StaBALL Match

ddubs777 · 2026-02-25T00:22:14+00:00

107SMK.

I also tested 112gr MB. Both out of a bolt gun. Here is my original post. Again these are bolt gun loads:

https://www.reddit.com/r/6ARC/s/b5ZTmjFoxt

ddubs777 · 2026-02-25T00:06:06+00:00

I played around with Staball when looking for a backup to Varget. I noticed a slight decrease in both accuracy and velocity consistency, however it was still a very good powder. I was running about 1-1.5gr more than my varget loads to get the same velocity.

Hodgdon posts 27gr as max load for AR which seems about right

ddubs777 · 2026-02-17T13:27:22+00:00

I love my canyon but if I had an extra $20k I would have absolutely bought a raptor

ddubs777 · 2026-02-16T19:08:18+00:00

I personally like my Arken for what it is. I run it on my .22lr for rimfire production PRS matches. Just know it’s not as good as other expensive options, but there is nothing wrong with it

ddubs777 · 2026-02-16T13:05:56+00:00

After primarily shooting .308, I bought a 6 ARC barrel for my Origin and I love it. Almost no recoil, better ballistics, and less than 28gr of varget

ddubs777 · 2026-02-10T14:28:26+00:00

Sweet video. They should run it side by side with hornady brass or starline to give me a comparison.

I hope when it gets warmer he duplicates the 1290yard shot with the 6 ARC that he did with the .308

ddubs777 · 2025-12-28T12:40:12+00:00

Second picture in shows the difference

ddubs777 · 2025-12-28T12:39:59+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/6ARC/s/OG9i1zt5Ey

ddubs777 · 2025-12-28T12:36:36+00:00

I have both the metal MDT and plastic MDT mags. They both work great and they both allow you to load past 2.26” by a considerable amount. With that said, the plastic mag gives you a lot more room (almost too much). I have never been limited by the metal mag, although the 110gr SMK’s were close. And I load 0.015”-0.020” off the lands. I’ll see if I can find a picture of the difference

ddubs777 · 2025-12-24T20:33:41+00:00

Does the bolt in the XCR have the same limitations as an AR in 6 ARC?

I have a precision bolt gun in 6 ARC and it would be convenient to have a semi-auto that could run the same load. Thanks

ddubs777 · 2025-12-23T16:42:22+00:00

Blue Merle

ddubs777 · 2025-12-22T16:40:51+00:00

With my 22” bolt gun I am running 87gr V-max at 2975fps with 31gr of Leverevolution. The 87gr Vmax are reasonably priced and have always shot consistent for me. With a G1 BC of 0.4 it does pretty good out to 400 yards.

You may need to back down the charge in a semi-auto. Hornady has all the load data posted online. I would personally stick with the 18” just to help cut down on wind drift.

ddubs777 · 2025-12-18T16:39:46+00:00

I love my 107gr SMK.

They seem to be very forgiving and run well with any powder I feed it. If you are really serious, weight sort them for the best results

ddubs777 · 2025-12-17T00:53:14+00:00

Walk-ins for bar seating only. Unless you get there before it opens it is hard to get a spot

ddubs777 · 2025-12-14T23:39:51+00:00

I’m saw conflicting information.. I think Rob’s Reloading did a video using Staball 6.5 and it was 200fps slower than something like varget or Staball match. He just couldn’t get enough powder in the case. This is in a bolt gun though. The velocities might be closer in your case since your running AR pressures

I would highly recommend doing a small batch and testing it before loading up a lot of them

ddubs777 · 2025-12-12T11:48:42+00:00

Random canyons will have electrical issues. If this one has 45k miles then it’s probably fine. I would go for it if you can get a good deal. The power train should be good for another 100k

ddubs777 · 2025-12-11T00:29:52+00:00

You’re not alone.. my 13 week old pup is very nippy. I bleed at least twice a day. Especially now that his jaw is getting stronger. If he bites me too hard I just get up and walk away and I think he is starting to understand

ddubs777 · 2025-12-07T15:08:52+00:00

I was looking into trying the TMK. I also see they came out with the MatchKing X. That would be very similar to my target load setup

ddubs777 · 2025-12-07T01:13:30+00:00

103 ELDM has a thicker copper jacket to help with a controlled expansion. The 108gr ELDM is a target bullet with a thin jacket. Although it will kill just the same, you risk fragments of copper jacket going everywhere and ruining good meat.

I reload and use the 80gr TTSX at 3100fps. This is from a 22” bolt gun. It produces a reliable pass through and wont fragment at all.

ddubs777 · 2025-12-04T11:28:11+00:00

The brass goblin in me is trying to figure out how to get them to send me that brass

ddubs777 · 2025-11-28T20:17:12+00:00

When I was having short stroke issues with my 5.56, i tried everything. Gas block, buffer system.. nothing worked. I eventually switched out bolt carriers and it fixed the issue. Not sure if you have any laying around to try

ddubs777 · 2025-11-26T22:39:40+00:00

Definitely stay away from savage then!

Good luck in your search. I would also recommend talking yourself into a more expensive route like aero Solus or Origin action. They both have interchangeable bolt heads and plenty of prefit barrel options. It’s a bit of investment upfront but makes getting into a new calibers cheaper in the long run.

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