6.5 PRC build question

[Herschel34]

In the process of gathering components to build a 6.5 PRC. I’m aware of the chamber issues and bolt click on reloads. I know people are using the AW2 reamer to finish an existing chamber to eliminate the bolt clicks but have any of y’all used this reamer on a brand new barrel blank? Wondering if I should just initially chamber the barrel with the reamer?

 

[hereinaz]

Yes, do it right first. What are you building? Can’t leave that out. We wanna know.

 

[wpeach1912]

Using an AW2 type reamer initially would be a wise idea yes

 

[Herschel34]

Manners pro hunter stock
Benchmark carbon Sendero light 20-22”
Dead air nomad xc ti
Trigger tech special
Hawkins Hunter DBM medium
I’m torn between impact precision NBK vs defiance anti x XM+. Not sure I want the extra 8oz on the impact NBK

 

[Herschel34]

Any downside to factory ammo in the AW2 chamber? My try the easy button with factory ammo prior to load development

 

[Tdonat]

No issues with factory ammo with the aw2 reamer.
My chamber was cut using the aw2 and it shoots factory ammo just fine

 

[Pilsner]

I have heard, eh read, the term several times but I am not sure what is meant by it: what is a "clicker" with reloads in 6.5 PRC?

 

[hereinaz]

I have heard, eh read, the term several times but I am not sure what is meant by it: what is a "clicker" with reloads in 6.5 PRC?

When chambers are sized less than optimally, handloaders get more brass stretch with less rebound. So, it sticks in the chamber a bit. When that happens. The bolt is hard to lift, and the case resists extraction until, pop, then brass breaks free and the bolt “clicks” as it opens all the way and slaps the action.

Too much pressure and brass get stuck so hard it can break the extractors and you have to use a rod to push it out of the chamber, but that can happen with any chamber. Clickers can also happen with any chamber as well.