Troutslayer2
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I'm pretty sure the guys who show up a week before hunting season and shoot 40 rounds to sight in their rifle off a cardboard box or a pillow are not picking up their brass.
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I'm pretty sure the guys who show up a week before hunting season and shoot 40 rounds to sight in their rifle off a cardboard box or a pillow are not picking up their brass.
WildRose
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Time is my only problem at the moment.
Hey buddy you know I love the .264 and I'm just jerking your chain.
Just find a gunsmith with time and no problem! HA!
WildRose
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I have yet to run into many if any of that type shooting a 6.5 PRC and wouldn't want to have to depend on them as a source of brass.
Yep, problem solved.
LDHunter
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I have yet to load any of it yet but I got a couple hundred pieces of Bertram 6.5 PRC brass directly from Bertram here.
https://bertrambrass.com/product/6-5-prc-unprimed-brass-100-count/
Does anyone know if Bertram brass is usually thicker or thinner than Hornady brass? How bout primer pockets? What primers should I try first? I have most of the major brands.
I have some of the factory ammo from Hornady and it's so so stuff. Not really impressed but then I have never been a fan of Hornady ammo. Lot to lot consistency seems to be lacking and vertical stringing seems to show up at 300yds so I can imagine it would be terrible at longer ranges.
It's a shame that more ammo manufacturers can't seem to produce ammo as consistent and accurate as Federal's 308 Gold Medal Match with 168gr SMK bullets. I have had so many groups in the sub 1/4MOA range it's hardly believable and some actually too small for me to accurately measure but they literally appear to be one hole and lot to lot consistency is stellar.
https://bertrambrass.com/product/6-5-prc-unprimed-brass-100-count/
Does anyone know if Bertram brass is usually thicker or thinner than Hornady brass? How bout primer pockets? What primers should I try first? I have most of the major brands.
I have some of the factory ammo from Hornady and it's so so stuff. Not really impressed but then I have never been a fan of Hornady ammo. Lot to lot consistency seems to be lacking and vertical stringing seems to show up at 300yds so I can imagine it would be terrible at longer ranges.
It's a shame that more ammo manufacturers can't seem to produce ammo as consistent and accurate as Federal's 308 Gold Medal Match with 168gr SMK bullets. I have had so many groups in the sub 1/4MOA range it's hardly believable and some actually too small for me to accurately measure but they literally appear to be one hole and lot to lot consistency is stellar.
Danehunter
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This thread has run SO long that I have:
1. bought & sold a Browning X-Bolt Pro in 6.5 Creedmoor
2. bought a new X-Bolt Pro in 6.5 PRC
And both rifles could shoot 1/2 MOA with Hornady 140 gr. ELD-M ammo - a testament to Browning/Miroku quality control.
Eric B.
1. bought & sold a Browning X-Bolt Pro in 6.5 Creedmoor
2. bought a new X-Bolt Pro in 6.5 PRC
And both rifles could shoot 1/2 MOA with Hornady 140 gr. ELD-M ammo - a testament to Browning/Miroku quality control.
Eric B.
In my experience with Bertram 6.5 saum brass, I ordered 200pcs, weighs spread was from 211-219gr, necks ranged from 0.014-0.016 so they need turned for consistency. Flash hole needed cleaned up as 30% of cases had partial blockage. Primer pockets are abnormally deep, but they're strong, hold max psi very well, as most Bertram brass is known for. It requires a lot of prep but once it's finished it works well as long as you weight sort. Personally I'd just buy the Gunwerks 6.5 prc which is in stock at the moment, it's made my adg and is very consistent. Adg is oddly a bit higher in price, prob due to the fact it comes in a nice case, whereas the gunwerks comes bagged in a pouch. I recently started a 7mm sherman max build, which is a 7saum improved, I purchased some of Rich Shermans headstamped adg brass, and some gunwerks 7saum brass, I actually found less weight spread in the gunwerks, maybe I just got lucky.
hammer111
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I'm in the market for a long range gun. I've narrowed it down to the nosler long range and a bergara ridgeback
I wanted it in either a .26, .260. With a 26" barrel. Neither offer the caliber I want.
The bergara is about 700.00 cheaper and looks awesome. The bergara comes with a 26" barrel in 6.5 prc and up. I don't want a .300 or bigger caliber. I've read that the 6.5prc is popular in long range shooting.
So your kinda limited to what the manufacturer offers in the rig you want. Unless your having a custom gun built, then you get exactly what you want.
I wanted it in either a .26, .260. With a 26" barrel. Neither offer the caliber I want.
The bergara is about 700.00 cheaper and looks awesome. The bergara comes with a 26" barrel in 6.5 prc and up. I don't want a .300 or bigger caliber. I've read that the 6.5prc is popular in long range shooting.
So your kinda limited to what the manufacturer offers in the rig you want. Unless your having a custom gun built, then you get exactly what you want.
Just got my custom 6.5 prc back from AD Arms and I'm hoping it shoots well.
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Nice!
Truc
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Definitely a keeper
Great looking rifle!
Swinehunt74
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Where did you find components for 6.5 Rem mag? Very limited to lite bullets because of twist. But i love mine. Call it my lazer
