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<blockquote data-quote="30calyooper" data-source="post: 1525867" data-attributes="member: 107258"><p>All of this is inspiring me to consider a 6.5 PRC. I have an old Wby MkV in 300 winmag that is finally shot out to the point that I can no longer trust it past 200, and even the pet loads won't group like they used to. Time to rebarrel! And with the standard-length magazine & belted mag bolt face it seems like I won't need to do much more than the rebarrel/re-bluing, which is readily affordable on the budget of a mere mortal like me!</p><p>Like many I'm quite enthusiastic with the 6.5 Creedmoor, but I just cannot escape the feeling that if a long shot pops up on a nice buck or bull the Creed is just a bit light on horsepower as the rangefinder passes 500 yards. Of course I have other choices for elk to begin with...but let's face it we all like trying new things or we probably wouldn't be reading this!</p><p>So as an experienced handloader, I have a few questions for the group -</p><p>1) It seems like 6.5 PRC brass is readily available from Hornady, and unlike some others I've never had terrible results that I could pin on that brand of brass. Not having to re-work the brass to a wildcat caliber is usually a time-and-money saver. I am certainly not opposed to the extra steps, but at some point one might ask if the extra cost and effort are producing enough improvement over an off-the-shelf option...of course careful and precise handloading techniques apply. Thoughts from the group?</p><p>2) As the 6.5 PRC is a relative newcomer, I have not seen a lot of feedback comparing options to work with for this cartridge - ideal barrel length and twist, preferred powders, loading info like best COAL for a given bullet/powder combo and of course barrel life. Therefore any honest input would be appreciated, highlighting both successful and not-so-desirable results. While this string started out talking about elk, let's not limit our conversation to just one target species. Deer and PH antelope are fun at long range too!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="30calyooper, post: 1525867, member: 107258"] All of this is inspiring me to consider a 6.5 PRC. I have an old Wby MkV in 300 winmag that is finally shot out to the point that I can no longer trust it past 200, and even the pet loads won't group like they used to. Time to rebarrel! And with the standard-length magazine & belted mag bolt face it seems like I won't need to do much more than the rebarrel/re-bluing, which is readily affordable on the budget of a mere mortal like me! Like many I'm quite enthusiastic with the 6.5 Creedmoor, but I just cannot escape the feeling that if a long shot pops up on a nice buck or bull the Creed is just a bit light on horsepower as the rangefinder passes 500 yards. Of course I have other choices for elk to begin with...but let's face it we all like trying new things or we probably wouldn't be reading this! So as an experienced handloader, I have a few questions for the group - 1) It seems like 6.5 PRC brass is readily available from Hornady, and unlike some others I've never had terrible results that I could pin on that brand of brass. Not having to re-work the brass to a wildcat caliber is usually a time-and-money saver. I am certainly not opposed to the extra steps, but at some point one might ask if the extra cost and effort are producing enough improvement over an off-the-shelf option...of course careful and precise handloading techniques apply. Thoughts from the group? 2) As the 6.5 PRC is a relative newcomer, I have not seen a lot of feedback comparing options to work with for this cartridge - ideal barrel length and twist, preferred powders, loading info like best COAL for a given bullet/powder combo and of course barrel life. Therefore any honest input would be appreciated, highlighting both successful and not-so-desirable results. While this string started out talking about elk, let's not limit our conversation to just one target species. Deer and PH antelope are fun at long range too! [/QUOTE]
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