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6.5 PRC for Extreme Long Range Hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1475375" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I fully agree that there is no ballistic difference or "magic" between the 6.5 PRC, 6.5x284,260AI, 6.5-06, etc. There will likely be more difference between specific barrel performances, given identical parameters/conditions. In terms of the often discussed barrel life paranoia, the 6.5PRC has the greatest over-bore of the bunch. The 6.5 PRC marketing hype seems to be having its effect.</p><p>IMO, the decision of using the 140 vs 150 will come down to the 150 class bullet performance on game, not only at the extended ranges, but at 400-800 yard ranges where 90+% of the long range hunting shots are taken. The ballistic and terminal performance of the 140 class bullets are well proven and understood. The 150's may very well prove to be excellent, but, IMO, they have not yet had enough track time with the 6.5x284/6.5 PRC class cartridges. At 800+ yards, game is killed with the 6.5 by "very" precise bullet placement....more-so then a 100-200FP difference in energy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1475375, member: 10291"] I fully agree that there is no ballistic difference or “magic” between the 6.5 PRC, 6.5x284,260AI, 6.5-06, etc. There will likely be more difference between specific barrel performances, given identical parameters/conditions. In terms of the often discussed barrel life paranoia, the 6.5PRC has the greatest over-bore of the bunch. The 6.5 PRC marketing hype seems to be having its effect. IMO, the decision of using the 140 vs 150 will come down to the 150 class bullet performance on game, not only at the extended ranges, but at 400-800 yard ranges where 90+% of the long range hunting shots are taken. The ballistic and terminal performance of the 140 class bullets are well proven and understood. The 150’s may very well prove to be excellent, but, IMO, they have not yet had enough track time with the 6.5x284/6.5 PRC class cartridges. At 800+ yards, game is killed with the 6.5 by “very” precise bullet placement....more-so then a 100-200FP difference in energy. [/QUOTE]
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