7mm mag to a 6.5prc?

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Originally Posted by outdoorlad

@Tim I reckon you would struggle to get 2900fps with the 147 out of a 20” barrel, I’m getting 2852fps with Re26 (56gn) and 2217 was slower (2760@57gn) but a bit more accurate, as others have said the 6.5PRC slows up a lot when it’s chopped, I wouldn’t do a 20” one again as it’s not that far ahead of my 260? Mine doesn’t like Superformance for some reason either?

If I was doing it again I’d go 20” 7PRC suppressed, then you have the option of some good 150-162gn pills to get the speed back if that’s your jam.

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It’s good to let your fingers doing the research. The main reason I don’t want a prc is hype. I’d prefer a xm or sa saum. The long actions don’t do it for me. Cheers

Look at gregs 7/6.5 prc, they are extremely efficient

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Originally Posted by matto1234

Look at gregs 7/6.5 prc, they are extremely efficient

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Yeah dies are annoying. But I have looked, Lapua brass. Not to bad performance

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Originally Posted by caberslash

Reloading speeds are equivalent to talking about appendage size. Everyone is up for a boast until an accurate measuring device comes out.

Hornady have said that some people claim 6.5 CM loads that they have not been able to replicate, unless using the 6.5 PRC.

Either someone has a broken chrono or... :ORLY:

Don't get why abusing your equipement to dangerous pressures is some sort of boast?

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I also don't get the obsession with chopping barrels. It reminds me of the performance car scene with people lowering their cars. Surely if you don't chop a barrel you use less powder to achieve the same speeds.
My 22" Creedmoor with over barrel suppressor is a pain in the supplejack, but I'm betting losing 4" would give me marginally less annoyance for decreased performance.
I'll put up with a bit more supplejack tangling and a few more grams to carry to retain performance.

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Originally Posted by Eat Meater

I also don't get the obsession with chopping barrels. It reminds me of the performance car scene with people lowering their cars. Surely if you don't chop a barrel you use less powder to achieve the same speeds.
My 22" Creedmoor with over barrel suppressor is a pain in the supplejack, but I'm betting losing 4" would give me marginally less annoyance for decreased performance.
I'll put up with a bit more supplejack tangling and a few more grams to carry to retain performance.

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Or use bullets that work across speed ranges.

PRS has shown that shooting good (higher BC) bullets between 2650-2900 fps is more than adequate, and they run 24-26"+ barrels with little to no taper in order to maximise rifle weight and optimise balance point.

It's quite easy to make a decision on rifle performance, based on the bullet(s) that you want to use. Determine minimum speed for expansion, your acceptable degree of wind-drift uncertainty, and the potential limits of your rifle and bullet combo are revealed. Brian Litz's TOPGUN theory of accuracy has also proven that rifle weight is a determining factor in 'accuracy' when shooting under field conditions. With the same bullet and cartridge, a 28lb rifle with out-shoot and 18lb one which will in turn out shoot an 8lb one.

Don't get the guys who need MAGNUM (whether in the cartridge name or not) for shooting deer within 300 meters or less. The humble 243 will out-perform many of them with dilligent bullet choice.

A 16" rifle is very useful though, just need to know the limits of the setup. I enjoy shooting deer and seeing them tip over in rapid fashion, not going to look for them in the dark. My 7RM with 180 ELDM will confidently tip over any wild animal where I am, issue is lugging it about and putting it into position vs. the handy 7mm08 or 243. Do you really need a 600m+ capable rifle for bush-hunting?