6.5 prc

[QuarterHorse]

The case is the same length as a 260 rem.

There were just older threads/posts on various boards complaining about the 2.9 COAL not fitting in AI style mags. I've done some digging but my eyes are almost hurting trying to find current threads/info on this and I wasn't sure if this was still an issue. For me, it would be an issue if I could not get these to feed out of a detachable mag box.

 

[BCX]

Alpha Industries Type 4 mags will work

 

[QuarterHorse]

Alpha Industries Type 4 mags will work

Thank you

 

[BCX]

Those are marked 300wsm. GAP sells them or get them from Alpha.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Good info here. Sounds like a medium action may be perfect for handloaders with the PRC and 140-150 class projectiles.

 

[RyanScott]

A Winchester Model 70 is a medium action.

 

[TX_Punisher]

FYI, Norma will be producing PRC brass within the next 12 months according to the Norma rep.

Good to know. Just ordered 50 Hornady cases to start out with. Got my name on the new Stiller medium action, too. Also got my bartlein in. Just need a stock now. Can’t wait 6 months.

 

[DEWD_STUFF]

so they do feed well out of AW mags?

 

[lte82]

so they do feed well out of AW mags?

No. You need wsm mags. Specifically, Alpha Industries. They make one that holds 10 rounds and it works great.

 

[JFComfort]

Left: 6.5mm SAUM Right: 6.5 PRC. When I was running 6.5 SAUM 3,050 fps with 21” barrel and suppressor was no sweat. My 24” barrel ran 3,150 fps easy.

I didn’t realize how long the PRC was for a short action round. We tested the Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition loaded with 143 ELD-X. We’ll be putting together our findings in a video soon. We have two up and running, a Tikka build and R700 build.

 

[TX_Punisher]

6.5 cm vs 6.5 PRC.

 

[BCX]

I should have mine end of this week. Thank god!!! Now do i wait for Norma brass or play w the junk Hornady stuff. LOL

 

[TX_Punisher]

I should have mine end of this week. Thank god!!! Now do i wait for Norma brass or play w the junk Hornady stuff. LOL

Go shoot it. Pick up a couple of boxes of the hornady stuff then work up a load with the fire formed brass. Maybe the Norma will be out sooner than than expected.

 

[BCX]

I have a box of Copper creek that my buddy who ended up changing his build from a PRC to a 7 SAUM. I PREFER TO LOAD MY OWN HOT LOADS

 

[mdesign]

Left: 6.5mm SAUM Right: 6.5 PRC. When I was running 6.5 SAUM 3,050 fps with 21” barrel and suppressor was no sweat. My 24” barrel ran 3,150 fps easy.

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I didn’t realize how long the PRC was for a short action round. We tested the Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition loaded with 143 ELD-X. We’ll be putting together our findings in a video soon. We have two up and running, a Tikka build and R700 build.

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JFC....will be watching for the video.

 

[Macca]

Maybe fantasy island stuff here,so bear with me.
If I were to use Tikka CTR mags (for use in an Tac A1 chassis),which reamer would be recommended for maximum efficiency with the limited COAL of 2.94?
Which then begs the question,which bullet weight best suit the limitations of a CTR mag?

 

[lte82]

I would use the .130 freebore. It gives you more seating depth options. With the . 188 you will almost certainly be jumping the 140 hybrid, 147, etc if you keep them mag length.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Still trying decide what length freebore to go with. Will Have a medium action and have a penchant for heavies.

 

[Dooby]

Left: 6.5mm SAUM Right: 6.5 PRC. When I was running 6.5 SAUM 3,050 fps with 21” barrel and suppressor was no sweat. My 24” barrel ran 3,150 fps easy.

View attachment 6903522

I didn’t realize how long the PRC was for a short action round. We tested the Hornady Precision Hunter ammunition loaded with 143 ELD-X. We’ll be putting together our findings in a video soon. We have two up and running, a Tikka build and R700 build.

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Any updates on the video?

Sweet builds

 

[jstamper1979]

Any real world reports of velocities with 20-22” barrels, without loading extremely hot?

 

[Buzzbee]

Accurate round??? Any group pics?

 

[JGR1953]

Maybe fantasy island stuff here,so bear with me.
If I were to use Tikka CTR mags (for use in an Tac A1 chassis),which reamer would be recommended for maximum efficiency with the limited COAL of 2.94?
Which then begs the question,which bullet weight best suit the limitations of a CTR mag?

I doubt very seriously your going to get a PRC to work in the CTR magazine. If that were the case a lot of people would be using them.....

 

[FF05]

I doubt very seriously your going to get a PRC to work in the CTR magazine. If that were the case a lot of people would be using them.....

Post #23,
6.5SAUM *does* fit and feed in CTR mags, why wouldn't work?

 

[Eric B.]

This summer I bought a 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro. At 6 lbs. 3 oz. it is mountain rifle weight and this geezer needs to carry less weight. (I live in Nevada - lots of mountains.)

The X-Bolt Pro is Browning's top-of-the-line hunting rifle and has "semi-custom' features like: stainless barreled action, fluted barrel, bolt and bolt handle, factory lapped barrel, carbon fiber stock and burnt bronze Cerakote on everything including the stock.
The trigger is just less than 3 lbs. (2.8) and is a crisp single stage unit but I may get a Timney for it as 2,8 is the lowest I can adjust it.

Yeah the skinny, fluted barrel heats up after 5 fast rounds and groups open from 1/2 MOA to 1.25 MOA. But hey, it's a hunting rifle and I should never need more than 2 shots.

Eric B.