Anyone have load data for 6.5 PRC 139gr Hammer Hunter?

[Montana73]

I have a 24 inch 1-8 twist barrel and am interested in some load experience with this bullet for deer and occasional elk hunting - not competition shooting. BTW - I am not a hand loader unfortunately.

I talked to Cooper Creek Ammo and they said they would custom load either my load or theirs. They said their load right now with this bullet is 3050-3100 in a 26" barrel. Does this sound right or close to your experience.

If not, would you share your experience load. I would assume that I would lose 15-20fps per inch in my 24 inch barrel based on what I've read. That would mean a little over 3010fps?

Bill

 

[Brett4533]

Bill, I'm looking at a Seekins rifle in 6.5 PRC with 24" and 1:8. Hunting purposes not competition.
Searching for factory load advice I'm disappointed nobody has responded to your question.
Maybe my reply will bump some responses.

 

[Rhett Crider]

First time to see this thread. First thing, not a Hammer Hunter which requires faster twist rates. Shock Hunter yes, 1 in 8 twist. Might be the reason for no response. My 6.5 PRC is same as y'alls only 0.155 throat so custom ammo. I do load my own although I'm still not through with barrel break in. In answer to the OP's question, I expect 3050+ MV with 140 grain bullets from mine w/ 24" barrel. My powder of choice will be VV N565 w/ 215M primers. If you don't load your own and want premium performance from your rifle, then I would give them a try. You might try Precision Hunter first just to see how it performs and finish your break in, then check the COPPER Creek loads. Just what I would do.

Rhett