6.5 RPM/156 Berger

[mth264]

I purchased a 6.5 RPM in a MK5 Hunter. Very nice rifle for the price and will make a nice lightweight PA whitetail rifle.
My question is has anyone been doing any testing with the Berger 156 EOL in the RPM. I have some of those bullets and feel it may be a good combination.
I am a experienced reloaded as I am a High Power Silhouette shooter.
Thanks for any info.
Mike Haynes

 

[quarterman]

I have a MKv Bacountry TI in 6.5 RPM. When the bullets were seated to magazine length the bullet ogive was below the case neck, so it was a no go. I ended up using them in my prc. All the 140 to 147 class bullets do fit fine. I have been using the 143 eldx. It performs great on Mule deer goat and sheep sized targets. Longet shot so far on big game was 690 yards. I havent tried them on elk or moose yet.

 

[highdrum]

Im curious what is the magazine length on the small 6 lug mkV action?

 

[quarterman]

I will measure it later today

 

[quarterman]

The magazine box measures 3.407"