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Building a prs rifle, trying to determine cal, 6.5x47 lapua or 6.5 creedmoor
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1588622" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I have been shooting PRS for a few years, competing in local events which have actually been growing in numbers. IMO, they by no means lack in the quality and excitement of the national events at the clubs I shoot. I'm addicted! Much like any shooting endeavor, you learn as you go and develop preferences. When I started in PRS the bulk of the "national" shooters were using 6.5's (6.5CM, 6.5x47). As noted in the cartridge rankings shown previously in this thread, the top national competitors are moving towards 6mm's, primarily for the excellent accuracy, low recoil, and lower powder consumption(a major cost). It's important to note that the trade off with the 6mm's is shorter barrel life, as much as half the 6.5's. Also, the 6mm with the longer range impacts(+600 yards) are more difficult to spot on the steel as well as misses in the dirt/brush, making correction more difficult. Lighted steel target impact indicators are needed at the longer distances, and not all local clubs have this capability. This has been my personal observation having shot local venues. For these reasons I continue to prefer the 6.5x47 Lapua using 130 Berger OTM's at 2900FPS, I find the recoill difference not that different compared to the 6mm's, with hits sufficiently spotted to 1000+ yards. Barrel life is 2000-2400 rounds with the 6,5's compared to 800-1200 for the 6mm's. As to the difference between the 6,5CM and 6.5x47, performance wise, either will get the job done well. If you don't reload, the 6.5CM is an obvious choice. I have switched to the 6.5x47 for a few reasons. It's very easy to load using H4350 or Varget, and achieves exceptional accuracy with a variety of bullets, at low ES. IMO, the case design is superb, with 100 cases easily lasting the life of the barrel. The shorter case feeds perfectly, and easily accomodates the longer bullets without magazine length issues.</p><p>Shown: My 6.5x47 PRS rifle. It's a pretty consistent .25MOA shooter...better, if I'm on my game. Groups at 400 rounds(3 shot), and 1800 rounds(5 shot). My Criterion barreled Egg Shooter is equally accurate with the same load.</p><p>[ATTACH]125229[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]125232[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]125234[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]125248[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1588622, member: 10291"] I have been shooting PRS for a few years, competing in local events which have actually been growing in numbers. IMO, they by no means lack in the quality and excitement of the national events at the clubs I shoot. I’m addicted! Much like any shooting endeavor, you learn as you go and develop preferences. When I started in PRS the bulk of the “national” shooters were using 6.5’s (6.5CM, 6.5x47). As noted in the cartridge rankings shown previously in this thread, the top national competitors are moving towards 6mm’s, primarily for the excellent accuracy, low recoil, and lower powder consumption(a major cost). It’s important to note that the trade off with the 6mm’s is shorter barrel life, as much as half the 6.5’s. Also, the 6mm with the longer range impacts(+600 yards) are more difficult to spot on the steel as well as misses in the dirt/brush, making correction more difficult. Lighted steel target impact indicators are needed at the longer distances, and not all local clubs have this capability. This has been my personal observation having shot local venues. For these reasons I continue to prefer the 6.5x47 Lapua using 130 Berger OTM’s at 2900FPS, I find the recoill difference not that different compared to the 6mm’s, with hits sufficiently spotted to 1000+ yards. Barrel life is 2000-2400 rounds with the 6,5’s compared to 800-1200 for the 6mm’s. As to the difference between the 6,5CM and 6.5x47, performance wise, either will get the job done well. If you don’t reload, the 6.5CM is an obvious choice. I have switched to the 6.5x47 for a few reasons. It’s very easy to load using H4350 or Varget, and achieves exceptional accuracy with a variety of bullets, at low ES. IMO, the case design is superb, with 100 cases easily lasting the life of the barrel. The shorter case feeds perfectly, and easily accomodates the longer bullets without magazine length issues. Shown: My 6.5x47 PRS rifle. It’s a pretty consistent .25MOA shooter...better, if I’m on my game. Groups at 400 rounds(3 shot), and 1800 rounds(5 shot). My Criterion barreled Egg Shooter is equally accurate with the same load. [ATTACH]125229[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]125232[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]125234[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]125248[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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