6.5 PRC keeping it cheap and simple

[jlchester5045]

For true economy, I loaded with Lee for years when I was on a budget. You can make accurate ammo with Lee dies. Buy what your budget can afford.

Secondly, this will be controversial, I find H1000 and N565 to be a bit slow for 6.5 PRC. I’m running N560 with great load density and accuracy. If your solely chasing velocity, there’s probably latter will get you there.

 

[Castle Rock]

^ I like 4831 recently

 

[Harvey_NW]

I’m running N560 with great load density and accuracy. If your solely chasing velocity, there’s probably latter will get you there.

N560 isn't a stable powder though, so you'll see pretty big velocity swings if you hunt in a wide range of temps.

^ I like 4831 recently

I like 4831, better velocities than N565?

 

[jlchester5045]

I haven't experienced any issues with temp stability. My load was finalized during a Georgia summer, and I used it three weeks ago in Colorado. It was in the teens in the unit I was hunting and only lost about 40 FPS. All these velocities verified by my Garmin chrono.

 

[benconfused]

Powder wise, I would run n565 or H4831sc.

For basic dies, Hornady or RCBS would be preferred. But spending a little more and get the Forster Benchrest set of dies wouldn't be a bad option either.

My preferred dies for my 6.5 PRC loading is a Forster Bushing FL die and a Redding Micrometer seating die. I've produced my most consistent ammo and consistent accuracy wit this die set.

What makes Forster dies better? I can get Hornady at a discount is why I'm asking.