6.5 PRC Load workup

[montanablackdog]

Just curious as to what you all are seeing.
Christansen Mesa 24" barrel
Hornady Brass
F210 primers
57.5 grains H1000
147 Hornady ELDM
running about .01 off the lands
2920 fps with about 70 rounds down the tube
Ran a ladder and this was my best node. I stopped at .1 above Hirnadys max. With zero pressure signs. Wondering if I should push it a bit more. But accuracy is close to half moa. Wondering what you guys are seeing and thoughts.

 

[Jpron]

I've never played with that combo,but if it were me, I'd keep going in small increments. If the accuracy stays and you can gain more fps, I guess why not?

 

[DENRIK89]

Just curious as to what you all are seeing.

Christansen Mesa 24" barrel
Hornady Brass
F210 primers
57.5 grains H1000
147 Hornady ELDM
running about .01 off the lands
2920 fps with about 70 rounds down the tube
Ran a ladder and this was my best node. I stopped at .1 above Hirnadys max. With zero pressure signs. Wondering if I should push it a bit more. But accuracy is close to half moa. Wondering what you guys are seeing and thoughts.

What is your coal? Haven't tried the 147 but I'm running a 140 eldm at 3040 through a 24" Christensen mpr in front of 57.8gr h1000.

 

[Longtine88]

You should be able to get more than that out of it for sure. I'm betting there is a node higher than that one in some form or fashion. I'd keep pushing it. Most get over 3,000 with 156's which is 9 grains heavier. If you have RL26, N560 or N565 try those. We have had great luck with these powders and the 6.5PRC.