Reloading for a 6.5 PRC- what’s next

[skip189]

Is this a standard 65prc casing you're using or moved it up to a 7m casing?

Its 6.5 PRC brass that is ADG brand

 

[benconfused]

I'm honestly not sure, but I would assume it would be close to 3k. There is definitely a point of negligible return in regards to powder burnt vs velocity achieved.

It will also depend on the action, Tikkas are known to pressure out a bit quicker than some aftermarkets. Once my brass was formed I got sticky bolt with 58gr N565 in low temps in my rifle.

Mine is in fact a Tikka

 

[stratofisher]

Question (I don't reload yet) - What is the best path to get to 2900-2950 with a 20' barrel, 147 ELDM 6.5prc setup?

Can a 65prc case support enough power to get there without over pressure, or would you need to bump up to a 7rem or 7prc casing to support those specs?

It depends on whether your are constrained by Magazine Length. If you can run a 3.08 OAL some N570 at 6.0-61.gr will get you where you want to be loaded .25 off the lands. The N570 produces the highest velocity without pressure. I have a 24" Bartein Barrel 8 twist and getting 2975fps at 1 SD and 2 ES over 5 shots. It is crazy stable and a ragged hole at 60.1 with Berger 156's- just don't use above 80 degrees days. The other load of N565 that really produces for me is the 55.2gr- not as fast, but very consistent at 2800fps - great summer load as it is not pushing things. One thing to watch out for on the 6.5's is carbon rings. I hadn't cleaned as well as I should have and started noticing pressure sings. Borescoped and brought it back to bare metal. After that it was back to shooting well. 60-80 shots max before a good clean on this caliber or you may experience what I had issues with.