My 6.5 PRC Thread

[alf]

For those interested, here's a write up I did on Accurate Shooter on my 6.5 PRC I built earlier this year. Because the round was fairly new, and so much info in different places, I tried to consolidate as much as I could, and show my results. Kind of a long read, but lots of questions can be answered in regard to the round.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/my-6-5-prc-thread.3950329/

 

[Hand Skills]

Good info, thanks for the link. Especially appreciate the PSA on freebore, and COAL measurements/pics

 

[alf]

Good info, thanks for the link. Especially appreciate the PSA on freebore, and COAL measurements/pics

Hope it helps someone looking to build.....

 

[WildRose]

For those interested, here's a write up I did on Accurate Shooter on my 6.5 PRC I built earlier this year. Because the round was fairly new, and so much info in different places, I tried to consolidate as much as I could, and show my results. Kind of a long read, but lots of questions can be answered in regard to the round.

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/my-6-5-prc-thread.3950329/

Nicely done, very good article. I'd be proud of that final 600yd group anyday, Heck, I'd frame it!

 

[GPR23]

When shooting factory Hornady 6.5prc ammo, do you get ejector swipes on the case head?

I built a 6.5prc and when shooting the 147gr match ammo, i get ejector swipes on nearly all of the brass. I don't see excessive sings of pressure on the primer. I'm wondering if everyone sees this cause of soft hornady brass with this round?

it averages 2928fps on my 26" barrel.

 

[alf]

Sorry, just saw your question.....
I never have shot factory 6.5 PRC ammo, just reloads. Despite running some pretty stout loads, I didn't get "swipes", but I did get tattoos from the ejector hole from too warm loads.

I don't see Hornady brass as soft either, I think it's pretty **** tough stuff.

I settled on 150 SMK's at 3025.

 

[MOBE]

I'm looking to build a 6.5 prc for me and my 3 boys to shoot. Anyone interested in this thread, what's your feeling on the new cartridge for ringing steel and or hunting

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I like mine. I think I will feel comfortable a good way out for deer/antelope but will likely put a 5-600 cap for elk. Mine recoils quite mildy but it is a 10 pound rifle.

 

[MOBE]

I'm shooting for a 10 pound rifle. A break will be a definite..... whitetail and steel. Elk would be a different rifle! Thanks for the response. My boys are 11,9,7. Recoil for the oldest boy isn't much of an issue as he shoots a 300wsm now without issue

 

[Deleted member 103481]

Mine didn't even have a break on it when I first shot it. Total kitten with a half decent muzzle device

 

[alf]

I'm looking to build a 6.5 prc for me and my 3 boys to shoot. Anyone interested in this thread, what's your feeling on the new cartridge for ringing steel and or hunting

Even though I sold the gun in my thread, I liked the round well enough that I just finished up another PRC build. Only this time I built it as a mid weight hunting-carrying-packing rifle. Bare gun weighs 7 pounds on the nuts with a 24" barrel. Scope, rings, & rail added 1 lb 12ozs.

I'll start another thread in a day or two........

 

[MOBE]

I'm looking forward to hear about the build