Factory 6.5 PRC Rifle Suggestions

[prm]

EuroOptic is running a big sale. I went with the Mauser 18 6.5 PRC w/ 24 in barrel. They guarantee a 5 shot MOA group.

Very interested in what you think after you shoot it a bit!

 

[Blakelok]

Since I got the rifle so cheaply I decided to buy a scope - actually 2 of them bc they were on sale.

first is Burris Elite Tactical LRTS w/ illuminated reticle
Second is a Night Force SHV 3-10 w/ Forceplex

The NF is likely to go on this Mauser and the Bushnell on my Bergara Creedmoor

 

[Sportsman247]

CA Ridgeline in 6.5 PRC

 

[Stalker69]

Sauer 100x in any flavor. I just looked at Christianson arms, Bergara, savage and Sauer felt by far better made, less slop, smoother bolt. Tighter tolerances. If only tikka would chamber the tec a1 ! But Creedmoor is more then enough for axis deer !

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

I agree with your decision to add a new chambering to the line-up. I will always encourage folks to do that. I just did the same in adding a CA Mesa in 6.5 PRC. I have consumed a lot on info on the PRC over the past month. Here is one concern the non-reloader needs to consider. The sole factory hunting option is the Hornady 143 grain ELDX concerns me. The few on-game reports I have read on it tell a story of a soft bullet. A guide who would eschew the Creedmoor is concerning a bit to me. I'd take it with a stout bullet over the PRC with the factory 143.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

Sauer 100x in any flavor. I just looked at Christianson arms, Bergara, savage and Sauer felt by far better made, less slop, smoother bolt. Tighter tolerances. If only tikka would chamber the tec a1 ! But Creedmoor is more then enough for axis deer !

It's a personal hang-up with me, but I simply cannot warm to the idea of pressed barrels.

 

[brsnow]

I agree with your decision to add a new chambering to the line-up. I will always encourage folks to do that. I just did the same in adding a CA Mesa in 6.5 PRC. I have consumed a lot on info on the PRC over the past month. Here is one concern the non-reloader needs to consider. The sole factory hunting option is the Hornady 143 grain ELDX concerns me. The few on-game reports I have read on it tell a story of a soft bullet. A guide who would eschew the Creedmoor is concerning a bit to me. I'd take it with a stout bullet over the PRC with the factory 143.

barnes 127lrx ammo will be out shortly as well.

 

[Flatgo]

the Sauer 100 is a threaded barrel and not a press fit. their higher end model are press fit, but the 100 was made for the US Market with a Threaded barrel. Mine you can look through the taps for the scope mounts and see the threads on the barrel.

 

[jfs82]

barnes 127lrx ammo will be out shortly as well.

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[Fartrell Cluggins]

the Sauer 100 is a threaded barrel and not a press fit. their higher end model are press fit, but the 100 was made for the US Market with a Threaded barrel. Mine you can look through the taps for the scope mounts and see the threads on the barrel.

Thanks for the clarification. I had no idea they made them in two different ways.

 

[Mountainman3]

Bergara Premier (take your pick) in 6.5 PRC or .280 AI is my vote. All the aftermarket support of the R700 in a rifle that is what the R700 wishes it was. Great factory ammo for both calibers.

+1 for any of the bergaras. Either the highlander or approach. I have 3 and all shoot under .5” with factory ammo. I have heard complaints about no blood trails with shooting the 6.5 in the 143 grain ELD-X bullet. Anything I have ever shot with it has either fell in its tracks or within 20 yards. I took the approach on a Texas slay ride last December. 3 whitetails, pigs and javelina. From 60 yards to 476 yards. All one shot kills and all fell within 20 yards. Bergara is with a look.


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[Dhbwa]

I have a M18 and a CA Mesa in 6.5 PRC. For the coin the Mauser is pretty darn good just plain vanilla...
I have only run about 5 groups thru it but so far it’s about as accurate as the CA for 1/3 the $$...Not as pretty or smooth and the trigger took a little polishing (odd design...) But pretty good $400 rifle....

