6.5. With a 156 grain Berger

[Sodbuster]

Put together a load for my prc.
Tested out well and I am ready for deer season.

Then I tried a non scientific penetration test.

First shot,adjust then five as fast as I could go. 100 yards.



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[Sodbuster]

It was too much for the plate.

Should work on a shoulder bone.

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[EastMT]

I’ll take it off your hands to save you the trouble! I don’t have a fast 6.5, I’m still monitoring the new ones to decide.

Very nice, the penetration is impressive

 

[elkguide]

Nice to have confidence in a rifle!

God luck.

 

[tdot]

What range was the steel? Same as target at 100yards?
Is the steel AR500 or something else?

 

[Cahunter805]

What velocity are you running the 156s?

 

[fatbacks]

Has anyone killed an animal with these? I am really interested in developing a load for my new 6.5 PRC with the 156, but kinda want to see some real world performance before I take them into the field.

 

[Ein]

Shot a Muley-Blacktail buck at 160 behind the shoulder. Lungs were jelly, quarter sized exit on the back side...

 

[fatbacks]

Shot a Muley-Blacktail buck at 160 behind the shoulder. Lungs were jelly, quarter sized exit on the back side...

Thanks!!


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[Lawnboi]

Curious if anyone is shooting these out of a 6.5 Creedmoor and what velocity your getting

 

[CApighunter]

I’ll be trying these out in my 264 win mag as soon as it gets back from LRI... was hoping to have it done two months ago.

 

[Sodbuster]

Plate was at 100 yards, same as the paper target.

Not sure on the steel hardness as I get these at not cost from my dozer operator and they come from various places.
Bring them to the house and shoot them,

This load averaged 2990 fps. N565. I have room to go faster but calling the game right here.
I don't have enough RL 26 on hand to work up something with it.

I had good luck with 150 SMK's last year so these should work well. I will be finding out.

Ein, good to hear a success story on these.

 

[Sodbuster]

Little better picture.

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[tdot]

Shot a Muley-Blacktail buck at 160 behind the shoulder. Lungs were jelly, quarter sized exit on the back side...

Muzzle velocity?

 

[Ein]

2950, I can’t get enough 8133 in a case to go faster...

 

[brockel]

I’ve got an antelope tag, elk tag, A few deer tags and lots of coyotes in going to test the 156 grain berger on this fall out of a 6.5-06

 

[Cahunter805]

Can’t wait to see the results this year from the 156s. Given how the other EOL bullets I’ve used have performed. I suspect the 156 will be an awesome bullet on game.

 

[1000yrds]

The main issue you have is that most companies 6.5 cal bullets in the 120 to 130 weight class. Other than Matrix I don't know of any other company producing bullets in that weight class. Sierra has a 150 grain but that's about it. Let me correct myself, Hornady makes the 160 Interlock but I personally won't use their products I just don't think the quality is there, especially their brass.

 

[WesternHntr]

The main issue you have is that most companies 6.5 cal bullets in the 120 to 130 weight class. Other than Matrix I don't know of any other company producing bullets in that weight class. Sierra has a 150 grain but that's about it. Let me correct myself, Hornady makes the 160 Interlock but I personally won't use their products I just don't think the quality is there, especially their brass.

Hornady ELD's are quality
I hunt with the 147 ELDM in my 6.5 saum and they're awesome.
I've killed two bulls at long range with the 147's, and a bunch of bucks.
I'm liking the looks of the 156, heavier is even more of a good thing.
I might make the switch if they shoot as good as the 147's