Thread: 6.5 PRC

Would love to see a 6.5 Blaser!

I’m not normally a follower of cartridge fashion (I have 7RM and .300WM rifles), and the new, super kids on the block like 6.5 Creedmoor leave me cold.

But......... 6.5 PRC has my attention. I don’t have a 6.5 and fancy one in a light, shortish, Hunter configuration for tops hunting. A 20 inch barrel seems about right for me to give good velocity whilst remaining light and handy. 6.5 PRC fits the bill perfectly for that job.

I remember some years ago forum member Bob had a 6.5-.300 RCM made and I was interested then. I think it’s the next thing to sit in my cabinet.

Originally Posted by Gkp

Would love to see a 6.5 Blaser!

Have the reamer, built one, its fast, like a 26 Nosler, so is barrel wear

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Have the reamer, built one, its fast, like a 26 Nosler, so is barrel wear

I don't imagine it would like short barrels. Have you got a link to those results?

Originally Posted by Gkp

I don't imagine it would like short barrels. Have you got a link to those results?

IIRC I didn't post anything up, recycled a 25" 6.5 Creedmoor barrel in August 2017 put it in Tikka action & got 3250 fps with 143 ELDX, 3300 was too much