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6.5 PRC action length?

Depends. If you are running factory ammo then you’ll be fine with a SA. If you reload and want to run 150grn plus or maximize case fill then a Defiance MA or any LA would be best.
 
I’ve have/had a 6.5prc in all 3 sizes SA,XM,LA.

I will say setting it up in the long action was aggravating trying to get it to feed properly. Once you have it dialed in it worked like a dream. Berger 156EOL set long was/is my bullet of choice

On the short action it work smoothly with factory loads, but I ran out of room for my reloads.

My defiance XM (nitrated) has been a dream. When I ordered it I bought 2 bolts 308, and magnum bolt face. I run it as a switch barrel with the 6.5 PRC and a 6.5 Remington with plans of spinning up a 7 something. All of those cartridges like the bullets set long (for me anyways). I went with Hawkins bottom metal and MDT mags.

This is just my experience, and I hope this helps you out.
 
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