Westernhuntr
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I don't care if you're at 10,000 feet, shooting an elk at 1200 yards with a 6.5 PRC is asinine.
I really hope people aren't taking your stupid and irresponsible advice!
Guys like you make the rest of us Look bad
Which PRC for my lightweight mountain rifle
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I really hope people aren't taking your stupid and irresponsible advice!
Guys like you make the rest of us Look bad
Without a doubt!
So far i love my 6.5 prc. ,But now cant seem to find brass.
UplandFreak
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Ah, the caliber debate. zzzzz.
I say 6.5 PRC. I shoot something of similar ballistics and it's a joy without a brake. I also shoot a bigger 7mm brother based on the 375 Ruger case (parent of the RCM) and it's recoil without a brake is like a 7 Mag, which is not bad recoil at all.
If you pause at the thought of a 300 Winmag, don't bother with the 300 PRC.
Hunters who've been at it for decades are some of the best teachers if you're patient enough to listen and watch. Of the dozen or so I've spent time with, the majority were 270 and 30-06 shooters. One was a 300 RUM, one a 6.5x284. Every one, to the man, said shot placement was everything.
Spend a day carrying a forward heavy rifle, then a well balanced rifle. You'll never go back.
Either package you've selected is sexy. After receiving the rifle, practice, practice, practice.
I say 6.5 PRC. I shoot something of similar ballistics and it's a joy without a brake. I also shoot a bigger 7mm brother based on the 375 Ruger case (parent of the RCM) and it's recoil without a brake is like a 7 Mag, which is not bad recoil at all.
If you pause at the thought of a 300 Winmag, don't bother with the 300 PRC.
Hunters who've been at it for decades are some of the best teachers if you're patient enough to listen and watch. Of the dozen or so I've spent time with, the majority were 270 and 30-06 shooters. One was a 300 RUM, one a 6.5x284. Every one, to the man, said shot placement was everything.
Muzzle brakes are obnoxious at the range, and insane without hearing protection in the field. Yes, my ELR rifles have brakes. However, I'm hunting to get meat *and* enjoy God's creation, so I'm usually without hearing protection.
What was their barrel made of, aluminum? I shoot a 7 LRM through a McGowen barrel. I'm 400 rounds into it and expect another thousand. After cleaning, I cannot see any wear.
Excellent point. The point to a mountain rifle is balance and accuracy in a light package. If you're going to be stalking in the mountains, you *will* feel every pound after half a day. Also, in brushy, rugged terrain, longer barrels and front heavy rifles are a PITA, IMO.
Spend a day carrying a forward heavy rifle, then a well balanced rifle. You'll never go back.
Either package you've selected is sexy. After receiving the rifle, practice, practice, practice.
mohigan
Member
so I have looked at the Havak element but the 22" barrel turned me away. I think there will be to much velocity loss.
Seekins Havak Element 6.5 PRC, 21" barrel.
Just finishing up some Break in / load work.
was running 143 ELDX up to 2950 during break in.
156 neared 2945 with h1000 during load work.
pretty sure it would run 140-156 at decent velocities with Vhit.
Run some numbers before you discount a 21" barrel.
mohigan
Member
Did you run any factory loads through it? or all hand loads?
The first 80 rounds were factory 143
Then 20 hand loaded 143's
Then worked up 156 with H1000
Just finished mine. 6.5 PRC. Defiance Tenacity action, 22" 7.5 twist proof, TriggerTech primary, Hawkins Bottom Metal, Mesa Precision CF stock.
Theringworm
Active Member
Very nice build. What's the weight of that stock and what's your rifle weight as shown?
Thank you. The stock weighs about 25 ounces but that can vary slightly depending on what it's inletted for. The rifle weighs as pictured at about 8.20 lbs. That could be reduced significantly with a lighter weight scope. The scope weighs 29 ounces.
Litehiker
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I sold my .300 Win. mag. Browning A-bolt and bought a 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro (6 lbs. 3 oz.) mountain rifle.
The 6.5 PRC is good for bull elk at 600 yards. Beyond that range it is good for deer at 800 yards and antelope out to 1,000 yards in terms of ft. lbs. of energy using, for example, 143 gr. Hornady ELD-X Precision Hunter ammo as the lowest weight bullet for all those big game animals.
Remember, Swedes have been successfully taking European moose with the lower powered 6.5 x 55 Swede for over 100 years.
Eric B.
The 6.5 PRC is good for bull elk at 600 yards. Beyond that range it is good for deer at 800 yards and antelope out to 1,000 yards in terms of ft. lbs. of energy using, for example, 143 gr. Hornady ELD-X Precision Hunter ammo as the lowest weight bullet for all those big game animals.
Remember, Swedes have been successfully taking European moose with the lower powered 6.5 x 55 Swede for over 100 years.
Eric B.
