Any 6.5 prc load data for newbie?

[Pinchecharlie]

Just got organized to reload and now have to learn. Any recommendation on my first attempts? I have 100 pieces of hornady brass and the gear but that's it. Been reading a ton and watching panhandle prescion videos so feel like it's clear as mud. Rifles a new christenson arms .Thanks

 

[fatbacks]

I’ve used the Hodgdon website for most of the loads I work up that are new or not as widely published in manuals - good info on 6.5 PRC. If you call Berger they will give you all their data for 6.5 PRC

https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle


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[Pinchecharlie]

Thank you!

 

[Muley Buck]

First decide on a bullet. Then start with the data from that bullet manufacturer.

 

[Evergreen]

I went with RL26 powder in mine and worked up a load off of Alliants website. Some guys are getting good results with H1000 but I however did not get the results I was looking for. RL26 turned out to be the best but right now good luck finding any.

 

[bluetick78]

I just bought a Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 PRC. Doesn't seem like there's much data out yet for reloading. I'll be following this.

 

[TexasCub]

Google 6.5 PRC load data and you’ll find many threads on the different forums. Seems the most popular powders are RL26, H1000,Retumbo, H4831SC and N565. Some of those are very hard to acquire if you don’t have them already.
Here’s Hornadys info

 

[Unknown Munitions]

6.5 PRC Hornady brass, FED215M primer, 2.950" COAL, all single digit SD's achieved with all offerings.
150+ class bullets 56-57 H1000 produces 2900-2950 F/S out of a 26" barrel
140-150 class bullets 57-58 H1000 produces 2950-3050 F/S out of a 26" barrel
Use this data with caution, follow good practice working up to max pressure.

 

[fatbacks]

Anyone tried Retumbo in their 6.5 PRC?


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[Unknown Munitions]

We haven't because of inconsistent availability. Rumors of big military contract that sucked it all up but it has been quite awhile since distributors have received any in the warehouses.

 

[fatbacks]

Hmmm. I have 8 lbs - might try and work up a load and then when I’m out there might be more in stock?!!


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[Unknown Munitions]

Hard to say right now, some say it might never come back. That would be a damn Greek tragedy! I have 3 kegs of IMR 8133 I’m going to give a go as a replacement. Data will come next year on all of our main stream cartridges.

 

[Samson7x]

What bullet you going to be using? I haven’t been able to find RL26 so I bought some H1000 to try with 143 eld-x and 140 bergers.

 

[trad_bowhunter1965]

You can check out Barnes for reloading data https://www.barnesbullets.com/load-data/

 

[Bonie]

I'm using IMR 4831 around 5.1-51.4 out of a Browning X bole 26" with great accuracy.