6.5 PRC? Thoughts?

[Texasmade94]

Hey yall, I’m currently in the market to build a new gun. Currently contemplating building a 6.5 PRC because I would like something that I can take out to the ranch and stretch to distances of 800-1000 yards, but also want something for bigger game (elk specifically), mind you I’d never hunt past 300-400 yards, just not my thing.

Thoughts on this cartridge?

Ive shot the 7 mag, 300 win, and 300 PRC which I know would likely be a “better” option especially for hunting, but I want to be able to sit at range all day and make my way thru a box without my shoulder killing me (I’ve had 3 surgeries on shooting shoulder).

Would love to hear any suggestions, thoughts, or recs for different caliber all together.

Thanks

 

[Axxe55]

Hey yall, I’m currently in the market to build a new gun. Currently contemplating building a 6.5 PRC because I would like something that I can take out to the ranch and stretch to distances of 800-1000 yards, but also want something for bigger game (elk specifically), mind you I’d never hunt past 300-400 yards, just not my thing.

Thoughts on this cartridge?

Ive shot the 7 mag, 300 win, and 300 PRC which I know would likely be a “better” option especially for hunting, but I want to be able to sit at range all day and make my way thru a box without my shoulder killing me (I’ve had 3 surgeries on shooting shoulder).

Would love to hear any suggestions, thoughts, or recs for different caliber all together.

Thanks

imo just another cartridge getting on the 6.5mm bandwagon! if you handload you ould always make ammo for whatever needs you have for the riflehunting ot target shooting.

 

[paknheat]

Not my shoulder, but had surgeries on my neck that had me in recovery mode for quite a while.

So the reason you stated for looking at the 6.5 PRC I totally get.

When I was looking for something I could use that wouldn’t rattle me too hard & I could shoot comfortably for a bit I settled on a .270 Winchester. It’s more than capable of taking elk size game & so is the 6.5 PRC.

I have a buddy in New Mexico that uses a Begara in 6.5 PRC and has taken some big Mulies and Elk with it out to 600 yards.


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[Texasmade94]

Not my shoulder, but had surgeries on my neck that had me in recovery mode for quite a while.

So the reason you stated for looking at the 6.5 PRC I totally get.

When I was looking for something I could use that wouldn’t rattle me too hard & I could shoot comfortably for a bit I settled on a .270 Winchester. It’s more than capable of taking elk size game & so is the 6.5 PRC.

I have a buddy in New Mexico that uses a Begara in 6.5 PRC and has taken some big Mulies and Elk with it out to 600 yards.


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Yes, Only time I want to shoot a big magnum again is if I ever have the money and can secure a Kodiak tag… I’ll suffer thru range time for that. But otherwise my shoulder couldn’t handle it.

Love my 270, and there are multiple deer heads on my walls due to that trusty little savage I got for 16th birthday 13 years ago… still has the stock scope that came with it on it

And thanks for the info on your buddy, good to know, and lucky him!

Really like the 6.5PRC for the range, my father in law just extended the range at their place to 1200yards apparently. He is who got me into competitive shooting and reloading, so looking forward to being able to dial in some hand loads and show him up.

 

[FireInTheWire]

6.5PRC won't disappoint. I got 2 buddies that shoot them. That round has great speed, is very flat and leaves great vapor trails. We have shot them to 1,000yrds. They both run suppressors and that cartridge suppresses nicely. Haven't shot one without the can but with the can is a soft shooter. I bet it'd be gnarly with custom built rifle and handloads.

edit: Its wind performance stood out. With ELD bullet and low airtime, it bucks the wind nicely.

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

Until the clicker issue is fixed with all PRC cartridges, I would pass.


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[TexasHorn7]

I have a 6.5 PRC, but think the 6.8 Western is the best short action cartridge Magnum option. You cannot shoot a really heavy 6.5 bullet out of the PRC. The Hornady factory ammo is in the 140g class.

At some point, I will do a barrel swap.

 

[leVieux]

Hey yall, I’m currently in the market to build a new gun. Currently contemplating building a 6.5 PRC because I would like something that I can take out to the ranch and stretch to distances of 800-1000 yards, but also want something for bigger game (elk specifically), mind you I’d never hunt past 300-400 yards, just not my thing.

Thoughts on this cartridge?

Ive shot the 7 mag, 300 win, and 300 PRC which I know would likely be a “better” option especially for hunting, but I want to be able to sit at range all day and make my way thru a box without my shoulder killing me (I’ve had 3 surgeries on shooting shoulder).

Would love to hear any suggestions, thoughts, or recs for different caliber all together.

Thanks

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Some western states have regs against using anything less than .30Cal. for deer & elk, etc.

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[xkon]

How about the 7mm SAUM? I'm in the process of building one myself now in a short action. Should fit the bill for your needs, but ammo components (mainly brass) is a bit pricey.

 

[powellandrew]

I've had great success with mine. Probably the highest confidence out of all my other rifles, when pulling the trigger. It loves the ELDX, and also shoots the Barnes LRX 127 gr very well...
The lead free barnes might be worth looking into for bigger game..
With a suppressor, mine feels equivalent to a .243... Easy shooting...

 

[Texasmade94]

I've had great success with mine. Probably the highest confidence out of all my other rifles, when pulling the trigger. It loves the ELDX, and also shoots the Barnes LRX 127 gr very well...
The lead free barnes might be worth looking into for bigger game..
With a suppressor, mine feels equivalent to a .243... Easy shooting...

What suppressor are you running?

 

[WAA]

My thoughts on it? Well I don’t think much of it at all.

I prefer the three thousand, six, myself.

 

[powellandrew]

What suppressor are you running?

ab raptor. recommend it too. have an AB A10 & Little Bird on order right now, as well..

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[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

Not a 7 fan, but the 7saum gives a wide bullet weight range only 2nd to 30cal. Sure, 26cal gives better bc per same weight if that helps? 27cal is gaining on better bullets with heavier weights above 150 and is a good choice also. I have both the 6.5prc and 7saum in AR's, but limited to 2.870" on mag lengths. What you need to consider is finding ammo, primers and or brass as bullets are the easy part if you reload/handload! That drives my decisions on what new chambers I'm getting.

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

BTW, recoil is generated by muzzle pressure and dwell time. Having a powder that burns out sooner to give less muzzle pressure will fix recoil. I'm trying to build a 5# or less 20" 308win AR. Right now it's @ 5# 4.97ozs w/o optic and mount.

 

[smittyb]

Why not the 7PRC?
Seems it would be the ticket here.

 

[Axxe55]

Not a 7 fan, but the 7saum gives a wide bullet weight range only 2nd to 30cal. Sure, 26cal gives better bc per same weight if that helps? 27cal is gaining on better bullets with heavier weights above 150 and is a good choice also. I have both the 6.5prc and 7saum in AR's, but limited to 2.870" on mag lengths. What you need to consider is finding ammo, primers and or brass as bullets are the easy part if you reload/handload! That drives my decisions on what new chambers I'm getting.

THE 6.5 X55 SWEDISH IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES!

 

[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

THE 6.5 X55 SWEDISH IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES!

I have yet to own any Sweed. Russian. Jap or any English cartridges (excluding 1's based off of).

 

[Lonesome Dove]

6.5-284 no reason to fix what ain't broke.

 

[smittyb]

264 WinMag no reason to fix what ain't broke.

FIFY
But seriously, either is pretty much a hand load only option, whereas PRC ammo can be bought off the shelf pretty easily.