6.5 PRC on a SA

[WildRose]

Ooops sorry disregard. That's 308 win case. Won't work with the 6.5 PRC. Sorry for the confusions.

Need one made for the WSM diameter cases.

 

[codym]

If you are shooting PRS matches, take a look at the cartridges being used
http://precisionrifleblog.com/2017/02/16/long-range-calibers-cartridges-what-the-pros-use/
Definitely a trend toward >magnum cartridges.

I began shooting field matches in 2001 when a majority used .308W, then there was a switch to the short magnums (7 mm) for a few years, then .243 Win and 6.5 started being very popular. There were always people shooting .300 WM and bigger. But no muzzle brakes were allowed and later matches began having longer strings of fire, which were a disadvantage for most humans shooting the WM. Opposite end of the spectrum with the .243 was if the spotter was not paying close attention they could miss an impact from the lighter bullet as it did not 'move' the plates substantially. Then comes the 6.5 Remington and Creedmoor...

At a training class in 2016 I shot a a 7 mm Remington Magnum w/168 Nosler OTM and the guy shooting next to me was shooting factory Hornady 6.5 CM. We were within a few clicks of elevation adjustment at 1,200 yards. I really do understand why this cartridge is popular for the PRS matches. I do not see a majority of shooters going 'back' to magnum cases YMMV.

If you just want one, well that's a whole other reason.

Good luck

Jerry

Thanks Jerry. I totally get what you are saying. If there were more (actually any at all) in my area I would stick with a creed or 47L. This will be a rifle I can use in a match if I ever get the opportunity but mostly range and long range coues. If the PRS thing catches on around here I will probably make a full comp gun.

 

[WildRose]

Thanks Jerry. I totally get what you are saying. If there were more (actually any at all) in my area I would stick with a creed or 47L. This will be a rifle I can use in a match if I ever get the opportunity but mostly range and long range coues. If the PRS thing catches on around here I will probably make a full comp gun.

With that being the case the .260 and 6.5CM are really all you need. The PRC has it's high points as well and beats them both a bit on velocity but the more I shoot the .260 the more amazed I am it how effective it is on game and it's flatter shooting than you would think just reading about it.

If I was starting over today in 6.5's the PRC would be high on my list but I"m not replacing the existing arsenal with them anytime soon for sure.

 

[Kimber7man]

mine is being built on a short action and using accurate wsm mags. These fit the 2.95 147 eldm fine (says my gunsmith who has built many)

^^^this. I have a 6.5Gap4S with APA DBM and use the accurate mag 3 round WSM mags. No issues loading out to 2.95"

 

[IHFarmer07]

Check out snipers hide forums under the sniper hides bolt action section and the reloading section there is very very good information there on the 6.5prc.

 

[xsn10s]

GA Precision has a site on FB for the 6.5 SAUM , GAP 4S, 6.5 PRC Forum.

 

[IHFarmer07]

GA Precision has a site on FB for the 6.5 SAUM , GAP 4S, 6.5 PRC Forum.

AH, I hate FB...TOO POLITICAL. Unfortunately I do have an account….

 

[xsn10s]

Yes true. But as far as I know George Gardner helped Hornady with the 6.5 PRC so,...….

 

[6MM06AI]

Another option I like in the short actions and standard bolt face is the 260 A.I. In magnum bolt face I like the 6.5 WSM

 

[IHFarmer07]

Yes true. But as far as I know George Gardner helped Hornady with the 6.5 PRC so,...….

Ya I signed up for it earlier today, haven't checked to see if I got approved...lol you have to answer questions, never had to do that but whatever. I had heard its a great place for information on the 6.5prc.

 

[IHFarmer07]

Another option I like in the short actions and standard bolt face is the 260 A.I. In magnum bolt face I like the 6.5 WSM

My uncle had one built oh probably 10yrs ago, its fast and shoots flat but he's tired of reloading for it because of the long and drawn out process to reload for it. He's actually looking at buying a new rifle, possibly a tikka in a cartridge that is a factory loading, easy to find shells and less work to reload for. He said he'd never do that again and advised me not to do anything like that......so here we are factory supported and ammo off the shelf, the 6.5prc here we come when money allows and my wife lol!

 

[Capt RB]

My uncle had one built oh probably 10yrs ago, its fast and shoots flat but he's tired of reloading for it because of the long and drawn out process to reload for it. He's actually looking at buying a new rifle, possibly a tikka in a cartridge that is a factory loading, easy to find shells and less work to reload for. He said he'd never do that again and advised me not to do anything like that......so here we are factory supported and ammo off the shelf, the 6.5prc here we come when money allows and my wife lol!

A 260ai in a no turn neck is just a simple fireform. Load 260 brass with a1 grain off max book load with a 130+grn bullet. It is best to use what you plan to use and do your seating tests while fireforming. Once you have the cases and a good seating depth start with your powder at the fireform weight and work up a ladder .3 gr increments for 3 grains looking for on target clusters or similar velocities over a dissimilar charge weight.
Hardly any harder other than the fireform which should be done with any chamber really

 

[WildRose]

Yes true. But as far as I know George Gardner helped Hornady with the 6.5 PRC so,...….

Gardener was the person most responsible for the PRC's development. Hornady liked the idea so they then partnered on it and GAP had a ready supply of precision rifles ready to sell as soon as the cartridge was approved.

 

[.30cal fanatic]

Gardener was the person most responsible for the PRC's development. Hornady liked the idea so they then partnered on it and GAP had a ready supply of precision rifles ready to sell as soon as the cartridge was approved.

Not many people would know or agree to this but Gunwerks in Wyoming actually developed the 6.5PRC under the name 6.5 LRM! Hornady wanted to mainstream it, Gunwerks let them.