130’s in a 6.5prc?

[coachmks]

Anyone getting good results with a 130 load in a 6.5prc? I just bought the gun. Starting to gather component for loading. I do have a box of 143 ELDX. Just thinking about playing around with a 130 with a little more velocity.

 

[bowhunter307]

123 Hammer hunters, H1000. About 3100 fps.

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[MT257]

130 ab n560 going 3240

 

[Shortschaf]

6.5 SS is 6.5PRC'esque

3100 with 130TMK's and H4350. 24" barrel

 

[coachmks]

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123 Hammer hunters, H1000. About 3100 fps.

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I may look into those. I have H1000 for the 143 ELDX.

 

[PNWGATOR]

I’ve killed elk with the 130 TMK out of a PRC.

Fantastic terminal performance if you’re ok with the BC i.e. wind bracket.

Would kill any mammal on the face of the North American continent with this and not look back.

 

[sndmn11]

I’ve killed elk with the 130 TMK out of a PRC.

Fantastic terminal performance if you’re ok with the BC i.e. wind bracket.

Would kill any mammal on the face of the North American continent with this and not look back.

What powder?

I was only using Staball HD the last year for my brother's rifle, and I saw very little drop off in velocity between 156 bergers, 140vldh, 130tgk, 120etip I was using Peterson brass.

Off the top of my head, I think the difference in velocity was only 150fps. I did try Staball 6.5 with the etips and gained significant velocity.

If the rifle was mine, I'd have sought out some h4831 to play with.

 

[PNWGATOR]

H1000

 

[coachmks]

I just ordered some 129 ABLR.

 

[Caseknife]

127 LRX with a case full of RL25 at 3200 has killed two elk for me.

 

[coachmks]

127 LRX with a case full of RL25 at 3200 has killed two elk for me.

I think those will be my next order. I have not been able to my hands on any RL25 or 26. I can find plenty of H1000. I’ve always used RL powders but I’m being forced to find alternatives.

 

[Weldor]

H1000 RL26 are scarce as hen's teeth around here. Worked a load last year with IMR4831 for 129's it was ok but not great. If I ever get some H1000 would like to try some Sierra's and Bergers.

 

[coachmks]

My local BassPro has kept H1000 in stock. They had 9 containers Tuesday.

H1000 RL26 are scarce as hen's teeth around here. Worked a load last year with IMR4831 for 129's it was ok but not great. If I ever get some H1000 would like to try some Sierra's and Be

 

[ArcherAnthony]

Hornady Outfitter 130cx factory loads out of 6.5prc. Savage 110 Ultralight. The top left is cold bore shot. That’s with the crappy factory stock.

 

[Maidenfan539]

H1000 and 130 VLDH was 2977 with 22" barrel.

 

[Bobcat 33]

130 ab n560 going 3240

What is your barrel length and how many grains of N 560?

 

[J.B.]

Bump this up, anything to add regarding the 130 tmk specifically?
Ran factory 147s last season, but they were barely better than cm velocities. Starting to gather components, is there any noticeable recoil reduction going to 130s?

 

[coyotekilla]

Bought a Tikka ace game in 6.5 prc right before deer season. First load of 135 bergers flew into .2 of an inch. It's slow, but deer don't have a chrono... 56.7 of retumbo, fed 210, berger 135 hh. 2725 i think.

 

[kkp005]

Bump this up, anything to add regarding the 130 tmk specifically?
Ran factory 147s last season, but they were barely better than cm velocities. Starting to gather components, is there any noticeable recoil reduction going to 130s?

My 20” tikka 6.5prc shoots 130gr TMK’s very well with n565… I’m with you on the factory 147s. My rifle shot them great but they were literally at 6.5manbun speeds

 

[J.B.]

My 20” tikka 6.5prc shoots 130gr TMK’s very well with n565… I’m with you on the factory 147s. My rifle shot them great but they were literally at 6.5manbun speeds

How fast are the 130s going?
The 147s verified at 2750 from my 22” ibi barrel. I have a bunch of H1000 on hand, I would think something around 3050 with the tmk should be attainable?