DRT Customs AR15 in 6mm ARC!
16" BCA SS Barrel 1:8
Anderson Lower with Anderson SS Lower Parts Kit installed
Anderson Upper
Timber Creek Greyman Pistol Grip
Monstrum Alpha LPVO 1-6x24 Scope
Monstrum Adjustable Cantilever Scopemount
The AR has been tested and sighted at 100 yds.
Here's a more detailed look at the 6mm ARC:
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Purpose:
The 6mm ARC was designed as a high-performance, long-range cartridge for the AR-15 platform, offering better ballistics than the 223/5.56.
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Key Features:
- Low Recoil: The cartridge is designed to minimize recoil, making it suitable for accurate long-range shooting.
- High Accuracy: The 6mm ARC is known for its ability to deliver high accuracy at long distances.
- Long-Range Performance: It's designed to maintain supersonic flight and energy at extended ranges.
- Effective Range: The 6mm ARC can be effective on steel targets out to approximately 1200 yards, and for hunting, it's best to keep shots under 500 yards.
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- Bullet Diameter: 6mm / .243
- Bullet Weights: 103-108gr
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2,750 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~1,800 ft/lbs
- Cartridge Length: 2.26"
- Case Length: 1.49"
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Applications:
The 6mm ARC is versatile, suitable for hunting, home defense, range use, and long-range shooting.
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Comparison to other cartridges:
- 6.5 Grendel: The 6mm ARC offers a lighter gun/ammo system with 30% less weight than the AR-10/308 Win system, while delivering substantially better ballistics than the 223/5.56.
- 6.5 Creedmoor: The 6mm ARC has better terminal ballistics and is designed for that, and it outdoes 6.5 Creedmoor significantly when it comes to close-quarters combat.
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The 6mm ARC is a Hornady cartridge, and Hornady offers various factory loads for it.
Determined at checkout.
