What to know about a 20" 6.5 PRC

[D R T]

Scythe on order for me. No barrel length restrictions and only 6.2 oz!

 

[Woitey]

I noticed that the Proof Research Tundra rifle in 6.5 PRC, and GA Precision's 6.5 PRC rifles have a 1/7.5 twist. What is this giving me that I'm not getting in a 1/8 twist 6.5 PRC?

 

[DisplacedHusky]

Thanks for all the input. I decided to go for it.

You ever get this gun put together? What barrel did you go with and what kind of velocities are you seeing?

 

[PS_727]

How do you like the otter creek? Down to that or the scythe for my first can.

I love it, it is pleasant to shoot, quiet enough to not need any other hearing protection. Currently considering a Diligent Defense Enticer S TI for another shorter can.

 

[PS_727]

You ever get this gun put together? What barrel did you go with and what kind of velocities are you seeing?

I went with a Christensen Ridgeline in an MDT HNT26. I am getting about 2818 with 143 grain hunting bullets and 1.6 grains below book max of H1000 in Peterson Cartridge Brass.

 

[Cameron.25]

Scythe on order for me. No barrel length restrictions and only 6.2 oz!

That's with no mount. It's about 8.5oz with the DT mount and anchor brake

 

[wind gypsy]

I noticed that the Proof Research Tundra rifle in 6.5 PRC, and GA Precision's 6.5 PRC rifles have a 1/7.5 twist. What is this giving me that I'm not getting in a 1/8 twist 6.5 PRC?

Theoretically, about 0.006 better g7 BC @ sea level with a 156 berger @ 2800 FPS.

 

[Woitey]

I sold my Cooper Open Country long range, and wanted to get someting a little lighter. Couldn't find anything in my LOP. Ended up with another Cooper Open Country, this one with the small mag...it likes the same loads as the rifle it replaced. So I'm back with the 1/8 twist.

 

[omicron1792]

Getting 2915 with factory 130gr terminal ascent from 20.5” barrel and can.

 

[Kimber7man]

2,950 in a 20" 6.5 PRC with 58.3 N560 and a 140 elite hunter. Worked great on mule deer and antelope from 230 to 418 yards.