6mm ARC

[mevertsen]

Well,

My mind is on a runner right now.

6mm ARC?

Anyone have one?

How does it work for deer / antelope sized game?

Thanks for information and keeping my mind busy, lol.

 

[BFD]

For an AR platform yes. Better 6s for bolt guns.

 

[mevertsen]

Yes, thinking an upper for an AR.

 

[BFD]

They aren't as plug and play as regular AR15s that's for sure.
Get a type 2 bolt for the bolt carrier. The initial bolts were breaking due to high PSI stress of the cartridge. Type 2 have reinforced rings on the bolt face.
You will want to manipulate the gas port hole size with the gas block area size (Journal) to ensure smooth function. I wouldn't even think about not using an adjustable gas block. I like to drill the gas port holes a smidge on the larger size and tame down the gas with the adjustable gas block. I drill with Harbor freight numbered drill bit kit and measure the smooth end for ad hoc pin gauge use. Locked up in a vice and try to drill straight enough. The existing hole keeps the bit pretty straight.

You can buy an assembled upper from somewhere, but there are complaints a plenty with gas regulation, brass eating, ejector gouges and smears on brass if the gas isn't regulated good enough.

 

[OutdoorEdventure]

Dropped coyotes, hogs, deer with mine. 87, 88 Hammers. No issues with mine. Point, shoot, drop. It’s very underwhelming compared to my .243 to be honest.
So if you have a .243 avoid. If you don’t it will work just fine.

 

[mevertsen]

Thanks guys.

Idea is for when my 9 year old gets to be 12 for deer.

Reality is a Savage or Ruger is cheaper than an upper and a lot less hassle.

 

[Carsyn.22]

Can’t have ar’s in Canada so I don’t know too much about em but I would think you could dress up a savage or ruger with a fast twist pre fit and or a stock and still beat the ar price point? And then you have fast twist.243 power on tap…

 

[mevertsen]

Yeah

AR's can spendy....

FAST. Haha.

I have too much time on my hands, see something and then I have to roll with it till the wheels fall off. Haha.

 

[mazroth]

Be sure you get a firearm with alot of adjustability. Thats a big plus on the ar15, easy to put in a good trigger, adjustable stock, large area to mount optics, and can be very lightweight. Very easy to adapt from a 6 foot man, down to a 4 ft little girl. My daughter liked my 6.8 spc ar, but she has her own bolt gun now.

 

[BFD]

Be sure you get a firearm with alot of adjustability. Thats a big plus on the ar15, easy to put in a good trigger, adjustable stock, large area to mount optics, and can be very lightweight. Very easy to adapt from a 6 foot man, down to a 4 ft little girl. My daughter liked my 6.8 spc ar, but she has her own bolt gun now.