6.5 PRC

[PTPATAW]

Can’t wait for my PRC.
- CarbonSix 24” 7tw Magnum contour
- Area419 Sidewinder
- ARC Nucleus
- Manners PRS stock/MPA Comp chassis
- 7-35x ATACR or Gen2 Rzr

We all need to get together and pressure Alpha Munitions to make 6.5 PRC Brass!!

 

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Just was thinking out loud, of the goal was a round that fit into a SA, used a common bolt face and crowded the 3150 speed limit, shouldn't it have been a 6PRC?

 

[JFComfort]

Our 6.5 PRC finishing reamer is in from JGS. I’m planning on smoking my 6.5 SAUM barrel and going with 6.5 PRC.

 

[PTPATAW]

Just was thinking out loud, of the goal was a round that fit into a SA, used a common bolt face and crowded the 3150 speed limit, shouldn't it have been a 6PRC?

A 130 RDF should be able to get 3200 on the high end and the BC is that of a 140 class bullet. I’ll take a 6.5 PRC over a barrel smoker.

 

[steve123]

Just was thinking out loud, of the goal was a round that fit into a SA, used a common bolt face and crowded the 3150 speed limit, shouldn't it have been a 6PRC?

Maybe with less pressure with a 6PRC, but most of the 6's with a 308 bolt face will do 3150. I'm getting 3172 fps in a 28" in 6x47L and it's not a hot load.

6.5 Saum is the next cartridge up in my arsenal, which sends 140's the same speed. I wish I had a faster twist on it so I could shoot the new heavy 6.5's though!!!

 

[Deadshot260]

Just out of curiosity, why go with the PRC if you are going to go with the longer action/mags?

So I can run them out past 2.90 oal.

 

[Deadshot260]

Here she is, after about 50 down the tube.

 

[lead ƒarmer]

Can’t wait for my PRC.
- CarbonSix 24” 7tw Magnum contour
- Area419 Sidewinder
- ARC Nucleus
- Manners PRS stock/MPA Comp chassis
- 7-35x ATACR or Gen2 Rzr

We all need to get together and pressure Alpha Munitions to make 6.5 PRC Brass!!

Sounds like a badass build! And yes, I agree we all need to be pressuring brass makers to support the PRC. I have already sent emails to Alpha and Peterson asking about it, as well as Forster and Whidden concerning dies. Unfortunately, they all replied "not at this time" but that could change with demand. Lets keep it up!

 

[PTPATAW]

Sounds like a badass build! And yes, I agree we all need to be pressuring brass makers to support the PRC. I have already sent emails to Alpha and Peterson asking about it, as well as Forster and Whidden concerning dies. Unfortunately, they all replied "not at this time" but that could change with demand. Lets keep it up!

I keep posting on Alpha’s social media to make 6.5 PRC. They’re not going to make that brass until there’s a following behind it. Something like creedmoor was a no brainer for them. We all need to get together and make PRC a no brainer. I think Alpha would be the most willing brass manufacturer to get behind it. They seem more in tuned to shooters and their demand.

 

[RyanScott]

Crowdfunding a full run might work.

 

[wcopp]

What twist are y’all running? I was thinking 1-7.5 26” barrel to run the factory 147eld ammo

 

[Pusher591]

What twist are y’all running? I was thinking 1-7.5 26” barrel to run the factory 147eld ammo

I went 1-7.5

 

[TX_Punisher]

I’m counting the days. I have 2 being built both w 1-7 twist.

Plan on shooting 150s?

 

[BCX]

Yes 147 and 150 plus maybe the heavy Bergers when they release them.

 

[PTPATAW]

I plan to run the 150s. Already have 1k on standby. I am kind of interested in seeing how fast I can send a 130. I’m a little worried a 24” 7twist is too fast but when I run the numbers it seems to be stable.

 

[kthomas]

Barrels are cheap. A 147 @ 3150 or !50 @ 3100 sounds fun Lol (28 inch barrel )

Barrels may be cheap, but if you hot rod it, you'll be chewing up shitty Hornady brass.

 

[BCX]

If I get 2 or 3 loads out of it I’m happy. I retire my Lapua after 10 in 308... I know it will go twice the mileage but I don’t mind buying brass. Or barrels ???

 

[TX_Punisher]

I went with a 1:8 5r from bartlein. Should be here Friday. Probably finish it at 24".

 

[JFComfort]

My barrel is in-bound, going 20” with a Proof CF. I’m just going to set aside my 21” 6.5 SAUM Bartlein 5R.

