6.5 prc Ammo Suggestions

[Estes640]

Just got back from the range and disappointed once again in Hornady 6.5 prc 147 loads. Last two rounds in the box both blew the primer. I didn’t see it after the first one otherwise I would have stopped. Hopefully nothing hurt the action.

Anyways, looking for some suggestions for other factory 6.5 prc you have had good luck with. Also, I remember reading somewhere hornady had put out some questionable 6.5 prc ammo recently. Is this still the sentiment?

 

[blackblue]

Try the berger 156.

 

[clark33]

Yea the Berger 156's or 140's have shot well for me.

 

[ironhiide]

Just got back from the range and disappointed once again in Hornady 6.5 prc 147 loads. Last two rounds in the box both blew the primer. I didn’t see it after the first one otherwise I would have stopped. Hopefully nothing hurt the action.

Anyways, looking for some suggestions for other factory 6.5 prc you have had good luck with. Also, I remember reading somewhere hornady had put out some questionable 6.5 prc ammo recently. Is this still the sentiment?

Contact Hornady with the batch number on the ammo and see if it was a bad batch.

The action will be fine, but you need to inspect the firing pin for damage. While you're there check the chamber, make sure there isnt a carbon ring or something in the chamber causing an over-pressurization.