TESTED: NEW Hornady Aeromatch 105gr 6mm

This video provides an in-depth review and testing of the new Sierra 105gr MatchKing (SMK) target bullet. Host Gavin Gear from Ultimate Reloader, demonstrating significant expertise, tests the bullet across three different 6mm cartridges (6mm Creedmoor, 6mm ARC, and 6.5x47 Lapua) in custom rifles. The testing includes lab analysis of bullet consistency (weight, diameter, length) and long-range accuracy at 706 yards. The video highlights the importance of twist rate for stabilizing these heavier bullets and presents detailed load data and group results for each tested platform.

This video explores the NRL Hunter competition, highlighting the use of 6mm Creedmoor ammunition, specifically Hornady's ELD-M, for its flatter trajectory and reduced recoil. It discusses the nuances of match versus hunting ammunition performance, emphasizing bullet construction and the importance of understanding it for ethical hunting. The episode also touches on gear selection for competition and hunting, including optics, rifles like the Ruger American Gen 2 and Rossi R95, and the utility of ballistic calculators like Hornady's '4DOF' app.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the suitability of 7mm cartridges, specifically the 280 AI, for long-range shooting. While acknowledging its effectiveness as a hunting caliber, the discussion highlights recoil and the availability of high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) bullets as limiting factors for extreme distances. The conversation contrasts this with popular long-range cartridges like the 6.5 Creedmoor and emerging trends towards 6mm Creedmoor, emphasizing the importance of BC and case design for long-range performance.

This YouTube video showcases a 1800-foot shot using a 6mm Creedmoor rifle. The focus is on demonstrating long-range precision shooting capabilities with this specific caliber and rifle setup. While details on the specific rifle model are not provided in the description, the title clearly highlights the distance and caliber involved in the long-range engagement.

Ghost Firearms Training LLC is hosting an amateur rifle mile money match at the Ben Franklin Range in Templeton, Pennsylvania, from May 2nd to May 4th, 2025. The event includes a practice day on May 2nd, with the competition rounds on May 3rd and 4th. Caliber is capped at .300 PRC, Wind Mag, or Norma, but competitive options like 6mm or 6.5 Creedmoor are also viable. Teams of 2-4 people can participate, with each member shooting at least one of the four stages. The buy-in is $1,200 per team, with prizes for the top two teams: $2,400 for first place and $1,400 for second.

This YouTube video features a "Guess the distance" challenge using a 6mm Creedmoor chambered Aero Solus rifle at Defender Ranch. The content focuses on the rifle's performance and accuracy at varying distances, implicitly testing the shooter's ability to estimate range. The title highlights the specific caliber and rifle model, as well as the location, suggesting a practical demonstration of long-range shooting capabilities.

This video details the comprehensive manufacturing process of brass rifle casings by Peterson Cartridge. It covers the transformation of raw brass cups through multiple drawing, annealing, washing, heading, trimming, and tapering stages. The process emphasizes precision, quality control through extensive automated and manual inspection, and specialized treatments like neck re-annealing and anti-tarnish coating to ensure match-grade performance.

This guide details essential brass preparation steps beyond basic decapping and sizing for improved reloading accuracy. It covers cleaning, primer pocket uniforming, neck chamfering and deburring, and neck brushing. The video emphasizes that even new brass can benefit from these processes to ensure consistent bullet seating and optimal performance. The presenter, F-class John from Ultimate Reloader, highlights chamfering and deburring as critical steps that should not be skipped, regardless of time constraints.

This video debunks the myth that solid copper bullets require extremely high velocities for effective hunting performance. Through ballistics gel testing and analysis of 7 PRC loads using Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets, Gavin Gear demonstrates excellent expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range, including lower velocities equivalent to longer ranges. The testing highlights the versatility and effectiveness of modern monolithic copper projectiles for various hunting scenarios and legal requirements.

This video details extreme pressure testing of the 6mm ARC cartridge using both a bolt-action rifle and an AR-15 platform. The experiment pushes the limits of Alpha Munitions brass with 8208 XBR powder, achieving velocities exceeding factory specifications and even 6 Creedmoor. The testing culminates in destructive attempts using a fast-burning pistol powder in an AR-15, demonstrating the significant forces involved and the potential for catastrophic failure. The presenter, Gavin Gear, emphasizes that these tests are for research only and should not be replicated due to extreme danger.