Thread: Some thoughts on 6.5 PRC

I agree with @mikee - the primary purpose of the 6.5 PRC was to allow the Hornady marketing machine to prop up the bank balance. And build on their Creedmore 6.5 theme. The 6.5 PRC offers little or nothing over existing cartridge designs like 6.5x284 & 6.5 SAUM. One could argue the older 2 have the edge in performance potential. This is not to say the 6.5 PRC is not a good cartridge in its own right & the availability of factory ammo is clearly a bonus for shooters that don’t roll their own.