Wanted: 6.5 PRC
- Thread starter DavyG
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I don’t have a donor action…but always an option.
DG
Ronin
Distinguished Member
Yeah…I just fancy that particular calibre.
DG
Unless it’s an itch you really need to scratch I would suggest looking at a more main stream cartridge as well.
Against 6.5prc
Factory 6.5 prc can be on short or medium actions. If it’s a short action need magazines with out the binder plate to feed to a max length of 2.95”. This is book max length. If your just shooting factory then not really an issue.
Uses around 15-20grain( 20-30%) more powder to get 200-250fps more than a 6.5 creedmoor
Factory ammo is not as readily available and cost more
Barrel life is shorter.
Limited to magnum bolt face cartridges In future unless your using a custom action with changeable bolt faces.
Fewer factory chambering in 6.5prc at present ( sure this will change over next few years)
With 147 elem I have 0.3mil less elevation with the 6.5prc than my 6.5 creedmoor at 500m.
I’m having a 6.5prc built on a short action with a specific role over my 6.5 creedmoor. 1:7.5 twist barrel to shoot lighter copper quickly, aiming for 120 grain at around 3200, hopefully to extend reliable expansion as a hunting round over 6.5creedmoor by 1-200m.
If you’re interested in having one go for it, just making you aware of some of the pitfalls of it.
Regards
Against 6.5prc
Factory 6.5 prc can be on short or medium actions. If it’s a short action need magazines with out the binder plate to feed to a max length of 2.95”. This is book max length. If your just shooting factory then not really an issue.
Uses around 15-20grain( 20-30%) more powder to get 200-250fps more than a 6.5 creedmoor
Factory ammo is not as readily available and cost more
Barrel life is shorter.
Limited to magnum bolt face cartridges In future unless your using a custom action with changeable bolt faces.
Fewer factory chambering in 6.5prc at present ( sure this will change over next few years)
With 147 elem I have 0.3mil less elevation with the 6.5prc than my 6.5 creedmoor at 500m.
I’m having a 6.5prc built on a short action with a specific role over my 6.5 creedmoor. 1:7.5 twist barrel to shoot lighter copper quickly, aiming for 120 grain at around 3200, hopefully to extend reliable expansion as a hunting round over 6.5creedmoor by 1-200m.
If you’re interested in having one go for it, just making you aware of some of the pitfalls of it.
Regards
Ronin
Distinguished Member
If it’s what you want - go for it
Easy to do on any Tikka T3 473 “ action (open bolt face is simple for anyone to do) or find a magnum action
It is a great calibre - go for it. Factory ammo becoming more available and plenty of bullet powder combos - brass available. I've found it pretty easy to load for and love it as an all round gun.
Tons of factory available in 6.5 PRC.
paul o'
Well-Known Member
Paid £130 to £150 x100 300PRC Brass , i'd get the reloading gear first as a build would be easy if your builder has the tooling to hand,
Will move into a big fat 30" tube this will be my next choice once the wilderness HMR bergara barrel is shoot out .
enjoying the cal not enjoying 83grs per case lol.
Will move into a big fat 30" tube this will be my next choice once the wilderness HMR bergara barrel is shoot out .
enjoying the cal not enjoying 83grs per case lol.
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