Building First Custom

[LittleCel5]

I am looking to build my first custom and am stuck between two cartridges - 6.5 PRC and 300 WSM. The intended purpose is for elk, and I will have a second barrel and standard bolt face for 6.5 Creedmoor for practice/NRL and not having to shoot my hunting barrel out. I don't mind recoil, just wanted to make a fun caliber in my custom since I have the chance to do so. I do not reload, and plan to use either the Berger 185g for the 300 WSM and the Berger 156g 6.5 PRC. The build will be on a Defiance action, Proof barrel, Manners LRH with Mini Chassis, and more. I have everything figured out but the caliber as I like both, but want to make the best decision. I want to have capable velocities out to 600 yards, holding over 2000 fps. Any advice, experience, or ideas are welcome!

 

[Dave Thomas]

Without reloading I would go with the 6.5prc. Ammo will be alot more available.

 

[Chris in TN]

I want to have capable velocities out to 600 yards, holding over 2000 fps. Any advice, experience, or ideas are welcome!

Then just do two 6.5CM barrels. With higher BC bullets and at the elevations elk live at, holding 2000' or more at 600 yards is not really a problem.

 

[wind gypsy]

I wouldn't want to rely on factory ammo for a 300 WSM.

 

[LittleCel5]

I wouldn't want to rely on factory ammo for a 300 WSM.

Not even the Berger factory stuff? I’ve shoot their 6.5 Creedmoor and it pretty incredible the consistency and performance

 

[LittleCel5]

Without reloading I would go with the 6.5prc. Ammo will be alot more available.

I would have ammo available I like, both being factory Berger I have access to

 

[wind gypsy]

Not even the Berger factory stuff? I’ve shoot their 6.5 Creedmoor and it pretty incredible the consistency and performance

I would have a hell of a time stomaching $3.50+ per round ammo.

 

[JJ1179]

I wish my ammo was only $3.50 a round!! It was long ago, but not anymore.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I would go with the 6UM and have Unknown Munitions load you at least 100 rounds using the new 116gr Sierra TMK or 115gr DTAC nose ring.

If you don't destroy or lose the brass they will reload them again for you for a discount.

But that's just me