6.5 PRC vs 6.5 RPM

[jermolind]

Looking at getting a new rifle and came across the 2 newer 6.5 cartridges. 6.5 PRC and 6.5 RPM. At first blush it looks like they are pretty much identical on ballistics but the cost of ammo is drastically different between the two. Any reason for this other than one is Weatherby so it automatically costs more? Just curious if there’s a benefit to buying one over the other.

 

[BCsteve]

The RPM is pretty cool but if care about factory ammo and brass availability, PRC is the only answer.

 

[britz1784]

I have the RPM. I love it. I wanted a Weatherby rifle and thought the cartridge was pretty cool. I've harvested two mule deer with it and both were dead rather quickly.

 

[Steve from GA]

Might consider posting this in the firearms subforum