I am been looking to build a new rifle winter to replace my 7mm-08 and noticed the 6.5 prc doesn’t beat it by much in Nosler?

[Elite]

Curious on everyone’s take on this? Seems like the 140grn nosler loads are extremely similar

6.5 PRC 140gr AccuBond Trophy Grade Ammunition

6.5 PRC 140gr AccuBond® Trophy Grade Ammunition

www.nosler.com

7mm-08 Rem 140gr AccuBond Trophy Grade Ammunition

7mm-08 Rem 140gr AccuBond® Trophy Grade Ammunition

www.nosler.com

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[steelheadmike]

I’m no ballistician, but the 6.5 has a little bit better BC and is little faster. For me, it’s not enough of an upgrade to switch from my 7-08 (which shoots the 140 AB quite well). That being said, if I was starting from scratch, I’d go PRC.


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[Pharmseller]

My brother’s Tikka gets 2932 fps with the 156 EOL. The ballistics surpass the 7mm Rem Mag load using 162 ELDX.



Seems to shoot pretty straight, dunno how the bullet will perform.




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[Elite]

My brother’s Tikka gets 2932 fps with the 156 EOL. The ballistics surpass the 7mm Rem Mag load using 162 ELDX.

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Seems to shoot pretty straight, dunno how the bullet will perform.




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How is the recoil on it? My rifle will be sub 6lbs


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[eoperator]

If I was building a 5ish lb rifle it would be a 6cm or .25cm. I believe Hornady is officially releasing .25cm in 2024 so it will have factory supported ammo options.

 

[Pharmseller]

How is the recoil on it? My rifle will be sub 6lbs


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It’s suppressed. Like nothing.

If the EOL is a decent bullet I could see my brother hanging up both his 7mm-08 and 7mm Rem Mag.




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[Pharmseller]

I worked up to pressure then backed off and loaded a seating depth test. The above pic was the longest OAL.



Start low and work up.

3.130” is a looooong cartridge.




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[TradLife406]

I have a 6.5 PRC, it's freaking awesome for deer. But I have a short action M70 action and I was looking at a 7 SAW. I think I'd go that route before 7-08. Especially since you can use small rifle primers. West TX also has ready to load brass. Basically seems like a better take on the 7-08.

 

[Elite]

I am wondering how the tikka in a 6.5prc is for reloading? Is there much room in the magazine to seat the bullets further out?


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[Pharmseller]

Post #7 is a Tikka.



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[Elite]

Post #7 is a Tikka.



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And that length fits fine in a stock tikka?


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[Pharmseller]

And that length fits fine in a stock tikka?


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Yes. My brother has not modified the action or magazines in any way.




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[Laramie]

I own both. Inside of 300 yards you won't notice a difference. Beyond that, I shoot the PRC much better. I haven't noticed much difference on game- they both kill very effectively.

 

[BrBa]

And that length fits fine in a stock tikka?


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Tikka mags should be good for a coal of 3.33" assuming it's the same mid-length action as the .30-06 & 7 Rem Mag. I've loaded some rounds for my 6.5x55 longer than 3.15" and had plenty of room to spare.