6.5 prc federal terminal ascent 130g

[7718Sallee]

I just got some boxes of these in the mail today and will get out and shoot them as soon as possible. Hopefully they shout as well as the factory hornady but I’m not holding my breath. I’ve used them and They have killed well in my 300wsm, but at 130g seem like a light bullet for the 6.5 prc has anyone been loading these or have experience to say good or bad?

 

[ChrisAU]

I too just got a couple boxes and I'm anxious to see how my PRC shoots them.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

Where did you find them?

 

[Marshmello]

Have not sorry. Would love to see your results. The hornady factory 143eldx shoot great in my gun, and I have reloaded them as well with solid results. Choices are good! Nosler ABLR not so good. 130 is on the lighter side but should be pushing them faster.

 

[7718Sallee]

Natchez

 

[bcv]

What twist is your barrel ?

 

[MtnMuley]

Found a couple boxes at a local store here this weekend. 130 gr didn't interest me and at $46.99 + tax a box, I passed. Curious how they shoot for you.

 

[kcormack]

Just under .50" 5 shot group on Sunday. Very impressed! They almost look and feel like toy cartridges, but my gun loves them. Winchester 1885, 28" barrel.

 

[7718Sallee]

My gun is 1/8 twist havak element

 

[wind gypsy]

There isn’t much lead in a terminal ascent bullet so it makes sense for them to be a little lighter.

 

[Shortmag11]

I too just got a couple boxes and I'm anxious to see how my PRC shoots them.

What twist is your rifle? I saw these were available but was hesitant to purchase because my rifle is 1:7.

 

[Shortmag11]

There isn’t much lead in a terminal ascent bullet so it makes sense for them to be a little lighter.

To me, they look like they have the same construction as the old Winchester Supreme XP3 which was a phenomenal bullet. The only difference I see is that the TA has that nickel/chrome look on the exterior versus the moly coating of the XP3.

 

[wind gypsy]

To me, they look like they have the same construction as the old Winchester Supreme XP3 which was a phenomenal bullet. The only difference I see is that the TA has that nickel/chrome look on the exterior versus the moly coating of the XP3.

XP3 had lead in the ass end and was all copper up front. Terminal ascent has lead up front and copper in the ass. I would guess the lead up front causes a bit more expansion and bigger wound channels.