6.5 PRC 156 Berger Elite hunter load help

[CRJR45]

Ok , which powder would you try first of what I have

RE19
RE23
RE25
H4831SC
V570

Using ADG brass and which primers Fed 215 or CCI200

I need all the help I can get , usually .

Thanks

 

[mlevimadden]

H1000, N565, or RL26 will give you the best velocities if you can get your hands on any of those.

Out of your list RE25 and H4831SC are faster burning than ideal and N570 is slower burning than ideal. All 3 will probably work but you'll be leaving velocity on the table.

My 6.5 PRC does fine with standard large rifle primers, and I went that route when most people said they were hitting pressure at lower velocities with the magnum primers.

 

[huntnful]

With a 156 you can just shoot a full case of N570 and be at the cusp of pressure as well as top speeds. 59-60gr.

 

[CRJR45]

My LGS has H1000 in stock , I'll try that first , thank you .

 

[huntnful]

My LGS has H1000 in stock , I'll try that first , thank you .

It’s great powder. But no speed demon. Start around 54gr. and work up.

 

[CRJR45]

I emailed Berger for the load chart , just wanted to eliminate as much as I could as far as trial and error .

Thank you guys !