Help deciding new short bolt action

[PickettSFHunter]

I have an itch for a new bolt action in 6mm with a short barrel (16-20"). This would be for deer hunting and would be suppressed. I currently have a ruger american in 350 legend and love it but looking for longer ranges. Yes I have plenty of other rifles to fill the niche but I have that itch for a 6mm I am thinking on 6arc, 243 win, 6 creedmor. Any suggestions???

 

[Jcalder]

6 arc would be pleasant to shoot, but you may end up limited to shorter ranges, if that's a consideration.

 

[Remi]

I like the 6arc, especially for that barrel length.


My 6cm has been stellar as well though.


For 25-27grs of powder the arc is pretty fantastic.

 

[Remington700]

I am a big fan of a Remington model 7 in 243. A pleasure to shoot.

 

[Iglow]

I've got a Stevens 243 that is the most accurate centerfire rifle I have with nosler 90 grn bullet /imr4350. The Stevens model was discontinued a few years ago but it's just a Savage M10 with the Stevens name on it. 243 ammo and components/data are widely available with bullets from 58 grn to 110 grn.

 

[Rockhound]

Howa mini action in 6 arc, you won't regret it. It has quickly became my favorite rifle.

 

[DaveB]

243 would be my choice and if you handload the 6 may be tied for 1st.

My 700 ADL 243 from mid-1980's has over (IIRC) over 2,000 rounds down the barrel and is still shooting under 1 inch.

However, the short barrel may give me pause. You best be handloading if you go anything under 18 inches.

 

[ttf909]

Check out the sig cross trax in 308

 

[nso123]

6CM is a great round. I shoot 88 grain Hammers in mine and you can get them fast. It is really flat shooting.

 

[WestTN2288]

Howa mini action in 6 arc, you won't regret it. It has quickly became my favorite rifle.

How do you like that? And did you buy a barreled action or the whole rifle?

I already have a 6arc AR and it's one of my favorite rifles for sure.

To the OP, i think it depends on what you REALLY want. If you reload: 6arc or creedmoor. Then just figure out how far you'd actually shoot critters and pick from there. I like how cheap the ARC can be to shoot. It's right down there with a 223 if you want it to be. If you're buying all your bullets, it's the 243. Neither of those come close for factory ammo options or availability

 

[TnBob]

I have an itch for a new bolt action in 6mm with a short barrel (16-20"). This would be for deer hunting and would be suppressed. I currently have a ruger american in 350 legend and love it but looking for longer ranges. Yes I have plenty of other rifles to fill the niche but I have that itch for a 6mm I am thinking on 6arc, 243 win, 6 creedmor. Any suggestions???

I had an old Remington Mohawk 600 in .243 as my second deer rifle. Bought it at "Lickity Split" in Cookeville many, many years ago. I killed a truck load of deer with that thing. I think it had a 18" barrel. Wish I had it back.

 

[recurve60#]

6mm remington model 7.