6.5 PRC Reloading

[Prwillard2]

On another note, Atlas is developing brass for the 6.5 PRC.

 

[brentc]

a question for someone who may know... I have a Christensen muzzle brake on my rifle with side ports and 4 plugged threaded holes on top. how do I utilize the 4 top ports; is it tuning for accuracy or just the way the rifle recoils?

You can use the top ports to tune muzzle rise. I usually open two ports. You can use your cell phone to record and play back in slow motion to see the combination that works best. Or, starting from the shooter, pull the second and fourth plug. It works well for my PRCs.

 

[mountaincarver]

yea, I guess that makes sense. thanks.

 

[mountaincarver]

tried some rl 26 this evening with 143s. what the hell is in that stuff, 3184 fps av at 56.1 grains. shot about moa but the speed is way up there... and the shell just glided right on out of the chamber. funny, with bullet going the same speed, rl 26 didn't produce the same groups. got a feeling it will work well on heavier bullets.

 

[Prwillard2]

Most of the Reloder powders see an uptick in velocity. Believe it's what Hornady runs in their superperformance ammo.

 

[brentc]

tried some rl 26 this evening with 143s. what the hell is in that stuff, 3184 fps av at 56.1 grains. shot about moa but the speed is way up there... and the shell just glided right on out of the chamber. funny, with bullet going the same speed, rl 26 didn't produce the same groups. got a feeling it will work well on heavier bullets.

RL26 is my favorite powder right now. It does everything well. Max velocity, excellent temp stability, and it works very well in a variety of cartridges. Very versatile.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I'd love to find some. That unicorn sauce stays out of stock

 

[fabricator21]

My 27" barrel with 142 ablr and rl26 gets over 3100 but accuracy is no quit where i want it.

 

[Prwillard2]

My 27" barrel with 142 ablr and rl26 gets over 3100 but accuracy is no quit where i want it.

I've found the ABLRs very difficult to tune across multiple firearms and multiple calibers. They're very sensitive to seating depth.

 

[Buzzsaw]

please list your rifle specs with reports

 

[mountaincarver]

please list your rifle specs with reports

what specific info are you looking for?

 

[Buzzsaw]

something like this:

6.5x55 Swede/Kelbly Atlas Tactical/26" Brux Sendero/Bix'n Andy Tacsport/Swarovski X5i 5x25x56P MOA
6.5 Creedmoor/Pierce Engineering Ultralight Titanium/21" Christensen Arms Carbon/Timney/Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44 MOA
28 Nosler/Kelbly Atlas Tactical/26" Proof/Bix'n Andy Tacsport/Swarovski X5i 5x25x56P MOA

all you state is "My barrel", "my rifle" inquiring minds need to know

 

[fastnflat1]

I got a new unused PTG reamer and go gauge for a 6.5 PRC Match that I would sell.

PM sent on reamer and gauge.

 

[mountaincarver]

6.5 prc/Christensen arms modern precision rifle/24 inch carbon fiber wrapped barrel/1 in 8 twist/vortex HST 4.5-16 MOA