Everything is a trade off. If you want a heavier higher bc bullet in a 30 you have to go fairly heavy and much much more recoil to get the same performance. I don't know why people go on about hype. What hype? There is zero claim the PRC does anything magic. Caliber for weight, performance, etc. The 6.5 caliber in general does a fantastic job for what it is designed to do. For long range hunting it is not magic, never has been, never claimed to be. The 6.5 is popular in competition sports due to high for weight bc and lower recoil. It is not on the list of ELR and ko2m style shooting that's for sure. For reasonable distances and conditions the PRC and heavy for caliber bullet is pretty good. High sectional density for terminal performance, 700ish bc, and low recoil for staying on target. Ultimately it boils down to preferences and desires. The 6.5 will do what ever you ask to within it's limits. I think people confuse realistic limits with internet sensationalism. I mean everyone seems to be a sniper these days and never misses a shot. I have seen a sh!t ton of animals killed with a 6.5 the past several years and know it's capable. Sure doesn't make it the best.