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Another 6.5 PRC Thread, Looking for Ideas/Info
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<blockquote data-quote="Martinpox" data-source="post: 1859550" data-attributes="member: 101668"><p>Started working on a load for my wifes, Ruger Hawkeye Long Range Target 6.5 PRC Model 47189. Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50 We did shoot a few boxes of the factory 143 ELDs with ok results, but looking to get the ES down and get it a bit tighter. So take it easy on me but we are learning the ropes with reloading. Here is what we have done so far</p><p></p><p>I have the redding neck sizer die, the RCBS Gold Metal Match Series (Just for the bullet seating) using Hornday factory brass and 147gr ELD match Hornday bullets. Loading with H1000 power at this point, also using CCI magnum #200 primers.</p><p></p><p>I have been using the Competitors and have noticed the shoulders are moving out about .002-.003" from factory (fire formed), I also believe my lands are about .090" from the bullet if I load to the 2.945" OAL. I'm not afraid to move it out and get it within .002-.005" but to keep it in the mag I started with the 2.945" OAL.</p><p></p><p>So for the powder charges I only loaded up two rounds at each Grain. </p><p></p><p>All FPS were measured, 10' From the muzzle.</p><p></p><p>And at none of these charges did I see any signs of over pressurizing, Primers looked great, action remained loose so no indication that I was getting into the danger zone.</p><p></p><p>Please scroll through the numbers, the real questions below. The last picture is my sassy cat wife. Need to keep her shooting. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>All kidding aside shes a lot better shot that most. Must be her heart rate at 10 or something.</p><p></p><p>As a note, the Factory 143's</p><p></p><p>3001</p><p>2902</p><p></p><p>H1000 </p><p></p><p>56.0g</p><p>2908</p><p>2952</p><p></p><p>57g</p><p>3013</p><p>2958</p><p></p><p>59G</p><p>3114</p><p>3103</p><p></p><p>60G</p><p>3137</p><p>3155</p><p></p><p>60.5 Average 3167, Extreme Spread 47fps</p><p>3149</p><p>3176</p><p>3179</p><p>3158</p><p>3182</p><p>3188</p><p>3141</p><p></p><p></p><p>Honestly I'm not happy with ES on any of these. I know I only shot two rounds at the lower Grains, but I was just trying to get into the right FPS before I loaded up to many.</p><p></p><p>So what are people seeing? I like the speed of the 60.5, but don't like the ES. Any suggestion on tightening it up. Powder change? Reloading Techniques?</p><p></p><p>Now I had the wife do the shooting, her groups are pretty tight even with the ES. But I feel to reach out 1000+ she will need the ES in the singles. First is it possible and whats it going to cost me. And I guess do you agree. </p><p></p><p>Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks</p><p></p><p>Martin/Tawnya</p><p></p><p>The groups are only about 75 yards so I wasn't super impressed. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]183231[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]183232[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]183233[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]183236[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Martinpox, post: 1859550, member: 101668"] Started working on a load for my wifes, Ruger Hawkeye Long Range Target 6.5 PRC Model 47189. Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50 We did shoot a few boxes of the factory 143 ELDs with ok results, but looking to get the ES down and get it a bit tighter. So take it easy on me but we are learning the ropes with reloading. Here is what we have done so far I have the redding neck sizer die, the RCBS Gold Metal Match Series (Just for the bullet seating) using Hornday factory brass and 147gr ELD match Hornday bullets. Loading with H1000 power at this point, also using CCI magnum #200 primers. I have been using the Competitors and have noticed the shoulders are moving out about .002-.003" from factory (fire formed), I also believe my lands are about .090" from the bullet if I load to the 2.945" OAL. I'm not afraid to move it out and get it within .002-.005" but to keep it in the mag I started with the 2.945" OAL. So for the powder charges I only loaded up two rounds at each Grain. All FPS were measured, 10' From the muzzle. And at none of these charges did I see any signs of over pressurizing, Primers looked great, action remained loose so no indication that I was getting into the danger zone. Please scroll through the numbers, the real questions below. The last picture is my sassy cat wife. Need to keep her shooting. ;) All kidding aside shes a lot better shot that most. Must be her heart rate at 10 or something. As a note, the Factory 143's 3001 2902 H1000 56.0g 2908 2952 57g 3013 2958 59G 3114 3103 60G 3137 3155 60.5 Average 3167, Extreme Spread 47fps 3149 3176 3179 3158 3182 3188 3141 Honestly I'm not happy with ES on any of these. I know I only shot two rounds at the lower Grains, but I was just trying to get into the right FPS before I loaded up to many. So what are people seeing? I like the speed of the 60.5, but don't like the ES. Any suggestion on tightening it up. Powder change? Reloading Techniques? Now I had the wife do the shooting, her groups are pretty tight even with the ES. But I feel to reach out 1000+ she will need the ES in the singles. First is it possible and whats it going to cost me. And I guess do you agree. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Martin/Tawnya The groups are only about 75 yards so I wasn't super impressed. [ATTACH type="full"]183231[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]183232[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]183233[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]183236[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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