Dangerous Liberty Ep71 - Brian Cook Inventor of 6mm MAX

Published on May 2, 2024
Duration: 86:52

This video features Brian Cook, inventor of the 6mm MAX cartridge, discussing its development, ballistics, and advantages over other AR-15 cartridges like the 6mm ARC and 6.5 Grendel. The discussion highlights the cartridge's design for small-frame platforms, its ability to maintain magazine capacity, and its performance in various shooting applications from DMR to hunting. The creators emphasize its reliability and efficiency, positioning it as a significant advancement in small-frame rifle cartridges.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Intro to Dangerous Liberty Zone
  2. 00:38Dangerous Liberty Podcast Welcome
  3. 02:00Paramount Tactical Course Recap
  4. 02:35Introducing the 6mm MAX Cartridge
  5. 04:01Guest Introduction: Brian Cook, Mike, Clark
  6. 05:08Genesis of the 6mm MAX
  7. 07:00Cartridge vs. Platform Design
  8. 08:066mm MAX vs. 6.5 Grendel/6mm ARC
  9. 09:11Performance Goals for 6mm MAX
  10. 09:55Why 350 Legend Case Base?
  11. 11:34Support and Longevity of 6mm MAX
  12. 12:10Naming the 6mm MAX Cartridge
  13. 14:186mm MAX Ballistic Tables Explained
  14. 15:18Velocity Matrix and Barrel Lengths
  15. 16:20Impressive Velocities with 105gr Bullets
  16. 17:08Reloading Data Availability
  17. 17:55Developing 6mm MAX Reload Data
  18. 19:07Future 6mm MAX Ammunition and Rifles
  19. 20:09Advantages Over Competitive Rounds
  20. 20:22Building a 6mm MAX AR-15
  21. 21:21One-Mile Shot with 6mm MAX
  22. 22:366mm MAX Dies and Components
  23. 23:21Brass Sourcing: Starline Partnership
  24. 24:44Starting 6mm MAX During COVID
  25. 24:52Optimal Twist Rate for 6mm MAX
  26. 25:26Sons of Liberty Rifle Twist Rate
  27. 26:02Bullet Weight Performance (90gr vs 105gr)
  28. 27:03Bullet Performance Limits (90gr, 103gr)
  29. 27:58Other Manufacturers and Discussions
  30. 29:06Ballistics Graph: 24-inch Barrel
  31. 29:37Testing Long Barrels (30-inch Proof)
  32. 30:54Barrel Life Expectations for 6mm MAX
  33. 31:12Barrel Life: PRS Competitor Perspective
  34. 32:20Mathematical Barrel Life Comparison
  35. 33:33Defining Barrel Life: Precision vs. Functionality
  36. 34:296mm MAX Efficiency vs. 243 Winchester
  37. 35:01Barrel Life Comparison: 6mm Creedmoor, 6 GT, etc.
  38. 36:09Velocity vs. Spotting Impacts
  39. 37:146mm MAX in PRS Matches (Bolt vs. Gas Gun)
  40. 38:00Ray Helms' Comment and DMR Course Plans
  41. 39:06Principles of a DMR Platform
  42. 41:356mm MAX in 16-inch Barrels
  43. 42:27Interoperability and Heavy 223 vs. Barrel Change
  44. 42:39Limitations of 5.56 NATO
  45. 43:336mm MAX Velocity Increase Over 5.56
  46. 45:01Lethality and Range of 6mm MAX
  47. 45:456mm MAX for Military Applications
  48. 47:50Bolt Gun vs. Gas Gun Shooting Dynamics
  49. 49:01Ray Helms' Comment on Energy Loss
  50. 50:00Lethality at 600-800 Yards
  51. 51:11Velocity's Impact on Terminal Ballistics
  52. 52:18Short Barrel Issues in Afghanistan
  53. 53:43223 Energy Comparison at 1000 Yards
  54. 54:28Lethality and Wound Cavity Comparison
  55. 54:476mm MAX for Hunting Applications
  56. 56:00Pig Hunt with 6mm MAX
  57. 57:086mm MAX Reliability in Bolt Guns
  58. 57:51Ideal Barrel Length for DMR/Hunting 6mm MAX
  59. 58:356mm MAX Bullet Comparison Graphic
  60. 59:236mm MAX vs. Other Cartridges Design
  61. 01:01:116mm MAX Cartridge Length Consistency
  62. 01:03:016mm MAX vs. 6mm ARC Feeding Design
  63. 01:06:01Ray Helms' Zero Malfunction Testimonial
  64. 01:08:006mm MAX vs. 6mm ARC Reliability
  65. 01:09:006mm MAX in Bolt Guns vs. Gas Guns
  66. 01:10:00Duramag 30-Round Magazine Development
  67. 01:11:00Duramag 30-Round Mag Wins
  68. 01:12:00Sons of Liberty 20-Round Magazines
  69. 01:13:00Felt Recoil of 6mm MAX
  70. 01:15:006mm MAX Shootability and Muzzle Rise
  71. 01:17:00MSRP of Sons of Liberty Broadsword Rifle
  72. 01:18:00Broadsword Rifle Features
  73. 01:21:00Upper/Lower Receiver Matching
  74. 01:22:00Grip Adjustment for Ergonomics
  75. 01:24:00Ammo Availability and Reloading Dies
  76. 01:27:00Kurt Coulson's Questions
  77. 01:28:00Uppers for 6mm MAX
  78. 01:30:00Conclusion and Future Plans

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