6mm PPC ?
What does PPC stand for?
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PPC = Palmisano Pindell Cartridge
This excerpt is from my notes and I forgot to credit the source. It does not reflect my opinion:
6mm PPC
Chances are the 6mm PPC has never killed a single deer, and it most definitely ranks near the bottom of the heap among varmint hunters. It doesn't shoot as flat as a banjo string, and it doesn't deliver gobs of energy downrange, make a lot of noise, or pound one's shoulder to a pulp. The 6mm PPC is anything but cheap to shoot; last time I looked, cases were selling at 75 cents each, and they still had to be fine-tuned before being used. Even though Americans Lou Palmisano and Ferris Pindell created the little cartridge, it is foreign to most American shooters. On top of all that, while the 6mm PPC has been around for over 20 years not a single American ammo manufacturer has chosen to load it. What the 6mm PPC has done and continues to do is break more world accuracy records in registered benchrest shooting than any other cartridge, and it shows no sign of slowing down. When firearms correspondents of the future write about such things, the 6mm PPC will be mentioned most often as the accuracy cartridge of the 20th century.
"The 20th Century's Top Rifle Cartridge"
By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times.
http://hunting.about.com/od/guns/l/aasttopriflecar.htm
.22 PPC
Historical Notes:
The 22 PPC was developed in 1974 by Dr. Louis Palmisano and Ferris Pindell, primarily as a benchrest cartridge. Although originally a wildcat, Sako of Finland introduced commercial rifles and ammunition late in 1987. Norma followed suit on 1993 with loaded ammunition. The cartridge is based on the 220 Russian case which is a necked down version of the 7.62x39mm Soviet military cartridge. The Wichita Engineering and Supply Co. made the first rifles for both the 22 PPC and 6mm PPC cartridges. Many custom rifles have been turned out in this caliber. In 1993 Ruger announced their No. 1V and M77 varmint rifles in this caliber.
General Comments:
The originators altered the 220 Russian case by giving it a 10% body taper and a 30% shoulder angle, as well as expanding the the neck to accept the standard .224" diameter bullet used in the U.S. The cartridge cases are made in Finland by Sako and in Sweden by Norma and use Small Rifle primers. Although the 22 PPC is a short rather stubby case only 1.51" long, it nevertheless develops ballistics superior to some larger, longer cartridges such as the 222 and the 223 Remington. The 52 grain bullet can be pushed out of the muzzle at over 3500 fps, and this definitely places the 22 PPC in the varmint and small game class. A 1 in 14 inch twist has become pretty much standard for these rifles although 1 in 12 inch twist sometimes be found.
Source: Cartridges of the World
6mm PPC
Historical Notes:
The 6mm PPC is an outgrowth of the .22 PPC and based on the same case configuration with the neck expanded to take 6mm (.243") bullets. This cartridge was also developed by Dr. Louis Palmisano and Ferris Pindell and based on the 220 Russian case, which is a variation of the 7.62 x 39mm (M43) Soviet military cartridge. The original rifles were made by Wichita Engineering and Supply Co. in 1975. Many custom rifles have been made up in this caliber in both sporter and benchrest types. Although originally a benchrest wildcat, Sako of Finland began turning out commercial bolt action rifles and supplying loaded ammunition late in 1987. In 1993 Ruger announced that their M77 Varmint and No 1Varmint rifles would be offered in this caliber and at the same time Norma announced factory loaded ammunition. The 6mm PPC is one of the top competitive benchrest cartridges. In addition to loaded ammunition and factory cases, many handloaders make their own cases by fireforming 220 Russian cases or necking down and reforming 7.62 x 39mm brass.
General Comments:
Cronograph tests by various individuals have demonstrated that the 6mm PPC gives very uniform velocity readings, which accounts for its fine accuracy. On the other hand, practically all rifles chambered for the cartridge are heavy accuracy jobs, and that must also be a factor. Rifles for match shooting usually have a 1 in 14 inch twist, although a few are turned out with a 1 in 12 twist. The 6mm PPC is not only an outstanding benchrest cartridge, but gives very good results on small game and varmints. It is only slightly less powerful than the .243 Winchester despite the much smaller case. It should also do well on deer and antelope at moderate ranges. The velocity with the 90 grain bullet is only some 100 to 150 fps less than the .243 Winchester. Popularity of this caliber is growing beyond benchrest shooting; varmint hunters are now taking it up as well.
Source: Cartridges of the World
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I'll go with Nononsense for what PPC stands for.
However, it has killed deer, even though it would not be my choice to use. I've shot a number of deer with a .243 and with the right bullet within the right range it(6PPC) has reasonble potential...not great.
As for a varmint round, though, it has a lot of untapped potential. The "newer" crop of 50-68gr 6mm bullets make it an excellent choice for sitting out on the prairies/meadows and picking off nuisance rodents. It's lack of recoil makes it fun to shoot all day. I will agree that unless you spend some money building a rifle and getting set up for reloading it, it is expensive. Once you've gone down that road though it could be a great varminting cartridge.
