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Reloading
6.5 prc vs 6.5-06
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1679307" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>With just about identical powder capacities, the difference between 6.5-06, 6.5x284, and 6.5 PRC are the case dimensions, and any minor effects due to the shape of the powder column. Either of the three will get the job done. I started with the 6.5x284 about 10 years ago, and, being a reloader, have yet to see a reason to change. With a slow burner like Retumbo, R26, or N565, 140g class bullets in 3000FPS range has generally been the sweet spot for for these cartridges for hunting applications. IMO, the new Berger 156 with a .347BC looks like it will up the game if it's terminal performance on game proves out. My initial load-work with this bullet using R-26 in my 1:8 twist 26" barrel 6.5x284 achieves +3000FPS, low ES, no pressure signs, and superb accuracy. This bullet is easy to work with, and feeds easily, with room to spare will all my 6,5x284 magazines(a consideration with this bullet).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1679307, member: 10291"] With just about identical powder capacities, the difference between 6.5-06, 6.5x284, and 6.5 PRC are the case dimensions, and any minor effects due to the shape of the powder column. Either of the three will get the job done. I started with the 6.5x284 about 10 years ago, and, being a reloader, have yet to see a reason to change. With a slow burner like Retumbo, R26, or N565, 140g class bullets in 3000FPS range has generally been the sweet spot for for these cartridges for hunting applications. IMO, the new Berger 156 with a .347BC looks like it will up the game if it’s terminal performance on game proves out. My initial load-work with this bullet using R-26 in my 1:8 twist 26” barrel 6.5x284 achieves +3000FPS, low ES, no pressure signs, and superb accuracy. This bullet is easy to work with, and feeds easily, with room to spare will all my 6,5x284 magazines(a consideration with this bullet). [/QUOTE]
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