Solid Bullet Recommendation 6.5 PRC

[107driver]

Newcomer to rifle reloading here, just getting set up. I'm looking for a recommendation for solid bullet manufacturer to load up the 6.5 PRC with an eye towards use on elk and hoping to get heavier than the Hornady 143 ELD-X. Rifle is a Seekins Element, which allows for a COAL up to 3.14" but only has a 1:8 twist, so it seems like that eliminates a lot of the heavier bullets that require faster. I have heard great things about Hammer Bullets, but wondering what else folks are liking for accuracy and terminal ballistics. I have some H4831 and StaBall HD so far. Thank you!

 

[GIXXER2000]

How long is the barrel?? Barrel length can help stabilize heavier bullets. I should be getting my 6.5PRC barrel early next year and it's going to be 28in 1-7.5 so I plan on shooting 153.5 bergers.

 

[107driver]

21" barrel--sorry I ought to have included that information. I like that weight but looking for a solid--monometal.

 

[Modoc]

I have had good accuracy with both the Hammers and Barnes TTSX (approx. 1/2 MOA @ 100y). I’m not totally sold on the Barnes from family experience, but observed results from the hammers are giving me confidence (observed others results).

Either way, I would measure the twist rate and try to match the “heavier” bullets per manufacturer’s recommendation.

There is a lot of good information on loading and selecting hammers on their forum.

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

I’ve had good luck with PVA solids in the accuracy department. The 122 has a hollow tip and IIRC there are some pictures in the hunting section where they dropped elk out of a creed.