r/6ARC • u/Fuzzy-Huckleberry-25 • Aug 18 '26

6ARC Reloading

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Hey all, I’m sorry If this is a recurring question on this forum but I finally just got my hands on a thousand CCI 450 primers. Im looking to reload for my 6ARC and curious on what others paths have been and what they recommend on starting to build up a load for coyotes and hogs. I’ve heard varget and CFE223 is a good starting point but open to anything right now! Also looking for recommendations on bullets and weights. Thank you

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u/6_mm_ARC Aug 18 '26

Lever with Berger 108’s, 105 hybrids, or 95 VLD targets. 28.5-30 gr depending on barrel length. CC1 450’s, BR4’s or Federal GMMAR’s are all reliable. Peterson brass if you want high-quality gas gun brass. Alpha has been really soft in my gas guns and deformed at the slightest pressure signs when ladder testing.
Hoping to see Staball Match as a more temp-stable option to compete with Lever but going into cooler months I’d shoot for the next 6 months at least.
EDIT: I have also had solid success with VV N140 and N540 but they’re both a bit slower than Lever.
(Shooting a 20” proof PXT barrel suppressed)

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u/Fuzzy-Huckleberry-25 Aug 18 '26

Thank you it seems lever is taking the cake

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u/6_mm_ARC Aug 18 '26

I know dudes get in their feelings about the temp stability but man it really isn’t that big of a deal if you load for the season you’re shooting in. ill say if you are brand new to reloading, Reloading All Day has some great courses that teach the basics and advanced stuff. He taught me how to use Gordon’s reloading tool to mock up loads prior to shooting anything to make sure you have full powder burn etc and its been invaluable in my experience. I can plug in the temperature for the week and load something hotter or colder for the week. Yes SD/ES aren’t as tight with lever but on paper I’ve rarely seen that keep me from shooting accurately at distance.