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6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data #14104932 09/06/19
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,742 Boise Idaho H Hiaring8 OP Campfire Regular
OP Hiaring8 Campfire Regular H Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,742 Boise Idaho	Everyone seems to like the 143/147, 150, and 156 bullet options, but why not more love for the 139 scenar? I understand BC not as high (my tests have lead me to run around .570 for drop data at creed velocities) I know Pat killed a truckload of animals with this combo last year. This is such a good killing bullet in my creeds - seems like it would be even mo better at 3000-3100. I may have, possibly, without the wife knowing, picked up a 6.5prc with a 24 inch barrel. 139 scenars and H1000 will be getting played with this weekend...

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Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14105190 09/06/19
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 445 SW Missouri R rj112275 Campfire Member
rj112275 Campfire Member R Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 445 SW Missouri	Curious what you think. I plan to stay in the 130-140gr with my PRC. I just received some scenars and I have H1000 and RL23 to try. Still breaking in the barrel, with only 100 rounds or so, down range. I had the RL23 out, so just loaded a few to try. Hope to be in the 3000-3050fps range. Last edited by rj112275; 09/06/19.

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14121944 09/12/19
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker
joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX	2945 over H4350 in an 18” suppressed Bart 2B today.... Killed lots of schit with them out of the 6.5 SAUMs and can’t imagine they’ll disappoint.

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14122689 09/13/19
Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,186 Bandera, TX DubThomas Campfire Regular
DubThomas Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,186 Bandera, TX	I've been loading the 130 Accubond and the 130 Sirocco in my PRC. 58.0-58.5 grains and either the CCI BR-2 or the Remi 9-1/2 have given me .ess thn .5 MOA and running at 3100 FPS out of my Mesa. I don't have any experience with the Scenars. Aren't they a hollow point and for long range target shooting? It seems to me they would tend to fragment at those speeds. The lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14122792 09/13/19
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker
joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX	Empirical evidence trumps any and all internet assumptions.... There is at least 20 threads on the Fire alone about the Scenars on game. Last edited by joshf303; 09/13/19.

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Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data joshf303 #14122867 09/13/19
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner.. scenarshooter Campfire Tracker
scenarshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner..	Originally Posted by joshf303 Empirical evidence trumps any and all internet assumptions.... There are at least 20 threads on the Fire alone about the Scenars on game. ^^^^^^^^This. Scenars are bone crushers. Luck....is the residue of design...

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14122891 09/13/19
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	Planning to see how the 220 Scenars work on elk and deer pretty shortly. The 300 pushes them around 3015 and man are they accurate. Looking forward to seeing how they work for you in the new PRC Hiaring. Semper Fi

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data DubThomas #14123713 09/13/19
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,016 CA 8 805 Campfire Tracker
805 Campfire Tracker 8 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,016 CA	Scenars work on game just as well as Berger’s do! They destroy vitals and kill game DRT. Real world experiences with both has led me to this conclusion.

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14125902 09/14/19
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,742 Boise Idaho H Hiaring8 OP Campfire Regular
OP Hiaring8 Campfire Regular H Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,742 Boise Idaho	Seekins Havak 6.5 PRC - 139 scenar 3075 FPS average - 58.5 H1000, CCI BR2, Hornady Brass....8 shot group below. Velocity verified with 1st round hits at 400 and 500 yard gongs...This dog will hunt - 3 antelope tags, elk, deer, bear, wolf tags - going to be a fun next 3-4 weeks...

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14127030 09/15/19
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger
GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country	I've got that exact rifle with load needing fine tuning only.... 130 VLDs and H4831 though. The rifle shoots... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

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Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14127052 09/15/19
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,757 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter
JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,757	The Havak is such a nice setup for a mid-weight distance rifle.

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14127173 09/15/19
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	Dang, very nice set up and shooting! Semper Fi

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14128758 09/15/19
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter
Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana	Very nice! Taking my scenars west next month also, at same velocity as yours. Reckon they’ll do just dandy! “There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” ALDO LEOPOLD

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14128768 09/15/19
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter
Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana	What are you using for BC? .570? “There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” ALDO LEOPOLD

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14128839 09/15/19
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,742 Boise Idaho H Hiaring8 OP Campfire Regular
OP Hiaring8 Campfire Regular H Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,742 Boise Idaho	Yes .570 for B.C. on the 139s

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14134929 09/18/19
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger
GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country	Final load in the Havak 6.5 PRC. 57.5 H4831sc, ADG, Fed 210, 130 VLD, 3200 on nose. Hundred zero, 2.4 mil to 550. Stacks them up.... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data Hiaring8 #14135075 09/18/19
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Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,259 Cheyenne, Wy	I never used the Lapua has but I use the 143 ELD X and they all shoot about half an inch at 3100 feet per second with reloader 26. I will use them for Antelope this year and if not satisfied then maybe switch to something else https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 6.5 PRC 139 Scenars Data GregW #14135959 09/18/19
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon Beaver10 Campfire Ranger
Beaver10 Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon	Originally Posted by GregW Final load in the Havak 6.5 PRC. 57.5 H4831sc, ADG, Fed 210, 130 VLD, 3200 on nose. Hundred zero, 2.4 mil to 550. Stacks them up.... LIKE 👍🏻 😎 Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”

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