6.5 PRC Regrets

[JGRaider]

6.5 PRC is a meme round that nobody really asked for. I don’t really see the point of it if I’m being honest. Does nothing the 6.5 creed or 6.5 weatherby can’t do. Just seems like yet another marketing caliber that has zero soul or real purpose. This doesn’t mean it’s a BAD caliber, just one that kinda has no real role.

Quick load and brass seem to disagree. But to each his own.

You must be an expert in math if you understand pressures of longer than SAAMI rounds by just “guessing”.

Effects of Cartridge Over All Length (COAL) and Cartridge Base To Ogive (CBTO) - Part 1

Many shooters are not aware of the dramatic effects that bullet seating depth can have on the pressure and velocity generated by a rifle cartridge. COAL is also a variable that can be used to fine tune accuracy. It’s also an important consideration for rifles that need to feed rounds through a...

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Well, QL is actually a "guess" as well, but you probably knew that. Take the data from 3-4 reloading manuals, then compare those velocities with what you stated. Doesn't take a math expert to see what's going on. You must be one of the very few people on the planet who has figured out how to get extreme velocities without raising pressures.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Well, QL is actually a "guess" as well, but you probably knew that. Take the data from 3-4 reloading manuals, then compare those velocities with what you stated. Doesn't take a math expert to see what's going on. You must be one of the very few people on the planet who has figured out how to get extreme velocities without raising pressures.

You’re funny. And arrogant. But you probably knew that too.

Read the article. If you load longer than SAAMI you can add more powder without pressure increases.

Bryan Litz wrote it. He must be stupid too. In fact everyone who isn’t you must not know what’s up.

Furthermore, as mentioned initially to each his own. I don’t need to prove to you much. You stated to show a 6.5C that can push 2950. Two folks showed you. And like normal you nay-sayed. Then waste your money on a Hornady overhyped PRC that under performs and everyone else who is happy with 6.5C will be happy too.

I’m going to go teach college students math and fly airplanes now .

 

[JGRaider]

Been loading long in my Tikkas for years FWIW. Should have said "safely" I guess but I thought that was a given. A college professor? It all makes sense now. Good luck!

 

[Megalodon]

You must be one of the very few people on the planet who has figured out how to get extreme velocities without raising pressures.

Him and all the Sherman cult members...

Then waste your money on a Hornady overhyped PRC that under performs and everyone else who is happy with 6.5C will be happy too.

What a stupid thing to say, why couldn't you just run the PRC at the same 80k PSI and get the 140's to 3300 FPS

 

[elkguide]

My only 6.5 PRC regret is that I didn't get one sooner.

 

[General RE LEE]

My real world numbers in my Tikka aren't anything to get excited about. I plan on selling it when I have time.

acurate, but disappointing.

How many rounds down the bore?

 

[6mm Remington]

This year I did add a 280 AI to the stable for an UL mountain rifle as my PRC weighs 10.5lbs and I have always wanted the 280 AI.

You will really like that 280AI. A great well balanced cartridge with darn impressive ballistics.

 

[TheGDog]

Loaded long in a tikka (OAL ~2.98”). 143eldx. No pressure signs but didn’t work up any higher. Factory d18 barrel w/ 50 rounds down thus far.

HaHA! I love it!

Tahoe was over here like...

 

[Garandimal]

Between the 6.5x55mm Mauser and the .270 Winchester, out to 400 yards, it brings little to the table.

And the above cartridges are loaded by PPU and are inexpensive training ammo, providing quality once-fired brass for hunting reloads.


GR

 

[Woitey]

I can't speak to the Swede, but I've owned two 6.5 PRC's and they both, (using handloads) were more accurate than the custom shop CZ 270 Winchester Sonoran I owned. By a decent margin. Perceived recoil seems to be less also at least to me. I submit the 6.5 PRC is a better 270 Winchester. I feel that the 6.5 Creed is a better .308 for the same reasons. With the caveat that the .308 can throw a much heavier bullet. I will agree that 400 yards and in, there isn't much of a difference between the 6.5 PRC and the 270. By the time the PRC's streamlined bullet kicks in, it's too far for me to shoot anything other than paper and steel.

 

[Sled]

My only 6.5 PRC regret is that I didn't get one sooner.

Did we pry you off the 30cal bandwagon? I sat there too, for a bit.

 

[Garandimal]

Academically, it would be a good cartridge for a new, one rifle shooter that intends to hunt medium to large game and reload.

But, in the practical, inexpensive factory ammo for adequate training goes a long way toward success in the field, and handloading down the road provides good economy, precision, and bullets for any cartridge.

Neither the 6.5x55mm Mauser nor the .270 Winchester have any trouble shooting inside of 2 MOA with any ammo, and 1.5 MOA or less with premium and handloads.

That they are also easy the handle and feed, and increase magazine capacity doesn't hurt either.

Again, like the 6.5 PRC cartridge, but not enough to replace that which has no practical limitations.


GR

 

[Nomosendero]

I have both the 6.5 PRC and CM. I can and do seat my bullets out with the PRC, just as I do with the CM. The PRC has a sizable edge.

 

[elkguide]

Did we pry you off the 30cal bandwagon? I sat there too, for a bit.

No, still a .30 caliber fanboy but I do like a little variety every now and then.

 

[Garandimal]

The 6.5 PRC makes little sense for a std. hunting rifle cartridge.


GR

 

[JGRaider]

The 6.5 PRC makes little sense for a std. hunting rifle cartridge.


GR

If you'd insert "in my opinion" into your posts you wouldn't come across as such an idiot. Just trying to help.

 

[Marbles]

The 6.5 PRC makes little sense for a std. hunting rifle cartridge.


GR

Rational would make that comment more valuable. I do not and never have owned a 6.5 of any flavor, so I'm just making an observation.

 

[Gorp2007]

The 6.5 PRC makes little sense for a std. hunting rifle cartridge.


GR

A short course of antibiotics is usually more effective.

 

[Garandimal]

If you'd insert "in my opinion" into your posts you wouldn't come across as such an idiot. Just trying to help.

It's a fact.

But continue to help yourself feel better.


GR

 

[bradmacmt]

The 6.5 PRC makes little sense for a std. hunting rifle cartridge.


GR

Why?