6.5 prc max oal custom actions Sa vs medium action

[DroptineNW]

I’m looking into running a 6.5 prc. I was going to rock a new mdt crbn stock with a sa action. Thinking of doing the defiance anti x sa 75 throw. Proof 6.5 prc prefit barrel. Run Acis mdt mags with no front plate. I want to have the option to rock 156 Berger’s or eldms. I’m a speed guy so I prefer more the better. I also want to use this rifle for nrl hunter matches and transition into seasons with the same setup. Will I want to look into a xm or even a la option for those bullets? Can I get away with the sa? I want to run the crbn stock but it’s only available in sa. Otherwise I would run a peak 44 or Rokstock. I want a full length arca rail. There is also a xlr where I can just get a xm+ anti x. I could do tikka sa or la(not to much knowledge on tikkas.) I’m trying to get into the smaller bullet world for all my stuff is 7prc or bigger.
I want to maximize this round as best I can and need some help on if the sa will be enough or not. Thank you guys for your recommendations or thoughts. I’m likely overthinking this.

 

[Nicodez]

6.5 PRC can be done in short action. But to “maximize” the cartridge it should be ran in a medium action.

Ran a PRC for NRL Hunter in a short action with Berger 144s and had no issues. Loading for 156s will be challenging due to the bullet design. I found that 156s didn’t like to jump more than .050

 

[longrangelead]

My reamer is cut w/.140" freebore that allows 156's seated to 2.95" coal.
That's about as long as you need and puts the boat tail at the neck/shoulder.
The Bat Vesper S will run 3" if you use UM bottom/mags.