / 38.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.193 in / 55.70 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 58,740 PSI / 4,050 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.243 | 85gr | GameKing
Cartridge:6 mm PPC load data
Case Length (L3):1.505" | 38.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.365" | 9.3 mm
Case Capacity:33 gow | 2.14 cm³
Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):58,740 psi | 4,050 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:11.0
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Community Loads for 6 mm PPC + 85gr Sierra GameKing
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.5 gr | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2682 fps | ••• | |
| 27.0 gr | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2722 fps | ••• | |
| 29.0 gr | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2915 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2784 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2628 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2822 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2537 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2680 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2570 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2764 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2729 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2923 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2682 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2918 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2600 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.080" | 24.0" | 2823 fps | ••• | |
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