lots of times, the inability to get 6 reps w/ 85% is mostly conditioning. I wouldn't think of starting a workout with this percentage, but rather be working up to it over the weeks, with this being my heaviest day after 3 consecutive heavier weeks (linear).
Of course, percentages are pretty stupid, because everyone is different and having a set percentage to do is just asking for trouble. Just use them as a guideline.
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