Thread: 6.5 PRC

So who's running one of these I'm not interested in a long barrel version but around 20" to 22" I'm wanting to to know actual speeds etc to see if there is any advantage over the .260 or Creedmoor.

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Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP

So who's running one of these I'm not interested in a long barrel version but around 20" to 22" I'm wanting to to know actual speeds etc to see if there is any advantage over the .260 or Creedmoor.

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Not much increase in performance over a 6.5-284 to be fair but you can buy extremely accurate high BC factory ammo for it if you don't reload, this will be the next 6.5 Creedmoor.

I have built a few now, more in the process, here are some of them

24" Bartlein #RM https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-48437/

24" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co..../6-5prc-54601/

28" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-58520/

18" #2B Bartlein https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-55795/

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Not much increase in performance over a 6.5-284 to be fair but you can buy extremely accurate high BC factory ammo for it if you don't reload, this will be the next 6.5 Creedmoor.

I have built a few now, more in the process, here are some of them

24" Bartlein #RM https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-48437/

24" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co..../6-5prc-54601/

28" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-58520/

18" #2B Bartlein https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-55795/

I know that the PRC factory loads are de-tuned so as not to go over the shooting competition speed limit, but why is it that with hunting reloads the PRC is slower than the GAP SAUM when they are more or less the same thing ????

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I know that the PRC factory loads are de-tuned so as not to go over the shooting competition speed limit, but why is it that with hunting reloads the PRC is slower than the GAP SAUM when they are more or less the same thing ????

The Saum is slightly bigger & the 6.5 PRC is little behind it velocity wise

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Not much increase in performance over a 6.5-284 to be fair but you can buy extremely accurate high BC factory ammo for it if you don't reload, this will be the next 6.5 Creedmoor.

I have built a few now, more in the process, here are some of them

24" Bartlein #RM https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-48437/

24" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co..../6-5prc-54601/

28" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-58520/

18" #2B Bartlein https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-55795/

Quick question.

6.5Saum - do you keep the Tikka action in it's "short action" configuration"
6.5PRC - Same question as above

Thanks

Originally Posted by dirkvanvuuren

Quick question.

6.5Saum - do you keep the Tikka action in it's "short action" configuration"
6.5PRC - Same question as above

Thanks

It won't fit in the SA configuration or magazines

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

It won't fit in the SA configuration or magazines

Thanks
What I thought.

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Not much increase in performance over a 6.5-284 to be fair but you can buy extremely accurate high BC factory ammo for it if you don't reload, this will be the next 6.5 Creedmoor.

I have built a few now, more in the process, here are some of them

24" Bartlein #RM https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-48437/

24" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co..../6-5prc-54601/

28" Proof Research https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-58520/

18" #2B Bartlein https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....6-5-prc-55795/

Hi Kiwi Greg

Have you shot many animals with the 156eh, have the 147 in my saum and been looking at them..but concerned wont be great killers

Originally Posted by andrem

Hi Kiwi Greg

Have you shot many animals with the 156eh, have the 147 in my saum and been looking at them..but concerned wont be great killers

@andrem id also like to use them what concerns you they might not be great killers?

Cheers

Originally Posted by Kelton

@andrem id also like to use them what concerns you they might not be great killers?

Cheers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYwocw5tM0&t=109s

Also reading Terminal Ballistic Studies research berger is not regarded as the best choice. Apparently the 147eldm is good, but not good say under 200 and you should use the 143eldx
Be interested iin wat Kiwi Greg finds out. Cant get my hands on any of the 156 at the moment to test

Originally Posted by andrem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYwocw5tM0&t=109s
Cant get my hands on any of the 156 at the moment to test

I have plenty of 156s in stock

Originally Posted by andrem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYwocw5tM0&t=109s

Also reading Terminal Ballistic Studies research berger is not regarded as the best choice. Apparently the 147eldm is good, but not good say under 200 and you should use the 143eldx
Be interested iin wat Kiwi Greg finds out. Cant get my hands on any of the 156 at the moment to test

Cheers andrem,

Il be giving them ago @Kiwi Greg can I grab a box once shippings available

Originally Posted by andrem

Hi Kiwi Greg

Have you shot many animals with the 156eh, have the 147 in my saum and been looking at them..but concerned wont be great killers

No not yet, hopefully I will be comparing the 156 EH with the 153 A-Tip once I get a permit & this lock down stuff is sorted

Have a look on the US Forums great reviews for the 156 & 147s, just bare in mind our animals are much smaller & generally like a softer projectile

Originally Posted by andrem

Hi Kiwi Greg

Have you shot many animals with the 156eh, have the 147 in my saum and been looking at them..but concerned wont be great killers

Shot 20 odd with the 147 eld m in 260. Buzz gave me load. Longest shot 460 yard red stag. Dropped on spot. Closest maybe 5 yards. Same result.

Very impressive. Why doesn’t Sako get their A into G...