6.5 PRC Feedback

[BCDJR]

I am looking at a 6.5 PRC and wanted some feedback from folks who have used this caliber personally. I am considering the 140 grain range of ammo. Game will be mid size game….deer, sheep etc. Based on ft pounds of energy looks ok at least up to 600 yards and that’s about my max personal ethics limit in the field. I am not interested in more firepower as I have guns that will deliver a bigger payload already. Thanks in advance for comments.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

129 SST, 143 ELDX, 147 ELDM. Keep them around 1,800ish FPS impact speed with good hits and watch animals die quickly.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Also, here you go...

Thread '6.5 Creedmoor/260 for Deer, Elk, and whatever else.....'

Dec 17, 2021

Seeing that the 223 thread is such a success, I thought maybe I would start one for the Creedmoor/260. Seems like people are asking a lot about using them and various bullets, especially for elk. I've used mine for the last few years almost exclusively. I have some pics of bullet damage, albeit not nearly as many as I should have, from a couple deer. I'll try to briefly describe the ones I don't have pics of.

If you have experiences, good or bad, post them up. Of course, pics are great, and add a lot of valuable information. Maybe it will take off, maybe it won't, but if it does it...

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[JGRaider]

139gr Scenar at 2975.

 

[mtnbound]

I am looking at a 6.5 PRC and wanted some feedback from folks who have used this caliber personally. I am considering the 140 grain range of ammo. Game will be mid size game….deer, sheep etc. Based on ft pounds of energy looks ok at least up to 600 yards and that’s about my max personal ethics limit in the field. I am not interested in more firepower as I have guns that will deliver a bigger payload already. Thanks in advance for comments.

While I love shooting my 6CM, the 6.5 PRC is still my favorite and IMO the easy button for just shooting factory loads. If you do reload then it’s even better. I use both the 143X or 147 M from Hornady.

 

[Samson7x]

Great round and very effective on whitetail and elk from my experience. 140vld

 

[Taudisio]

5 elk with 143 eldx. 150-510 yards. Multiple deer too. Good to go.

 

[BCDJR]

5 elk with 143 eldx. 150-510 yards. Multiple deer too. Good to go.

Wow…..did not expect those kinds of numbers and effectiveness on elk!

 

[tallbuchholz]

I am looking at a 6.5 PRC and wanted some feedback from folks who have used this caliber personally. I am considering the 140 grain range of ammo. Game will be mid size game….deer, sheep etc. Based on ft pounds of energy looks ok at least up to 600 yards and that’s about my max personal ethics limit in the field. I am not interested in more firepower as I have guns that will deliver a bigger payload already. Thanks in advance for comments.

I love my PRC but it absolutely makes no sense over the CM for 600 yards and in. As posted above in the 6.5mm thread, the good 6.5mm bullets have been proven to kill everything in the world.

 

[justin davis]

The 156 Berger’s out of the 6.5 prc are pretty sweet.

 

[Kimber7man]

The 156 Berger’s out of the 6.5 prc are pretty sweet.

Agree. As are the 140 elite hunters!

 

[BCDJR]

Anyone using 20 inch barrels?

 

[SouthPaw]

Anyone using 20 inch barrels?

Yes. Several Roosevelt Elk with 20" barrel 6.5cm. Primarily 130tmk and 140eldm. From 275 to 571 yards.

 

[ReddingArcher]

I’ve got a couple 6.5 prc’s with 20 inch barrels. That’s the sweet spot for me. I’ve taken deer at 40 yards with a 127 lrx, a sheep at 130 with the 143 eldx and a caribou at 300 with the eldx. No drama on any of the animals, just dead stuff quickly.

 

[MuleyFever]

Wow…..did not expect those kinds of numbers and effectiveness on elk!

Why not?

 

[BCDJR]

Why not?

I read….Hell I Was There by Elmer Keith in 1981! I have only killed 4 elk so not a lot experience and killed them with .300 Win Mag

 

[Gulogulo]

Anyone using 20 inch barrels?

PH3 using N560 under Berger 140 EH 2915 fps.

 

[BCDJR]

I’ve got a couple 6.5 prc’s with 20 inch barrels. That’s the sweet spot for me. I’ve taken deer at 40 yards with a 127 lrx, a sheep at 130 with the 143 eldx and a caribou at 300 with the eldx. No drama on any of the animals, just dead stuff quickly.

Why do you say “ sweet spot “ ?

 

[TradLife406]

I loved mine. Only sold it because Avery talked me into a 6 UM. I mean it didn't take much I've always wanted a wild cat. And I wanted to go to a shorter barrel and not lose speed.


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[ReddingArcher]

Why do you say “ sweet spot “ ?

Just in terms of barrel length. I just got a tikka in 7 prc with a 22” barrel and wish it was 20. I still get great velocity at 20” in the 6.5. I can’t get suppressors where I am so I don’t really see the need to go any shorter.