6.5 CM or 6.5 PRC for suppressed elk gun

[airmacnair]

not that I “need more” but I’m glad that I went the CM route for versatility.

 

[FLHunter87]

Let’s wait and see if the next evolution will be in the PRC and then it’s back to the same thing. Interested to know if this new ammo/cases are able to be reloaded or available for reloading purposes and be able to be duplicated and not just factory options for the CM.

 

[crich4254]

I think I’d get what I want. If it was me it would be the 6.5 prc

 

[ColoBowHiker]

Welcome to Rokslide. Lots of good advice given already.
I have an 18” 65creed and a 20” 65prc.

Between the two, both are great with a suppressor. The creed is just more enjoyable for me to shoot and carry. If you’re planning a lightweight chassis, the creedmoor would be my choice.

I love analogies, so here’s one:
If these were trucks, the Creedmoor would be an f150, and the PRC would be the f250.

One makes for a more pleasant daily driver. But both get the job done

And Chevy guys will always crap all over ford owners for “choosing the wrong brand.”

This is an incredible analogy haha

 

[gtriple]

not that I “need more” but I’m glad that I went the CM route for versatility.

You went the right route. But I’d bet that you are back in 2-3 years wondering if you can go to a 6CM or a 22CM….. I’ve changed my main rifle to a 22CM and will never go back. It’s stupid fun to shoot and an absolute laser beam. 77tmks do significant damage. I’ve got 2 black bears and half a dozen deer with them from 50 yards to almost 500 yards. I almost shot a grizzly with it last week but went with the 7PRC instead.

 

[black500]

You went the right route. But I’d bet that you are back in 2-3 years wondering if you can go to a 6CM or a 22CM….. I’ve changed my main rifle to a 22CM and will never go back. It’s stupid fun to shoot and an absolute laser beam. 77tmks do significant damage. I’ve got 2 black bears and half a dozen deer with them from 50 yards to almost 500 yards. I almost shot a grizzly with it last week but went with the 7PRC instead.

What’s the recoil like on the 22CM compared to a 223?

 

[gtriple]

What’s the recoil like on the 22CM compared to a 223?

It might be a few ft-lbs more. But I shoot out of a 9lb rifle. The 22CM in that rifle is like a 223 in a standard weight AR.

 

[black500]

It might be a few ft-lbs more. But I shoot out of a 9lb rifle. The 22CM in that rifle is like a 223 in a standard weight AR.

That’s not bad at all

 

[JohnJohnson]

Let’s wait and see if the next evolution will be in the PRC and then it’s back to the same thing.

It likely won't. It relies on a narrow powder column which is why the 7BC and 6.5CM +Peak are standard bolt face diameter.

Interested to know if this new ammo/cases are able to be reloaded or available for reloading purposes and be able to be duplicated and not just factory options for the CM.

Several companies working on reloading options. Area419 will be releasing some stuff for +Peak and either they or SAC have already necked them down to 6mm.