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6.5CM vs 6.5PRC???
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<blockquote data-quote="BullElk54" data-source="post: 1873464" data-attributes="member: 112580"><p>SHORT RESPONSE: </p><p> If you envision spending more time target shooting, choose the 6.5 CM due to lower recoil and available factory ammunition. If you are more interested in hunting, choose the 6.5 PRC OR Weatherby's new 6.5 RPM, as both have superior hunting ballistics as compared to the 6.5 CM with slightly more recoil in comparable weight rifles.</p><p></p><p>Per shooterscalculator.com, assuming an average rifle weight of 8lbs. rifle recoil energy for 6.5CM is 13.34 (ft.lbf), the recoil energy for the 6.5 PRC is 19.93 (ft.-lbs.). This represents a 33% increase of recoil energy.</p><p></p><p>DETAILED RESPONSE: </p><p>6.5 CM vs. 6.5 PRC, my latest favorite caliber debate. I have one of each as each has its niche. I purchased the custom built 'loaner' 6.5 CM, I had used after attending a NRA approved long range (1,000 yds.) shooting school in 2016. It was my first experience with the 6.5 CM, it was impressive. Ultra accurate with Hornady factory 140gr. ammunition and low recoil. It is also an awesome and enjoyable long range TARGET caliber or hunting cartridge for deer size game IF the hunting conditions match the 6.5 CM attributes. In 2018, I ordered a New Ultra Light Arms (NULA) 6.5 PRC. My logic: The 6.5 PRC ballistics are superior to the 6.5 CM for hunting. The NULA weights 7lbs with optics, the 6.5CM weighs 12 lbs. I enjoy hunting and carrying the 6.5 PRC. I enjoy long range shooting with 6.5CM. Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BullElk54, post: 1873464, member: 112580"] SHORT RESPONSE: If you envision spending more time target shooting, choose the 6.5 CM due to lower recoil and available factory ammunition. If you are more interested in hunting, choose the 6.5 PRC OR Weatherby‘s new 6.5 RPM, as both have superior hunting ballistics as compared to the 6.5 CM with slightly more recoil in comparable weight rifles. Per shooterscalculator.com, assuming an average rifle weight of 8lbs. rifle recoil energy for 6.5CM is 13.34 (ft.lbf), the recoil energy for the 6.5 PRC is 19.93 (ft.-lbs.). This represents a 33% increase of recoil energy. DETAILED RESPONSE: 6.5 CM vs. 6.5 PRC, my latest favorite caliber debate. I have one of each as each has its niche. I purchased the custom built ‘loaner‘ 6.5 CM, I had used after attending a NRA approved long range (1,000 yds.) shooting school in 2016. It was my first experience with the 6.5 CM, it was impressive. Ultra accurate with Hornady factory 140gr. ammunition and low recoil. It is also an awesome and enjoyable long range TARGET caliber or hunting cartridge for deer size game IF the hunting conditions match the 6.5 CM attributes. In 2018, I ordered a New Ultra Light Arms (NULA) 6.5 PRC. My logic: The 6.5 PRC ballistics are superior to the 6.5 CM for hunting. The NULA weights 7lbs with optics, the 6.5CM weighs 12 lbs. I enjoy hunting and carrying the 6.5 PRC. I enjoy long range shooting with 6.5CM. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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