Originally Posted by Pharmseller
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
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Here’s my data

I'd be trying the RL26 and H1000, personally. I'm sure you guys will find a great load. Keep us posted. How's that 162gr ELDX prospect going with your 7mm08? Getting 2" groups at 500 yards yet? I saw your other 500 yard group you posted at 500 with your 150gr load. Looked like about a 6" group. Not happy huh?


Less than 5” at 500 yards, I’m okay with that. Plus I suck at doping the wind so the lateral dispersion is on me.

And keep in mind the 6.5 PRC is my brother’s. I’m happy with the Mighty -08.






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Ok, steel plate targets are misleading sometimes. Not like paper, which I prefer. The group looked big to me. But then again, this is a group shot at 400 yards with a 223 AR, and it looks "big" to me as well. Plate is 3" diameter:
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Originally Posted by country_20boy
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
My 7mm-08 will do everything I need it to do at the distances within my skill level. P

You and I agree on this. I just acquired a new 6.5 PRC and so far in my very limited loading, I can't see that it will do anything I can't do with a 7-08. I will be keeping up with your posts for info and see how this works out for you.


Originally Posted by Stormin_Norman
I'm just starting playing with a 6.5 PRC Christensen Arms Mesa. I had some 143 edlx, but currently alliant magnum powder is the only suitable powder available around here. No problem with 3100 fps on my 24"

Norman, I'd be interested in your load data. I'm still in the break-in period with my Mesa, but so far it seems to be a little slow. I shot some factory Norma 143 ammo and the groups are steadily getting better (0.8 moa for 5 shots on Friday). Box says 2950? fps, but I'm getting just shy of 2800 with a 24" barrel.

I also ran some limited testing with 140 AB and Magnum powder. Found a very large velocity node at 2915-2925 fps and got sticky bolt lift at about 3015 fps. I had to load the Accubonds quite short due to throat length. Probably gonna try some other bullets for now. If 2925fps is all that I can do, I'll just stick with my 7-08.

I found some H1000 last week, so I may try it, but I'll give the Magnum a fair shake first as it should be faster across the board. I loaded some 120 TTSX this weekend and hope to shoot them soon. Just playing around for now with whatever I have on hand.


Seems like you might have a lot to add to this thread, as you have tried factory ammo and also handload. That factory ammo sounds slow as hell, as I have creedmoor 143gr loads that run 50 fps less than that. I generally run 140's in the creed. Seems like the perfect bullet weight for that cartridge IMHO. I'd be looking at 147's and the like, if I was loading for a PRC. I can see some advantages of the PRC over the Creed at over 1,000 yards, but for actual hunting distances you are not going to see leaps and bounds better. I know a lot of guys I shoot with, still use fast 6mm's because there are advantages with those over the creed and other 6.5's. The PRC is interesting. I'll keep watching to see where the actual niche is. Wondering how Pharm is doing with his brothers rifle? Probably not much, since elk season is just around the corner for him..

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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