 

[BCX]

Are you finding lots of velocity loss w the shorties?

 

[JFComfort]

Are you finding lots of velocity loss w the shorties?

When I was running a 24” barrel + suppressor I could go 3,150 fps pretty easy.

 

[Pageot]

I am new to this forum, but I have owned a 6.5 Extreme (based on the 300 RCM) for several years now. It was developed by Laverne Lundgard. It is almost the exact cartridge as the 6.5 PRC. The PRC holds one more grain of water (71.8) than the Extreme. My gun was built by Jim Borden using the Timberline action. Laverne and I have found that Retumbo is the best powder for our cartridges. You can see 19 loads we have developed on Ammoguide.com. All loads shoot .2's or better as I recall.

 

[Pageot]

Thought I would post these loads for my 6.5 Extreme, which is almost exactly the same as the 6.5 PRC. These are examples and should be used only as references. Borden Timberline action. Hart #5 barrel 8 twist. All loads except the Barnes 130 are seated lightly into the lands. Hope this info helps.


120 Nosler Hodgdon Retumbo
61.3F
3,120
2,595
26.0

pageot 129 Nosler ADI AR-2217
61.5F
2,953
2,499
22.0

pageot 130 Barnes Hodgdon Retumbo
61.7C
3,142
2,851
26.0

pageot 130 SSK Industr… Hodgdon Retumbo
61.5
3,200
2,957
26.0

pageot 140 Hornady ADI AR-2225
61.0M
2,850
2,526
22.0

adamdahunta 140 Nosler Hodgdon Retumbo
58.5
2,970
2,743
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Hodgdon Retumbo
59.5
2,980
2,761
26.0

lclund1946 140 Nosler Hodgdon Retumbo
59.0
2,980
2,761
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Hodgdon Retumbo
60.0
3,010
2,817
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Alliant/Herc Reloder-25
60.0
3,034
2,862
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Alliant/Herc Reloder-25
60.5
3,052
2,897
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Alliant/Herc Reloder-22
57.0
3,068
2,927
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Hodgdon Retumbo
60.5
3,070
2,931
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Hodgdon Retumbo
61.0
3,082
2,954
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Alliant/Herc Reloder-22
57.5
3,091
2,971
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Hodgdon Retumbo
61.4
3,100
2,988
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Alliant/Herc Reloder-25
61.0
3,122
3,031
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Alliant/Herc Reloder-22
58.0
3,122
3,031
26.0

lclund1946 140 Berger Alliant/Herc Reloder-25
61.5M
3,160
3,105
26.0

 

[TX_Punisher]

Might have to try retumbo in the future when mine is done.

 

[Pusher591]

Well she’s done and scope mounted. I got some factory 143 and 147 coming in next week so hope to get to accuracy check it. Just wish I had a chrono to see what speeds look like.

 

[SHWILL]

Well she’s done and scope mounted. I got some factory 143 and 147 coming in next week so hope to get to accuracy check it. Just wish I had a chrono to see what speeds look like.
View attachment 6899067

Lets know how you like that scope too. I am considering one.

 

[Bender]

6.5 saum part 2?

 

[BCX]

Nice rifle..

 

[Nittynate]

Might have to try retumbo in the future when mine is done.

What are the specs? That looks really good.

 

[Nittynate]

Well she’s done and scope mounted. I got some factory 143 and 147 coming in next week so hope to get to accuracy check it. Just wish I had a chrono to see what speeds look like.
View attachment 6899067

Sorry specs on this rifle

 

[BCX]

Might have to try retumbo in the future when mine is done.

Guys are having good luck w RL-26

 

[TX_Punisher]

Guys are having good luck w RL-26

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it and h1000 and maybe retumbo.

 

[Pusher591]

Sorry specs on this rifle

Short Actions Customs Built
- Defiance/SAC Alpha II
-Muller Works 1-7.5 Twist cut rifled barrel
-m5 Enhanced DBM
-Timney CE
-Manners TF1A

 

[jamesZ71]

Here is my 6.5 PRC build

My new bolt is on it's way to my Smith now, should be to much longer

Remington 700 long action(picked up new rifle cheap)
AI stock
Krieger 28 in barrel MTU
PT&G one piece spiral fluted bolt
US optics ER 25
Atlas bipod
Still looking for a scope mount and base

 

[lte82]

Defiance / 28" bartlein w/ .130 freebore, 147's @ .030 off.