One more opinion to add. Even though it has set numerous records it still hasn't broken the 1973 record by McMillan; 5 shots-.009" group @ 100 yds. It is no doubt super accurate, as mentioned, due a lot in part to the dedication given to the rifles that shoot it. Most rifles given that kind of TLC can shoot pretty dang good...provided the shooter does what he is supposed to when conditions start altering your plans.
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Have two PPC's,...Borden Live Varmit, and Stolle Panda.
Plus a sleeved Rem 700 in 6 Rem BR.
PPC's will stay...will someday sell the 6 Rem BR.
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quote:Originally posted by Guns & Glass
Have two PPC's,...Borden Live Varmit, and Stolle Panda.
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quote:Originally posted by nononsense
PPC = Palmisano Pindell Cartridge
This excerpt is from my notes and I forgot to credit the source. It does not reflect my opinion:
6mm PPC
Chances are the 6mm PPC has never killed a single deer, and it most definitely ranks near the bottom of the heap among varmint hunters. It doesn't shoot as flat as a banjo string, and it doesn't deliver gobs of energy downrange, make a lot of noise, or pound one's shoulder to a pulp. The 6mm PPC is anything but cheap to shoot; last time I looked, cases were selling at 75 cents each, and they still had to be fine-tuned before being used. Even though Americans Lou Palmisano and Ferris Pindell created the little cartridge, it is foreign to most American shooters. On top of all that, while the 6mm PPC has been around for over 20 years not a single American ammo manufacturer has chosen to load it. What the 6mm PPC has done and continues to do is break more world accuracy records in registered benchrest shooting than any other cartridge, and it shows no sign of slowing down. When firearms correspondents of the future write about such things, the 6mm PPC will be mentioned most often as the accuracy cartridge of the 20th century.
"The 20th Century's Top Rifle Cartridge"
By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times.
http://hunting.about.com/od/guns/l/aasttopriflecar.htm
.22 PPC
Historical Notes:
The 22 PPC was developed in 1974 by Dr. Louis Palmisano and Ferris Pindell, primarily as a benchrest cartridge. Although originally a wildcat, Sako of Finland introduced commercial rifles and ammunition late in 1987. Norma followed suit on 1993 with loaded ammunition. The cartridge is based on the 220 Russian case which is a necked down version of the 7.62x39mm Soviet military cartridge. The Wichita Engineering and Supply Co. made the first rifles for both the 22 PPC and 6mm PPC cartridges. Many custom rifles have been turned out in this caliber. In 1993 Ruger announced their No. 1V and M77 varmint rifles in this caliber.
General Comments:
The originators altered the 220 Russian case by giving it a 10% body taper and a 30% shoulder angle, as well as expanding the the neck to accept the standard .224" diameter bullet used in the U.S. The cartridge cases are made in Finland by Sako and in Sweden by Norma and use Small Rifle primers. Although the 22 PPC is a short rather stubby case only 1.51" long, it nevertheless develops ballistics superior to some larger, longer cartridges such as the 222 and the 223 Remington. The 52 grain bullet can be pushed out of the muzzle at over 3500 fps, and this definitely places the 22 PPC in the varmint and small game class. A 1 in 14 inch twist has become pretty much standard for these rifles although 1 in 12 inch twist sometimes be found.
Source: Cartridges of the World
6mm PPC
Historical Notes:
The 6mm PPC is an outgrowth of the .22 PPC and based on the same case configuration with the neck expanded to take 6mm (.243") bullets. This cartridge was also developed by Dr. Louis Palmisano and Ferris Pindell and based on the 220 Russian case, which is a variation of the 7.62 x 39mm (M43) Soviet military cartridge. The original rifles were made by Wichita Engineering and Supply Co. in 1975. Many custom rifles have been made up in this caliber in both sporter and benchrest types. Although originally a benchrest wildcat, Sako of Finland began turning out commercial bolt action rifles and supplying loaded ammunition late in 1987. In 1993 Ruger announced that their M77 Varmint and No 1Varmint rifles would be offered in this caliber and at the same time Norma announced factory loaded ammunition. The 6mm PPC is one of the top competitive benchrest cartridges. In addition to loaded ammunition and factory cases, many handloaders make their own cases by fireforming 220 Russian cases or necking down and reforming 7.62 x 39mm brass.
General Comments:
Cronograph tests by various individuals have demonstrated that the 6mm PPC gives very uniform velocity readings, which accounts for its fine accuracy. On the other hand, practically all rifles chambered for the cartridge are heavy accuracy jobs, and that must also be a factor. Rifles for match shooting usually have a 1 in 14 inch twist, although a few are turned out with a 1 in 12 twist. The 6mm PPC is not only an outstanding benchrest cartridge, but gives very good results on small game and varmints. It is only slightly less powerful than the .243 Winchester despite the much smaller case. It should also do well on deer and antelope at moderate ranges. The velocity with the 90 grain bullet is only some 100 to 150 fps less than the .243 Winchester. Popularity of this caliber is growing beyond benchrest shooting; varmint hunters are now taking it up as well.
Source: Cartridges of the World
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