Instead of discounting, the cold bore shot. You should continue to shoot cold bore on the same target on different days until you blueprint. What exactly is the point of impact when the gun is cold the first jet is the most important one on a hunting load what it does once it’s hot it doesn’t matter. You will probably get only one shot the cold bore shot , so shooting a group on paper cold bore shots only it will develop a pattern and you will know where the zero needs to be on your rifle for when the opportunity presents itself during a hunt
Looks great I just picked up some n133 and n 9:10 540 for my arc as well can’t wait to give them a try going to be using 95 grain burger target the n133 shot lights out with 75 grain v max
Great video, however if this is a hunting load and the cold bore shot is different from the warm groups…… how would you suggest using this load when hunting? the first shot counts the most???? Right?
One thing I like to do is shoot exactly like this (no elevation change) so that I can see what my actual drop in inches is. This makes truing data in calculator easier.
@@connerm4850 I guess I worded that incorrectly. I fully support doing load development like this because, just as you said, it allows you to figure out the elevation drop.
Hey Rob, do you think the 6 ARC would be adequate for hunting whitetails out to 350 yards with a "20 barrel running say 105 Berger or 108 ELDM's? Really debating on running a 6MM of some sort suppressed this year....my shots are typically within 200 yards and I want something light and handy with low recoil and barrel life. Let me know what you think, thanks
@@RobsReloading I have a group of guys in Texas that cull deer on big ranches and they said 6 ARC 108 ELDM is just devastating I thought that was interesting.
I saw your other video before this when it came out. I must say, the 112s MBs are doing real good. Im gonna try them in my 20"SS416R AR platform and see how well. Can you tell where to find the 112s? Good day!
This load is toward the high end of bolt-gun-pressure. If loaded to gas-gun-pressure, you would only see around 2350 fps out of a 20-inch barrel. These were also loaded very long at 2.335-inches and likely wouldn't fit in your magazine. Barnes does also make a 105 grain Match Burner, which is 0.130-inch shorter.
@@dahut3614 Good morning, for me, I only shoot paper and steel up to 500 yrds. So we know the heavier the pill the more stable it can be of course, with the proper twist rate. Speed isn't my priority although it is important. Thank you, good day.
I actually like the cheap green stock the switchback comes with for hunting. I have one in 6 arc. It has feeding issues when in the factory switchback stock tho so I’ve switched stocks (same factory mags and different cheap savage factory stock fixed the feeding issue for the most part)
I would throw out that cold bore shot since the temperature was so cold that day. It shot low just like every cold bore shot does. The rest of the group looked great.
What don't you like about 200 yards? Sounds like you don't like group size. Since 200 yards is nothing for precision shooting and kind of average for open forest hunting, I would worry much more about what went wrong and less about video esthetics.
Definitely want MORE 200 YARD WORKUPS.....THANKS
For hunting, the cold bore shot is really the only one that counts.
Cold Bore shot is a myth, 99% of the time the "Cold Bore Shot" is the shooter.
Instead of discounting, the cold bore shot. You should continue to shoot cold bore on the same target on different days until you blueprint. What exactly is the point of impact when the gun is cold the first jet is the most important one on a hunting load what it does once it’s hot it doesn’t matter. You will probably get only one shot the cold bore shot , so shooting a group on paper cold bore shots only it will develop a pattern and you will know where the zero needs to be on your rifle for when the opportunity presents itself during a hunt
Great point...
I don't ever discount first shots on hunting loads....those are the most important ones!
Thanks. I appreciate the longer range tedtsy. Looking forward to more loads & tests.
Push it out there............................... 200,300, etc, etc.!!
Love 200 yards accuracy report. N-540 was a performer. ...
Like of you are interested in Rob doing a video with his hunting dog. 🐕
Looks great I just picked up some n133 and n 9:10 540 for my arc as well can’t wait to give them a try going to be using 95 grain burger target the n133 shot lights out with 75 grain v max
I'm all for this. I do most of my testing at 236.
