25-45 Sharps

[kevwil]

http://srcarms.com/wordpress/25-45-sharps/ammunition/

I've been working some loads with 100gr bullets, and have been very impressed so far.

I guess this is one caliber that hasn't caught on with you guys yet.

[Tim K]

Huh, learn something new every day. That's an interesting cartridge.

[Zombie Steve]

I know there's some big fans of the quarter bore out there, but this one is about the only one that makes sense to me. I'd love to shoot one.

[kevwil]

[buckshotbarlow]

cute

[IceAxe]

I am curious...what velocities are you getting with what loads? How does it compare with the 6x45?

[kevwil]

I get about 2930 with the 85gr Nosler Ballistic Tips in the center photo, and about 2855 with the 100gr Speer HotCor in the lower photo. I can only compare to 223/5.56 and 300 BLK, I've never shot a 6x45.

[IceAxe]

What's the accuracy like with the heavier pills? I saw BHW was offering this chamber on their barrels a was considering giving it a try. I love my 6 x45 but admit it starts to open up its groups with the 87 grains


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[kevwil]

What's the accuracy like with the heavier pills?

My best groups have been less than 3/4 MOA at 100y, with either load. I've hit steel out to 800y with it, too. I'm quite pleased with it. And with 1800+ ft/lbs energy and low recoil, I expect it will be a nice hunting rifle.

My only problem has been pressure issues caused by carbon build up in a dirty chamber from shooting suppressed too much. Otherwise, the SRC barrel has been fantastic.

[spqrzilla]

Anybody seen any barrels for this caliber locally?