6.5 PRC brass pressure

[JakeGats]

Somewhat new to precision loading for bolt guns. Loading new Peterson 6.5 prc brass. Should I be concerned with the swiping on these cases? Please educate me…

H1000 - 56.5gr / brand new Peterson / 143 eldx / tikka t3x 24 inch.

ambient temp was like 80 degrees. Only producing like 2830… aiming for at least 2900 if possible.

 

[Blake C]

Primers still look round. But id say your getting close. I had to switch to n565 to get 2940...fwiw
What was the bolt lift like?

 

[JakeGats]

Primers still look round. But id say your getting close. I had to switch to n565 to get 2940...fwiw
What was the bolt lift like?

Appreciate the feedback. Bolt lift wasn’t, terrible - I would describe as minor resistance while lifting.

Are you shooting a similar barrel length/bullet?

 

[Blake C]

Appreciate the feedback. Bolt lift wasn’t, terrible - I would describe as minor resistance while lifting.

Are you shooting a similar barrel length/bullet?

Yes, 24" christensen barrel
156 berger
Lapua brass
N565
Federal match primer

 

[Dave Thomas]

If it's starting to show pressure signs already I would try a different powder. I've never had good results trying to push loads to far.