Good shooting at 200 yards man.
Super cool!
I develop at 100 and verify and fine tune at 300. 100 is for 22LR and ARs, bolt guns aren't fun or challenging till 300 plus.
How cold the shooter is can also affect your groups. Probably more so than the rifle.
Same goes for wind direction and speed.
What's up Robert.
Great video, however if this is a hunting load and the cold bore shot is different from the warm groups…… how would you suggest using this load when hunting? the first shot counts the most???? Right?
In my area the max distance your going to reasonable shoot is 200-250 max. 1 to 2 Inches is really not going to be a large factor at that distance.
Other than you need to figure out your dope...not too shabby. Likes the matchburner
One thing I like to do is shoot exactly like this (no elevation change) so that I can see what my actual drop in inches is. This makes truing data in calculator easier.
@@connerm4850 I guess I worded that incorrectly. I fully support doing load development like this because, just as you said, it allows you to figure out the elevation drop.
Building up same set up, curious on how you got the bottom bolt release in the XRS chassis
The xrs has a cut out to activate the release
Is your Labradar set up to measure muzzle velocity or velocity downrange?
The Labradar measures 5 velocities. I list the closest to the muzzle it can measure.
❤️🔥🇺🇸🤙🏻
Hey Rob, do you think the 6 ARC would be adequate for hunting whitetails out to 350 yards with a "20 barrel running say 105 Berger or 108 ELDM's? Really debating on running a 6MM of some sort suppressed this year....my shots are typically within 200 yards and I want something light and handy with low recoil and barrel life. Let me know what you think, thanks
Would be better with the 103 eldx. Should be a fine combination for whitetail
@@RobsReloading I have a group of guys in Texas that cull deer on big ranches and they said 6 ARC 108 ELDM is just devastating I thought that was interesting.
So, to clarify, are you getting a 3" drop at 200yd from a 100yd zero?
200 yards means more wind variations. What's the objective?
I saw your other video before this when it came out. I must say, the 112s MBs are doing real good. Im gonna try them in my 20"SS416R AR platform and see how well. Can you tell where to find the 112s? Good day!
This load is toward the high end of bolt-gun-pressure. If loaded to gas-gun-pressure, you would only see around 2350 fps out of a 20-inch barrel. These were also loaded very long at 2.335-inches and likely wouldn't fit in your magazine. Barnes does also make a 105 grain Match Burner, which is 0.130-inch shorter.
@@dahut3614 Yes, that I understand, just curious because the 110A max is also an option I use the 105s and love them.
@@mostrogolf22 Do you mean A-Tip? Those are the exact same length as the 112 grain match burners.
@@dahut3614 Good morning, for me, I only shoot paper and steel up to 500 yrds. So we know the heavier the pill the more stable it can be of course, with the proper twist rate. Speed isn't my priority although it is important. Thank you, good day.
Have you shot any deer size game with the ARC yet? If so what bullet did you use and what bullet would you recommend?
Have not yet! I'm sure it would do well with the proper bullet. I would feel comfortable with the eld-x 103gr from Hornady.
Where did you get your data for the n540
I could not find published data for n540.
Do you like the 6 arc in the mdt chassis? Looking at a switchback and not so impressed with the green stock.
I have the same setup with 6ARC in the MDT Chassis. Love it, but it is too heavy for hunting. I use it for range fun and it feels like cheating.
I actually like the cheap green stock the switchback comes with for hunting. I have one in 6 arc. It has feeding issues when in the factory switchback stock tho so I’ve switched stocks (same factory mags and different cheap savage factory stock fixed the feeding issue for the most part)
And yes more 200 please
I would throw out that cold bore shot since the temperature was so cold that day. It shot low just like every cold bore shot does. The rest of the group looked great.
What don't you like about 200 yards? Sounds like you don't like group size. Since 200 yards is nothing for precision shooting and kind of average for open forest hunting, I would worry much more about what went wrong and less about video esthetics.
" We" ?
joke
Mark 5 ..vs junk arken
200please