6.5 PRC Reloading Success

[FLHunter87]

I got my new Xbolt Pro in 6.5PRC and topped it with a VX6 4-24X52, just a few weeks before a Texas hunting trip so I didn't have much time to tinker with. I chose the 142 ABLR and put Retumbo behind it. I got it shooting the best I could with only a few range sessions. My first hunting shot, I dropped this nice 9pt in its tracks. 212 yard shot. Had to adjust elevation 2MOA. Shot was spot on, a little left from aim point, but wind was blowing 20mph, but nothing to complain about. Pretty happy with the results. Now I can shoot more and find a better load. Retumbo may be a tad slow powder, going to try the H1000. I'm going to mount him with the pose attached.

 

[Schwarz06]

Mind sharing your powder charge? And also distance to lands if you happen to know. I've been tinkering with this exact load for a while with very limited success. Right when I think I have a load worked up I make up the same load to verify and it falls apart.

 

[FLHunter87]

Mind sharing your powder charge? And also distance to lands if you happen to know. I've been tinkering with this exact load for a while with very limited success. Right when I think I have a load worked up I make up the same load to verify and it falls apart.

57.9 and at. 070 off lands. .050 and. 070 shoot the same. I have read and seen people going .100-.125 off lands. I'm trying to get .5" or less. I just don't think Retumbo is good enough for my rifle. Time will tell though.

 

[FLHunter87]

Mind sharing your powder charge? And also distance to lands if you happen to know. I've been tinkering with this exact load for a while with very limited success. Right when I think I have a load worked up I make up the same load to verify and it falls apart.

Got a Shooter here!

Went shooting for the first time since January. It is still a little hot here in FL. But with deer season stared and a full day to myself, hunting and shooting it was. I am using a BROWNING XBOLT PRO 6.5PRC topped with VX6HD 4-24x52 Firedot. Using 142ABLR with 56.8g of H1000. Not sure how much...

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