6.5/7 PRC Build

[260shooter]

I had a 6.5/7 PRC built this summer.

Parts list
Orgin long action
Manners LRH stock
Bartlien 8 twist 22" CF barrel w/ APA LB 4 port brake
Trigger Tech Special @ 1.25 LBS
Hawkins DBM
5-25X56 Vortex Strike Eagle
Night Force UL rings
Short Harris bipod

All up it weighs 10.5 LBS

The final load
ADG Brass kecked down in 2 steps .304, .293
147 ELD-M
Fed 210M
68.2 H-1000
Base to ogive 2.697, 2.695 was original starting point. .025 jump.
Velocity 3100 fps. 3 rounds through Garmin ES 1.7 SD.7 (all loads above 67.0 grains had low single digit SD's).

Hopefully stretch it out past 500 soon and will report back.

 

[goosedog]

Very interested in how this rounds turns out I'm still deciding between this and a 6.5 saum i plan on running the 156 bergers

 

[260shooter]

I have some 156's also. I'm going to wait and see how the 147's do at distance. Barrel life being what it is.

 

[ruger35]

Haven’t ran the ELD-M’s in the PRC, but in the 6.5CM they seemed to get erratic somewhere around 7-800 yards.

 

[260shooter]

I run 147 ELD-M's in a 6.5 Creed but haven't shot it past 400 yards. It's running 2680 fps. I wouldn't think I would have problems at 800. Time will tell.

 

[Highvoltage1]

That sounds like an awesome build. I built a saum a few years back and if I’m not mistaken, I shoot around 60 gr h1000. I get 3150 with a 140 ab, 3100 from a 143 eldx with a 25” barrel. I’ve been curious how this wildcat would compare. Plenty of performance for big game and fun to shoot. Keep us updated. Best wishes.

 

[Brucebarker024]

How did you end up liking this setup? Stuck between this and a 6.5 SAUM.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I die a little bit inside when I see guys put cheap scopes on expensive rifles like this…

 

[brianwesson1]

I just bought a 20inch 6.5 Bartlein #13 tonight to put on my origin action. On the fence with a 6.5 prc or going with the 6.5/7. I have a 7 prc and love it.


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[260shooter]

I die a little bit inside when I see guys put cheap scopes on expensive rifles like this…

I would have to say RIP if you saw the inside of my gun safe. I took a Vortex Gen 2 Razor off of a 300 Norma to replace it with a Arken scope.

 

[260shooter]

How did you end up liking this setup? Stuck between this and a 6.5 SAUM.

As far as the weight and handling it is great 9 1/2 lbs without a bipod. I started out in left field with load development. Settled on H-1000 all loads 66.0 grains and above gave single digit extreme spreads. Shoots in the mid three's or better 3 shot groups. Hits steel with authority out to 400 (as far as I have shot it so far).

 

[Miflatlander91]

Any one else put one of these together I have a tikka action and a barrel that’s about shot out kind of between a 6.5 saum or this. I’m hoping with the extra case capacity I’d hit 3000 with a 156 out of a 20” barrel or so

 

[brockel]

Also wanting to do one of these but can’t find a reamer

 

[Miflatlander91]

Hmm I didn’t look that far into it yet that could be an issue


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[WeiserBucks]

Pretty sure UM has a reamer, Ryan Avery messed around with one during the development of the 6 UM.

 

[Miflatlander91]

Pretty sure UM has a reamer, Ryan Avery messed around with one during the development of the 6 UM.

I saw they had a 6.5-7 prc improved I planned on calling after I made up my mind


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[260shooter]

I am getting 3100 fps from a 22" barrel and 147 ELD-M's. Ran into pressure at 3150 fps. I would say 3000 with a 156 from a 20" barrel is doable. I would look at N-570.

 

[TradLife406]

I would have to say RIP if you saw the inside of my gun safe. I took a Vortex Gen 2 Razor off of a 300 Norma to replace it with a Arken scope.

Haha I actually bought an Arken epl4 4-16 for my kids Sig Cross. It's no 2000 plus dollar scope. But it's pretty dang good! At max power you lose some clarity on a cloudy day. Dusk and dawn you lose a little but not bad! I'd buy another in a heart beat.