54gr RL26 @ 2900 FPS
55.5 RL26 @ 2990 FPS
57gr RL26 @ 3060 FPS.

Only 8 rounds through the gun so far so I'm sure things will speed up, but no ejector marks, flat primers, heavy bolt lift or any issues at 57gr. Shouldn't be too bad off of a barricade, and should be a monster shooting prone. Definitely need to wear double ear pro with the 419 brake, it's LOUD.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Thanks is for the info.

 

[JFComfort]

Late to the party. Going into Cerakote now.

 

[ThePretzel]

I'm helping my boss put together a PRC hunting rig that should be pretty sweet.

Defiance Deviant Ultralight
Proof 26" Sendero contour barrel
XLR Carbon Chassis
TriggerTech Special trigger

Should be a pretty sweet rig once it's all put together, and not too heavy to pack around. The rifle should weigh right about 8 pounds before the scope and rings are added, meaning the whole package should come together at or just under 11 pounds.

 

[Flatiron]

I'm up to 3003fps now with 58.6 H1000 out of a 24" Bartlein TL3. Very happy.

 

[TX_Punisher]

I'm up to 3003fps now with 58.6 H1000 out of a 24" Bartlein TL3. Very happy.

Nice. What projectile?

 

[BCX]

Late to the party. Going into Cerakote now.

View attachment 6900964

Just curious what is the weight w the proof? Is that a 1-8? I wish Proof would offer a 1-7 twist!!

 

[7mmFanBoy]

Defiance / 28" bartlein w/ .130 freebore, 147's @ .030 off.

54gr RL26 @ 2900 FPS
55.5 RL26 @ 2990 FPS
57gr RL26 @ 3060 FPS.

Only 8 rounds through the gun so far so I'm sure things will speed up, but no ejector marks, flat primers, heavy bolt lift or any issues at 57gr. Shouldn't be too bad off of a barricade, and should be a monster shooting prone. Definitely need to wear double ear pro with the 419 brake, it's LOUD.

Who did the chamber work for you interested in throated/ freebore 6.5 prc

 

[JFComfort]

Just curious what is the weight w the proof? Is that a 1-8? I wish Proof would offer a 1-7 twist!!

Yes, it’s a 1-8” twist Sendero contour. I’ll have to weigh it again. I don’t recall exactly but I think it was just over 10 lbs.

 

[TX_Punisher]

How does it shoot? I have a bartlein 1:8, 5r varmint taper waiting to be finished in .264 myself. Waiting on the predator medium action.

 

[TX_Punisher]

What are the specs? That looks really good.

Bartlein 1:8 5r (24-26")
Stiller medium predator action
Vortex amg
More than likely iota kremlin stock
Diamond trigger set at 1lb
Not sure on throat but it will be for longer projectiles
Mag fed eventually
Crux suppressor

 

[BCX]

Who did the chamber work for you interested in throated/ freebore 6.5 prc

I was just talking w my smith about reamers and .188 FB is now recommended for the 147/150. I guess the .130 FB jams the longer bullets @ 2.950 OAL

 

[Pusher591]

I was just taking w my smith about reamers and .188 FB is now recommended for the 147/150. I guess the .130 FB jams the longer bullets @ 2.950 OAL

After speaking to Mark at SAC he throated mine to have a .055 jump at factory coal for the 147’s. Apparently they have seen the 147’s respond really well to jump between .050-.070 and .080-.090

Still yet to shoot mine, just overloaded with work and home life. I’m curious to seewhat speeds I get as I was hoping for a shorter jump to increase pressure and maybe get a little more velocity with the factory 147’s and a 22.5” barrel

 

[Bandit31]

Just curious what is the weight w the proof? Is that a 1-8? I wish Proof would offer a 1-7 twist!!

They might. I have a 7.5 twist Proof cf barrel on my 6.5 creedmoor.

 

[BCX]

After speaking to Mark at SAC he throated mine to have a .055 jump at factory coal for the 147’s. Apparently they have seen the 147’s respond really well to jump between .050-.070 and .080-.090

Still yet to shoot mine, just overloaded with work and home life. I’m curious to seewhat speeds I get as I was hoping for a shorter jump to increase pressure and maybe get a little more velocity with the factory 147’s and a 22.5” barrel

I know from what guys are reporting on Fb the .130 Fb w factory 147 load has higher velocity but the bolt closes hard.

 

[Flatiron]

Nice. What projectile?

147 ELDM.