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LIne those pigs up and I'm sure it's doable.. actually mine was on accident. I was culling some does and shot the biggest one... along with the one behind her.

A lot of just like a ,270 talk here, i have owned and hunted with a ,270 sense 1956, the .270 is nothing like a 6.5 PRC, on the range or in the field, the 6.5 PRC out shoots every .270 i have ever seen, close or far. Rio7

With just a sample of one each I have found the same to be true. With factory ammo my PRC is more accurate than my 270 Winchester by a noticeable margin. But it could be that I haven't found the right ammo for the Winchester yet.

Can’t speak to factory ammo as I’ve not shot 20 rounds of it in all my guns in past 40 years. But I can say my current 270 has shot extremely well, and is quite adequate out to as far as I care to shoot.

I was really interested in it last year and was looking forward to adding it to my battery. Steve Hornady’s capitulation to the oppressors And embracing jab mandates for his employees abruptly ended my desire to make the 6.5 PRC my next rifle purchase (or any other Hornady made product, design, etc for that matter).

If I knew my money would be going directly to the EMPLOYEES who rejected the draconian “mandates”, I’d consider it again, but I have yet to hear/read about him sincerely apologizing to his employees and admitting he was wrong (instead of the dishonest and weak apology letter he sent out.)

Probably not what you wanted to hear, but that’s my take on the Hornady name/brand right now (and it’s a shame, because I think they have some wonderful employees, neat ideas and a crazy good marketing program).

My son asked for a 6.5 PRC for Christmas. He said either a Browning X-Bolt or Christiansen Arms Mesa would be idea. Around Thanksgiving, one of the local stores runs clearance on guns they’ve had in stock the longest. They had both rifles and after handling them, I bought the X-Bolt for him. We got his scope mounted last weekend and wen to the range. We got it thirsting the bullseye at 100 and then he went and shot the gong at 300 yards. I only put 2 rounds through it myself, but overall I liked it. I have a .260 and 6.5 CM, so I’m not going to buy myself one, but if I didn’t have those, it would be at the top of my list of calibers to buy a rifle in.

Have owned a Prc sense way before anyone ever heard of C--19. Rio7.

It’s not so simple, but if I could I would opt for a 6.5/06 over a PRC.

The PRC uses a mag bolt face, so it will need a beefy action. Not much weight savings over a standard action.

The PRC case is more prone to feeding problems in my opinion. I have a PRC vanguard and it has feeding issues.

The PRC has reduced mag capacity. My rifle holds three in the mag. A standard 30/06 rifle will hold 4-5 in an internal magazine.

PRC Brass and factory ammo are hard to come by. 6.5/06 brass could be formed easily enough from available factory brass.

The PRC uses more powder for about the same velocity as a 6.5/06 and is better with a longer barrel to support it.

If I was a major gun maker, I think standardizing the 6.5/06(AI? Maybe) would be a smart move. They could standardize a fast twist and do it right with a proven case that is already mainstream with countless rifle makers all but tooled and ready to make it.

I must admit, my opinion may be tainted. My rifle sucks. But everyone else seems to like their’s.

I like the cartridge. I’d like that or the 6.5 RPM next I think.

I like the cartridge.

If I was to ever get rid of my 270's, it would be on the short list. Along with a 7-08, and gasp! a 6.5 Creedmoor.

If you like the rifle and it fits you, I say go for it.

Scotty,

That’s one sexy rifle!

As for the 6.5 PRC. I own a couple of them. For me the PRC can give a guy a pretty serious deer and antelope slaying rifle that will have extra legs at distances.

Recoil is tame. Brake the spout and it’s a kitten to shoot.

I gave away a little BC on my bullet selection, preferring the 130g Accubond over Berger’s or Hornady’s eldx.






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I think the 6.5-06 is already standardized as the 6.5-06 A-Square.

John

If you use your rifles primarily for hunting and say your longest shot is 400 yards, I am going to say you are covered with the calibers you listed. I have several 30 cal rifles but I purchased a 300 PRC because I've been told I'm a collector. Whatever. I love to reload and shoot. I have several 6.5 caliber rifles but I'll probably build a 6.5 PRC for shoots and giggles.

I have 2 6.5 PRC rifles. A Seekins havak and a custom built of a surgeon WSM action. I have been extremely impressed with the PRC as a cartridge. It has proven very accurate and easy to load for. I’ve used the havak on four animals this year. 2 caribou and 2 white tails, using 124gr hammer hunter bullets at 3210fps. Performance was outstanding. Quick kills, complete penetration, and good (short) blood trails. It feeds great out of the Seekins and WSM AICS magazines. I have found no downside for it.

After buying and shooting a Browning Hells Canyon x bolt in 6.5 creed if I wanted the 6.5 prc I'd get the same rifle. Mb

Hornady precision hunter 143 gr put a serious drt hurting on the deer round here.

The rifle I bought my son is a Hells Canyon one. I am impressed with it. I’ve never owned a Browning, but back in the day I used to drool over A Bolt II’s as a poor Airman at the time they were out of my price range.

I just bought two boxes of 6.5 PRC 147 eldm at Scheels tonight.

Keep your eyes peeled if you are looking for some.

The 6.5 PRC is a well thought out magnum based cartridge and if you don’t have that base covered (long range cartridge for cervidae), it would be an excellent chamber to own. Like others I have several chambers that cover the bases. In my experience nothing in that class unseats the 7mm Rem Mag. For long shots with reduced recoil the 7mm Rem Mag with 140 grain NBT at 3,300 fps is the bomb. The 6.5 PRC, while good, just can’t match the field versatility and power of the 60 year old 7mm Rem Mag so I have no interest.