 

[Blakelok]

+1 for any of the bergaras. Either the highlander or approach. I have 3 and all shoot under .5” with factory ammo. I have heard complaints about no blood trails with shooting the 6.5 in the 143 grain ELD-X bullet. Anything I have ever shot with it has either fell in its tracks or within 20 yards. I took the approach on a Texas slay ride last December. 3 whitetails, pigs and javelina. From 60 yards to 476 yards. All one shot kills and all fell within 20 yards. Bergara is with a look.

I have a Bergara in 6.5 Creedmoor. It is a nice gun.

 

[Blakelok]

I have a M18 and a CA Mesa in 6.5 PRC. For the coin the Mauser is pretty darn good just plain vanilla...
I have only run about 5 groups thru it but so far it’s about as accurate as the CA for 1/3 the $$...Not as pretty or smooth and the trigger took a little polishing (odd design...) But pretty good $400 rifle....

Glad to hear that! This will be just a plain vanilla hunting rifle, sighted in and used a few times a year. Not my main shooter. Decided to get a new scope after all. I’m going to top it off with a Nightforce SHV I picked up on a Christmas sale.

 

[rhusby28]

I bought a Sauer 100 XT this last spring. Have a Vortex Viper PST Gen2 3-15X44 mounted on it. It shoots factory Hornady 147 ELD-M’s slightly larger than 0.5 MOA at a 100 yards and was shooting a 12” plate out to 700 yards.(I would have shot it further, but 700 yards was max on the property) It’s manufactured in Germany and imported by Blaser USA in San Antonio, TX and comes with a 5 shot 1 MOA guarantee. It has a standard long action for all cartridges similar to a Tikka T3. I’ve already boughten long action magnum magazines and plan to load Berger 156’s long. I paid $720 at my local shop. I feel it is an excellent value.

 

[rhusby28]

It's a personal hang-up with me, but I simply cannot warm to the idea of pressed barrels.

The Sauer 101 has a pressed in barrel. The imported Sauer 100’s barrel is threaded into the receiver. I checked in with Blaser USA before I bought one. It would have been a deal breaker for me as well. Buy one. They are fantastic!

 

[Blakelok]

I bought a Sauer 100 XT this last spring. Have a Vortex Viper PST Gen2 3-15X44 mounted on it. It shoots factory Hornady 147 ELD-M’s slightly larger than 0.5 MOA at a 100 yards and was shooting a 12” plate out to 700 yards.(I would have shot it further, but 700 yards was max on the property) It’s manufactured in Germany and imported by Blaser USA in San Antonio, TX and comes with a 5 shot 1 MOA guarantee. It has a standard long action for all cartridges similar to a Tikka T3. I’ve already boughten long action magnum magazines and plan to load Berger 156’s long. I paid $720 at my local shop. I feel it is an excellent value.

I had no idea Blaser USA was headquartered here in my home town. Might have to drop by.

 

[rhusby28]

I had no idea Blaser USA was headquartered here in my home town. Might have to drop by.

Blaser USA imports both the Mauser M18 and the Sauer 100. I looked at them both before I purchased my Sauer. They share the same action with slightly different styling. Both have cold forged barrels. Almost like they are made in the same factory with different options. I liked the Sauer for the very little extra money. Kind of like comparing a Buick to a Chevy with the Mauser being a Chevy. Let me know how your visit goes. The customer service was excellent at Blaser USA. They answered all the questions I had, and I had plenty.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I propose a compromise.

If you are willing to reload. You can get a gun that has a longer than normal throat in 6.5 creedmoor and achieve 6.5PRC factory performance.

My 6.5 Tikka Superlite allows me to handload to 2.94" (vs SAAMI 2.825" I believe). This additional capacity allows for a few more grains of powder. With me using Superformance and a buddy using RL26 we are both able to get 2900-2950fps of performance out of the 143 ELDX and maintain .5MOA accuracy. Based on the forums, it appears nearly all the Tikkas in 6.5 have similar specs for where the lands are.

For reference 6.5PRC factory 143 ELDX shows 2960fps. I love the idea of the PRC, but I wouldn't personally upgrade for less than 100fps (I am sure I could get that handloading...but only marginal gain).

The Tikka lites/superlites are absolutely awesome BTW and for $500-$750 can't be beat in value.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Just saw you already bought! For anyone else in the same situation then. Happy hunting, I am sure the PRC will be awesome.