6.5 prc load data

Dana1974

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Hi guys I know I'm new here but was looking for some insight. I have been shooting a creedmoor for several years now and I am picking up my new 6.5 prc Saturday. I have researched quite a bit of different loads being used but would appreciate your input. Was thinking about using IMR 8133 as a powder to start with and 143 grain ELD-X bullet, any thoughts?
 
I am loading for two different PRCs. Both shoot 147 eldm bullets really well. One is a Seekins havak with H1000 and the other is a custom with Retumbo. Both powders have been very consistent. I haven't loaded any of the 143s but both guns shot the factory 143s great.
 
I'm burning R26 in my 6.5-284 right now. My buddy had custom ammo loaded with 156 Bergers. They are using H1000. Another buddy is using 140 grain Bergers in his- same powder.
 
Not trying be rude here, but you will probably get more answers to all your threads if they were in the right subsections instead of the ELR section.
 
I have had great luck with the 130 Gr Sierra TGK's in my 6.5 PRC. RE17 at 51 gr seems to produce the best results. Consistently .3"-.5" in my rifle. I also get nice groups from the Hornady 143 gr ELD-X. I also just took my first animal, an antelope, at about 250 yards with the TGK and it was a 1 shot kill. I am very impressed with this bullet.
 
Started with Retumbo but got fliers (1/4-1/2MOA) outside of the grouping, similar results in another rifle. H4831 worked pretty well but Reloder 26 is just the best hands down. At 58 grains in a 25" barrel Im getting 3080fps with the 147 ELDM
 
Hey ya'll this is my first post since being a member for a few months and thought i would share some of my load data. .
Powder's I have been working with lately are Magpro and RL25, since Rl26 and Retumbo are scarce these days.
Rifle is a Ruger HLRT 6.5PRC with Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 and Area 419 Hellfire brake
Brass - ADG
Primer - Fed 210m
Bullet - 140 Berger VLD
Powder - Magpro 58gr/59gr/59.5/60.2gr (in order)
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