Load data for 6 mm XC + 85gr Sierra VarmintKing

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.902 in / 48.30 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.756 in / 70.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.902 in / 48.30 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.756 in / 70.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.243 | 85gr | VarmintKing

Cartridge:6 mm XC load data

Case Length (L3):1.901" | 48.3 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.289" | 7.3 mm

Case Capacity:49.7 gow | 3.22 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):63,817 psi | 4,400 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:11.0

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Community Loads for 6 mm XC + 85gr Sierra VarmintKing

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)

35.2 gr	2.550"	24.0"	2941 fps	•••
36.5 gr	2.550"	24.0"	3036 fps	•••
38.0 gr	2.550"	24.0"	3140 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	2928 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3024 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3143 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3278 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	2853 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3041 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3182 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	2888 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	2995 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3169 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	3013 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	3002 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3127 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	2898 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	2996 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3093 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	2908 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	2921 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	2977 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3060 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3157 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3275 fps	•••

•••	2.550"	24.0"	2896 fps	•••
•••	2.550"	24.0"	3036 fps	•••

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