6.5 Rifle Build

[Southern Hunter]

Good Day, I'm 71 years old and want to build a 6.5 PRC rifle for deer hunting. My shooting range is from 100 to 300 yards. I have several custom rifles in 25.06, 30.06 and a .264 Jarrett, all are great rifles but getting a little heavy. I have read several articles about the 6.5 PRC and Defiance-Proof Research Pre-Fit barrel. I would like to build a 6.5 PRC but I'm not sure which way to go. 22-inch or 24-inch barrel, pre-fit barrel or have a barrel blank chambered into a 6.5 PRC. Listed below are the rifle components I have selected for this rifle build. Just was wondering if any of you have any suggestions or different components. Building a hunting rifle is a little out of my league.
Thank you for your time and thoughts!

Long Range Hunting Rifle 6.5 PRC

Proof Research Carbon Fiber Sendero (22-inch or 24-inch barrel)
Defiance Ruckus GA Hunter Action – XM Action Length
Trigger Tech - Remington 700 Special Trigger
Hawkins Precision M5 Detachable Bottom Metal and Medium Action 3 round Magazine
AG Adjustable Chalk Branch Rifle Stock – Carbon Fiber

 

[ReconFister]

If this is strictly a hunting rifle I would get the 22" to save on overall length especially if shooting suppressed. Also save the extra weight. That extra 2 inches will not hurt your velocity enough to notice anything different on kill shots under 600 yards

 

[Southern Hunter]

Thanks you very much for the info!

 

[coop2564]

There are things you can do to get near the same velocity between the 22 or 24". I had a 26" shooting retumbo using 124gr hammers I got pressure @ 3245. I wanted to run suppressed, so cut barrel to 22" my velocity dropped 112pfs. I switched to 6.5 staball and a mag primer and got velocity back to 3225 which is where I was running 26" retumbo. So I would go 22" and use a little faster powder with a mag primer for slightly better burn efficiency.

 

[FEENIX]

Thanks you very much for the info!

24" = 3 lbs/0 oz
22" = 2 LBS/13 ozs

Will 3 ozs or .188 lbs make a big difference in your barrel weight?

 

[cowboy]

I know you didn't ask this but:
If you self impose a max of 300 yds I'd consider just getting a factory light Tikka in 6.5 PRC, stick all the extra savings into glass, mounts, components and practice. It'll do that every time, every day.

 

[Southern Hunter]

If this is strictly a hunting rifle I would get the 22" to save on overall length especially if shooting suppressed. Also save the extra weight. That extra 2 inches will not hurt your velocity enough to notice anything different on kill shots under 600 yards

Thank you for your info.

 

[Rodbolt]

Southern Hunter, we are the same age but I'm coming up on a b-day. I think you spec'd out a very nice rifle, also agree with Feenix on the barrel.

No affiliation on this very different rifle but it meets your criteria and more for $1500. Want it myself but have too many deer rifles now, lol.

SOLD/EXPIRED - Bob Green Remington 700 7mm-08

I am selling a Remington Model 700 7mm-08 built by Bob Green. Bolt was fluted by Kampfeld. Bob squared the action, bedded the stock, and screwed on the Brux barrel with a .312 neck. The stock is a McMillan classic ADL with 13.5” LOP. Barrel length is 22” and is between a Remington and Magnum...

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[Southern Hunter]

If this is strictly a hunting rifle I would get the 22" to save on overall length especially if shooting suppressed. Also save the extra weight. That extra 2 inches will not hurt your velocity enough to notice anything different on kill shots under 600 yards

Thank you for the info!

 

[Southern Hunter]

I know you didn't ask this but:
If you self impose a max of 300 yds I'd consider just getting a factory light Tikka in 6.5 PRC, stick all the extra savings into glass, mounts, components and practice. It'll do that every time, every day.

Yes, I understand and I have looked at several different rifles, but just want to build or should I say put together a rifle just to see how it works and see how accurate I can get it. I have 3 Jarrett Rifles and they all shoot under .40 moa. My 30.06 has shot under .25 moa several times. Just something I want to do. Thanks for your info.

 

[Southern Hunter]

Southern Hunter, we are the same age but I'm coming up on a b-day. I think you spec'd out a very nice rifle, also agree with Feenix on the barrel.

No affiliation on this very different rifle but it meets your criteria and more for $1500. Want it myself but have too many deer rifles now, lol.

SOLD/EXPIRED - Bob Green Remington 700 7mm-08

I am selling a Remington Model 700 7mm-08 built by Bob Green. Bolt was fluted by Kampfeld. Bob squared the action, bedded the stock, and screwed on the Brux barrel with a .312 neck. The stock is a McMillan classic ADL with 13.5” LOP. Barrel length is 22” and is between a Remington and Magnum...

www.longrangehunting.com

Thank you very much for comments and info.

 

[cowboy]

Yes, I understand and I have looked at several different rifles, but just want to build or should I say put together a rifle just to see how it works and see how accurate I can get it. I have 3 Jarrett Rifles and they all shoot under .40 moa. My 30.06 has shot under .25 moa several times. Just something I want to do. Thanks for your info.

I fully understand that reasoning. I wish you all the luck in the world.