I was thinking about this a few weeks ago and I was thinking of how to laser engrave 25- in front of 6.5prc on my brass. Then engrave the barrel 25-6.5prc instead of just 25prc. Not sure how I would be able to laser engrave the brass or if that would suffice.
Ruger m77 mkII with a 22” shilen sporter barrel 1-9.25 twist. Not sure how many rounds are down the barrel but lots.
243 Lapua brass, sierra 85gr gameking #1530’s
41gr IMR 4350 avg 3080, 215 primers
41gr H4350 avg 3130, cci 200
Magneto chrono used to get velocity.
My barrel is now 21 5/8”. I am using ADG 6.5prc brass, BR2 primers, 58gr N565 and Berger 135’s seated to 2.380 CBTO. I have to verify but avg velocity was 2930fps at 50’.
The original chamber on the same barrel was 22 1/4”. The load was ADG 6.5prc brass, br2 primers, 57.5gr n565 and Berger...
I purchased this scope last year and just mounted it and started using it three weeks ago. I put about 50 rounds down the rifle with the scope mounted. It is a fantastic scope and I like the 4-25 power. It is the only FFP scope I have and I am going to stay with SFP scopes. My sons are doing...
Was going to build a 6.5-7PRC but am going a different direction. Ordered this July 2023 and received it December 2023. Carbonsix 6.5mm blank, magnum contour, 7 twist, 18”. Approximate weight is 2.8lbs
$625 shipped.
Mark
I was sold on doing a 6.5-7PRC and have the barrel and brass, but after taking my boys to the range the last couple weeks I realized I don’t need another heavy recoiling rifle. I will eventually order a barrel for a 6UM.
My 10 year old did fine shooting the 25PRC, but it still had a little...