6 mm PPC
Reloading data for 6 mm PPC cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_947
Load data for caliber "6 mm PPC"
The 6mm PPC (Palmisano & Pindel Cartridge) is a rifle cartridge developed in the 1980s by Ferris Pindell and Dr. Louis Palmisano. It is a centerfire, bottlenecked cartridge with a bullet diameter of .243 inches (6.17mm) and a case length of 1.520 inches (38.6mm).The 6mm PPC was designed as a precision cartridge for use in benchrest shooting competitions. It is capable of firing light bullets at high velocities with exceptional accuracy and consistency, making it a popular choice among competitive shooters who demand the highest levels of precision.
The cartridge's short, fat case design allows for efficient powder burn and consistent ignition, resulting in excellent accuracy and low recoil. It is also known for its mild report and low muzzle blast, which makes shooting more comfortable and allows for better observation of bullet impacts at long range.
Although the 6mm PPC is primarily used in benchrest competitions, it is also suitable for varmint and predator hunting. However, it may not be ideal for larger game due to its relatively light bullet weight and limited energy.
Overall, the 6mm PPC is considered one of the most accurate and consistent rifle cartridges available, and it has a loyal following among benchrest shooters and other precision shooters who value its performance and reliability.
You find 6 mm PPC with all common powders and bullets by clicking the 'Loads in this caliber' button above.
Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | 6 mm PPC |
|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.243 '' | 6.17 mm |
| Primer Size: | Small Rifle (SR) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.5'' | 38.23 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.19'' | 55.7 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 58741.2 psi | 4050 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.