6.5 PRC?

[basstracker89]

Yep like 300 blackout the whisper been around years prior.then everyone went ape**** over the 6.5 creedmore the 260 been around years.they built the 280 to compete with 7 mag.basically a sales gimmick.

Yep, that's what I'm talking about......

 

[basstracker89]

I shot a friends 7 PRC and the recoil is brutal. It's basically a 7 mm magnum on steroids. I can't imagine the 300 PRC because it's hit harder than the 300 Win Mag. Unless you plan on hunting moose or grizzly bear I would think the 300 PRC would be way too much gun. Considering the fact you can kill a deer with a 223 a 300 win Mag is too much gun I think. I just don't understand all that firepower to bring down a deer.

Initially I was going to build a 7 PRC. But a few of the members here talk me out of it because of the recoil and how it wouldn't be enjoyable to shoot. My hat's off to them cuz they were correct. It would not be a gun I'd want to shoot at the range very often and would have been a wasted build. The 6.5 PRC is a perfect combination of power accuracy and mild recoil. It hits just a little harder than a 6.5 Creedmoor and nowhere near 30-06. And the 30-06 recoil is milder than the 7 PRC or the 300 PRC. So that pretty much rules out any range work.

One of my lifelong friends Tony took a deer at 680 yards with 6.5 PRC. He has one of the Bergara highline rifles with the Trijicon scope. He bought one of those Kenton industries BDC turret tapes. He just lazed the distance and dialed it in on the turret and the deer dropped like a sack of wet clams. That should give you an idea of the power and accuracy of that round.

There is somethin to be said about being comfortable with what you shoot.

 

[basstracker89]

The gun I shot was a light weight hunting rig. That SOB like to ripped my shoulder off! Pleasant hell! LOL it might have been a lot better if it had a muzzle break on it but this one didn't.

Well the thing about hand loading, you can tailor it to your needs

 

[basstracker89]

My 6.5 PRC.. Howa barreled action in a Boyd's AT ONE stock and a Athlon. 6-24×56 illuminated scope. The scope list for around 700 but a member hooked me up with a insane low price. The whole combo is a joy to shoot. I have only stretched it out to 350 yards but it hits what I aim at so I am completely satisfied with it. So satisfied I am looking at getting a second rifle in 6.5 PRC. Definitely my favorite cartridge to date.
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Certainly worth somethin to you

 

[basstracker89]

OP, I think you have 6.5 well covered. You could probably even sell one. I looked up the 7 PRC. I was very impressed.
I'll tell you like this. Of course my age is talking too. When the S&W 500 & 460 came out, I really had to kick that around. Still do a little. I've been shooting a 44mag a very long time. I hit what I'm aiming at too. I decided that due to how well I shoot it and the extra cost of the other, I'd just stick with the 44mag. If I needed the extra energy of the others, I'd shoot my target a second or third time. Also ammo is much easier to find than the others. Somethin to consider these days

 

[Russ-T]

I posted the same question on Long Range Hunting forum. Got a very different response and conversation.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

I posted the same question on Long Range Hunting forum. Got a very different response and conversation.View attachment 9061482

No doubt that it is a good cartridge, but does it fit your needs and use? Take a highly efficient caliber projectile, push higher grain weight and even higher BC projectiles faster, and it's a recipe for success.

Good thing is, the past 10 years have brought a bunch of R&D and knowledge into cartridge design from the top down. There are also a lot options due to the resurgence in cartridge design. ODT talks about everything in a scenario consisting only of shots on deer at under 100 yards. There is way more out there than short range deer hunting. These new cartridges address those wants/needs.

 

[300_whisper]

I posted the same question on Long Range Hunting forum. Got a very different response and conversation.View attachment 9061482

Long range hunting is a very niche hunting forum. Think bench rest crazy attention to detail but for long range hunting. I think the 6.5PRC is a great cartridge but for Georgia hunting the 6.5CM will get it done with better barrel life.

 

[Burdy]

I shot a friends 7 PRC and the recoil is brutal. It's basically a 7 mm magnum on steroids. I can't imagine the 300 PRC because it's hit harder than the 300 Win Mag. Unless you plan on hunting moose or grizzly bear I would think the 300 PRC would be way too much gun. Considering the fact you can kill a deer with a 223 a 300 win Mag is too much gun I think. I just don't understand all that firepower to bring down a deer.

Initially I was going to build a 7 PRC. But a few of the members here talk me out of it because of the recoil and how it wouldn't be enjoyable to shoot. My hat's off to them cuz they were correct. It would not be a gun I'd want to shoot at the range very often and would have been a wasted build. The 6.5 PRC is a perfect combination of power accuracy and mild recoil. It hits just a little harder than a 6.5 Creedmoor and nowhere near 30-06. And the 30-06 recoil is milder than the 7 PRC or the 300 PRC. So that pretty much rules out any range work.

Lol, what? 7 PRC is a sweetheart. I built one that weighs just a touch over 8lbs 10 ounces and it has virtually no recoil. It's a dream to shoot. If 7 PRC was short action I wouldn't even own 6.5CM.

As for the OPs question,

I have 6.5 CM, 25-06, 280ai, 270 WSM.

Not sure a 6.5 PRC warrants an addition to what I already have.

I think you are looking at this the wrong way. Where 6.5 PRC fits in your case is you just throw out all those other calibers and just run the 6.5PRC. it's your perfect consolidation caliber.

 

[greg vess]

Lol, what? 7 PRC is a sweetheart. I built one that weighs just a touch over 8lbs 10 ounces and it has virtually no recoil. It's a dream to shoot. If 7 PRC was short action I wouldn't even own 6.5CM.
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As for the OPs question,

I think you are looking at this the wrong way. Where 6.5 PRC fits in your case is you just throw out all those other calibers and just run the 6.5PRC. it's your perfect consolidation caliber.

I guess it has a lot to do with the set up. The one I shot was a light weight hunting set up. I would guess around 5.5 lbs. I am not opposed to a 7 PRC if set up right. My 6.5 PRC shoots really well but it's a tad on the heavy side. I am actually thinking of changing out the #6 contour barrel out for a Carbon Six barrel of equal diameter to fit my stock right and cut weight. I might not even be opposed converting to a 7 PRC since my 6.5 PRC is a long action. Nothing wrong with a little more ass behind the projectile. 😁 I do like the 6.5 PRC though. It will get the job done and do it with little recoil.