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So, does this mean you're not going to spend the coin, and just spout the party line?

Im sure with 17,000 plus post you know everything. And I would be willing to bet you have 2 or 3 prc. And are they custom or maybe you didnt spend the coins to buy a custom.

Why would I want to spend the coin on one? If I wanted a big 6.5 I would go with a 6.5/300 Wby

Just because you have something does'nt mean its the best, just because you say so.

Are you and DW competing for “The Dumbest [bleep] Said On The ‘Fire” award?

And on the flip side..... Just because YOU say the 6.5x284 is MORE accurate than the PRC, doesn't make it so....

I rest my case.

If you read my posts, you would know the answer, betting man....

And a PRC isn't exactly a 'big 6.5', smartguy, seeing how it is a short action cartridge that won't (sanely) break 3200 with a 140......

It’s always amusing hearing guys talk in absolutes about unsubstantial shooting,hunting and trapping scenarios.

And besides.... EVERYBODY (but you) knows that the 6.5x284 is 'more accurate' than the Roy. If it were not so, those very same 'match guys' you spout off about, would chitcan the 'x284 for the Roy. WTF would a guy go that route, using YOUR reasoning? Huh? Waiting with great anticipation, your answer....

I’ve seen plenty of competitions and can’t remember the last time I seen a 6.5x284 in one.... of course we are talking two completely different types of matches here... sitting static at a bench and shooting paper does not interest me in the least...

All the 6.5s mentioned here are/can be extremely accurate and are more so separated by the shooter than the equipment... The 284 has been around for ages so it will have a cult following but that does not make it anymore accurate than a PRC or a 4S... The PRC being backed and promoted by Hornady will make it a mainstream caliber and plenty will drink the koolaid... I’ve noticed no difference in its accuracy over the 4s...

Not too long ago while in Logan NM we went out to a course and ran the course with 5 different 6.5s... 5 shooters each running the course once with each rifle... 80 targets to engage... The results for each caliber mimicked the shooters and not the calibers...

Using those particular results I doubt I’d run out and build a herd of 284’s...

Most comps seem to be using 6mm or at least that is what I’ve seen...

To the OP I’d lean towards the PRC at this point... Available brass and ammo at large retail stores will be a plus once it catches on...

Everyone knows the 6.5SAUM is more accurate than the 6.5x284 and thus more accurate than the PRC!

Burley
I think the only real advantage of the PRC is factory ammo especially if your rebarreling and can set it up properly for the SAUM.

I have a Montana in 7 wsm that I really like. I had another in 300 wsm too that I gave to a friend that I hunt with because he helped me with some work around the house. I just like the way they point and carry. I'm still burning a bunch of 162 amaxes in the 7 then I'll move to the 180. I use the 180 in my 28 now.

I'll probably just go pacnor because they'll make the barrel and install it. Who are the other good options?

Bb

There ya have it. It's on the Inner-Net, so it has to be true!

I call total BullChit

I have a 6.5 PRC build showing up in the next two weeks so I hope he is full of bullchit.

Burley,
The Kimber WSM action cycles and feeds the 6.5 PRC case slicker than snot. Here’s mine:

I'd agree on the PRC... Here is mine on the Kimber as well. Great feeding and shoots similar to K7man's above.

i own a couple of very accurate 6.5x284 bat action rifles and a couple of 6.5x284 hunting rifles yes all are accurate and the 6.5 PRC probably accurate too ? but to be honest for target bench shooting the little 6 BR will kick any 6.5 rearend and with very little recoil. as far as for hunting cartridge both are good the big problem is can you find ammo if needed when you go hunting away from home ? probably not better bring a 30-06 all ma-pop stores have this old reliable cartridge any place in the world.

Bullets matter more than headstamps. Pass the 7 Whizzum Montucky and the 180 ELD's.796 BC at 2900fps. I only have a "few".

Hint...……………….

https://www.gunwerks.com/blogs/podcast/is-the-new-6-5-prc-here-to-stay

Good listen from folks at Gunwerks. Basically, the 6.5PRC is the 6.5-284, but in a short action, and provides standardized, commercial ammo that the 6.5-284 was unable to standardize enough for attorneys to sign off for mass production.

I hunted the last year with a Montana Rifle Company in 6.5 PRC. Had very good results on deer and hogs including some really big ones with both the 143 eldx and the 147 eldm.

What I like is that trajectory is close to the 7 Rem Mag,and 7 WSM but recoil is lighter. I think it hits a sweet spot for a hunting rifle.

In the 6.5 PRC,you now have multiple factory rifles as well as accurate Hornady factory ammo.
It really is the big brother of the 6.5 Creedmoor for the guy that wants out of the box rifles and ammo with more velocity than the Creedmoor for hunting.

Did ya like the M or the X better?



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