I was going to chamber a Rem 700 into 6.5 SAUM but my gunsmith suggested checking out the forthcoming 6.5 PRC. Does anyone have any experience with it? I cant find much info about it other than 100 fps slower than the SAUM and main stream potential.
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My only concern about this cartridge would be long term support from Hornady. They have recently started making WSM brass for the first time because of their support of the RCM cartridge. This is obviously them trying to repuraise 300RCM brass that didn't sell.
I have a AIAW and for this rifle only a 300WM and 338LM bolt fits, so I see this as the “only” way to get a 6.5 bullet flying though it. I like the idea about the 6.5PRC being faster for a bit heavier bullets, so I think I will get this caliber.
This is the only place i have seen it available. They also have dies too.
Does anyone know where to get brass for this?
Has anyone fired the PRC or seen test about this cartridge?
My only concern about this cartridge would be long term support from Hornady. They have recently started making WSM brass for the first time because of their support of the RCM cartridge. This is obviously them trying to repuraise 300RCM brass that didn't sell.
It looks interesting- so you could build one off a WSM bolt/action? It seems like a lighter bullet might make more sense. Also, I hope I'm wrong, I don't know, but based on experience with Hornady's 6.5 SAUM brass I'd make sure you can form brass from a decent pre-existing cartridge rather than rely on their headstamped PRC brass. YMMV
I am soo excited about this case, I run a 7 rcm now (162 at 2980 reloader 23) the next barrel was going to be a 6.5 rcm, now I'll just go 6.5 prc and hope I can neck down my brass
From GAPs FB page, sounds promising.
George Gardner
Admin · March 7
Been testing the new 6.5 Hornady PRC all morning, The brass is Excellent, Passed the test of 10 Loadings with a stiff charge on the 135 JLK and 147 ELD with ease. Pockets are still tight and the neck only stretched about .015". For the 135 a charge of 60.3 grains of RL26 yields 3200 fps. No pressure The 147 does 3000 with 58.2 grains H1000, light pressure . These are out of a 24" Bartlein 1-8 twist 5R. Loaded to 2.945
I don't have a 6.5 PRC yet, still thinking about it. I looked at the specs of Accurate WSM mags, and it seems like they should work. I don't know about AICs. Another possibility is to build a 6.5 PRC from a Tikka WSM and drop it in a CTR stock. I know from experience that the CTR (TRG) mags can be easily tweaked to handle 6.5 SAUM cartridges and they are long enough to accomodate the PRC cartridge.
I'm not sure what problem this cartridge is solving. If I am buying a short magnum, I expect short magnum performance. This round appears to be pushing 140 grain bullets right under 3,000fps (according to Hornady) - just a little faster than the 6.5 Creedmoore.
My 24" 6.5 SAUM is comfortably pushing 140 grain bullets at 3,150fps. This feels like something in between a 6.5 Creedmoore and a 6.5 SAUM with the disadvantages of a magnum bolt face and reduced magazine capacity.
No comprende on why this makes sense. Why not just standardize on the 6.5 SAUM 4S (maybe renaming it) vs. creating a new round. Hornady already makes the 6.5 SAUM brass for GAP. Does anyone else have more insight?
--Roothsot
Bingo.Getting rid of the rebated rim might solve some of the feeding issues with "short mags."
Isn't Seekins chambering their bolt rifle in 6.5 PRC?
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I think the point is to have a factory loaded short mag in 6.5.Hmm not sure point of this case
do the saum/wsm cases feed that poorly? lot folk use them
Has anyone tried the ARC mags yet? They have an internal length of 2.97 and the factory stuff is loaded to 2.96. Seeing others hand loads anywhere from 2.94-2.97
I have modified feed lips for ARC mags and use on 6.5 SAUM. Works well.
6 saum rounds fit in modified ARC mags. The only issue I've had is the bolt face slipping over the rim on the last round. Opening the lips more fixes it.. I'm keeping my eyes open on the prc. Running a 6.4 4s right now, but there are aspects of the prc that make sense, even for a small velocity loss. I suspect the non rebated rim and body taper will work better for feeding. Always nice to have industry support.
What about you, how many rounds are you fitting in a mag
Factory obviously wants AI mag and BDL compatibility where as handloaders just go to accuratemag.
I'm not sure what problem this cartridge is solving. If I am buying a short magnum, I expect short magnum performance. This round appears to be pushing 140 grain bullets right under 3,000fps (according to Hornady) - just a little faster than the 6.5 Creedmoore.
My 24" 6.5 SAUM is comfortably pushing 140 grain bullets at 3,150fps. This feels like something in between a 6.5 Creedmoore and a 6.5 SAUM with the disadvantages of a magnum bolt face and reduced magazine capacity.
No comprende on why this makes sense. Why not just standardize on the 6.5 SAUM 4S (maybe renaming it) vs. creating a new round. Hornady already makes the 6.5 SAUM brass for GAP. Does anyone else have more insight?
--Roothsot
Hi,
I have set my mind to transforming my 300WM to a 6.5 PRC so it will happen, but I am a bit concerned regarding feeding in my AIAW. I have tried using a 300WM and 338LM AI, Accuracy International, mag to feed a 6,5 Creedmoor (the only similar brass I have... still awaiting shipment of the 6.5 PRC brass) and the feeding is not great in the 300WM AI mag.
Please see attached.
What Mags would you recommend with these specifications?