Trying to decided between a 25-45 sharps or 6-45 ar but looking to see if anyone has any good reloading data on either one. I know there is some out there for the 6-45 but couldn't find much for the 25-45. What powders are you using for either one?
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6x45 ... no brainer
dies readily available, tons of reloading data from varmint hunters and competition shooters, and you don't need proprietary brass / dies
if serious, I'd look hard at DTECH as Mike's work is 1st classLast edited by Cajun Blake; 01-31-2016, 05:23 PM. -
Cool thanks I'll take a look at his stuffComment
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6x45 is a no brainer. All you need different from a 223 is a barrel.
Black Hole Weaponry makes 6x45 barrels too.Comment
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6x45 my choice as wellComment
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Well darn.......
I just got my 25-45 barrel in the mailComment
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I'm leaning heavy towards the 6x45 just for simplicity of availability.Comment
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I'm gonna try and revive this thread as I have been looking at these two calibers lately. They both can be converted from a 556 with just a barrel swap. Both use same mags, bolt, and all. They both have roughly the same velocities but the 25-45 has more energy. Ammo availability is better for the 6x45, but that doesn't mean much to me as I reload.
Anyone have an experience with both? Or as to why one is better than the other?Comment
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Ordered a barrel from Black Hole in 6x45 during the Shot Show.Originally posted by Mike D View Post
Got it Friday.
Building the upper tonight.
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No experience on the 25-45, but I love my 6x45! It is built on a Savage action and a 22" ER Shaw barrel. The H335 is pushing 85 grain Sierra GKs to just over 2700 FPS. I have taken around a dozen deer and TONS of pigs and coyotes with this combo. It is not flashy, but deadly... and one of my favorites!Originally posted by keatonskidmore View PostComment
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Originally posted by ckat View Post
Have you shot any large pigs with it? All head shots or have they done well with shots behind the shoulder and such?Comment
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I very rarely shoot pigs in the head. They are a great test medium for bullet performance. I am sure that I have shot some good size pigs with it, just can't put my finger on it. I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot several dozen+++ pigs each year. This combo has shot a lot! Most 100-150 pounders have good size exits through the shoulders. I can't recall ever having to shoot more than once when I do my part.Originally posted by keatonskidmore View Post
Longest distance at a deer that I can recall is 236 yards. Good size doe - good exit - died within 20 yards. Pretty typical results...
Here is some of the 6x45's handy work...
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Originally posted by ckat View PostI very rarely shoot pigs in the head. They are a great test medium for bullet performance. I am sure that I have shot some good size pigs with it, just can't put my finger on it. I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot several dozen+++ pigs each year. This combo has shot a lot! Most 100-150 pounders have good size exits through the shoulders. I can't recall ever having to shoot more than once when I do my part.
Longest distance at a deer that I can recall is 236 yards. Good size doe - good exit - died within 20 yards. Pretty typical results...
Here is some of the 6x45's handy work...
Wow. You might just have me talked into a 6x45! I don't like shooting twice.Comment
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Any update. I'm leaning towards a 25-45 out of the 2. Ballistics look better than the 6x45.Originally posted by noflyzone View PostComment
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Dunno about the 25-45 but I'm very impressed with my 6x45.
I had Black Hole Weaponry make the barrel 22 inches in the lightweight contour and its 1/8 twist.
Running 85 gr SGKs on top of BenchMark at 2900 fps and it's wickedly accurate.Comment
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