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Thread: Tin Arse Load Development 6.5 PRC

  1. 25-03-2023, 03:50 PM #1
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    Tin Arse Load Development 6.5 PRC

    My wife just purchased a new Tikka 6.5 PRC 24" to replace her Browning 6.5 PRC 26" she just sold.

    I loaded up a ladder taking a guesstimate based on what worked in the browning hoping it would be close to the mark, 2217 in lapua brass with 143gr ELDX at hornady suggested COAL. Ladder from 58gr to 60.5.

    Warmed up the barrel with the first 3 at 58gr which gave a 3/4 MOA group, 2890fps. Cleaned it, then ran the 58.5 load through. Looked great so made a change to the scope & ran the other 3 at 58.5 through and bingo. 2x sub half minute groups, 2940fps 9 rounds into load development & called it a day. A pleasant surprise considering how long i have battled with some other rifles to get them to shoot well. Be interesting to see if / how much it speeds up as we run some more rounds down it but pretty happy with the speed considering its not far behind what the browning was with 2 inches less barrel & a lower powder charge.

    Ready to poke some holes through some deer

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  3. 25-03-2023, 03:54 PM #2
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    What didn't she like about the browning? Whereas I don't go on tikkas.
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  4. 25-03-2023, 04:08 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by SmokeyJason View Post
    What didn't she like about the browning? Whereas I don't go on tikkas.
    She wasnt a huge fan of the camo stock / cerakote finish. Personally i didnt mind it but she decided she wanted the plain black/stainless look & we got a good deal on a new tikka.
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  5. 25-03-2023, 04:46 PM #4
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    Nice one! Take the wins when you can
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    Nice. Wouldn't be surprised if it tightened up if you increased the charge or mucked around with seating depth. Wait until you send hammers though it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gkp View Post
    Nice. Wouldn't be surprised if it tightened up if you increased the charge or mucked around with seating depth. Wait until you send hammers though it!
    Will wait till its got some more down the tube before fiddling with it any further. This is plenty good enough to get her going & get some deer on the ground.
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    Couldnt help myself, Loaded some more & did a seating depth ladder. Just shy of 3000fps & great SD. Awesome
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    Nice shooting. Good talking to you today. Let me know how that new suppressor goes please..!
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    That is top notch shooting.
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    Deadly! well done
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