Well okay it’s pretty much the ballistic twin to the 6.5/284 and the 6.5/06 but it’s got a cool name and they will build some rifles to house it. So I’m guessing it’s going to sell.

Time will tell. Looks to be a bit overbore for 0.264", but too much is always enough.

Wish some company (Ruger?) would just make 6.5-06 rifles and some ammo company (Hornady?) make factory ammo for it!

what in Sam hill is wrong with the .257 Roberts, the .260 Remington, the 6.5 X 55 Swede, the .264 Win Mag or even for that matter, the .270 Winchester.....

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Originally posted by vapodog:
what in Sam hill is wrong with the .257 Roberts, the .260 Remington, the 6.5 X 55 Swede, the .264 Win Mag or even for that matter, the .270 Winchester.....

Nothing. Nothing at all. Just a fad.

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Wish some company (Ruger?) would just make 6.5-06 rifles and some ammo company (Hornady?) make factory ammo for it!

Amen brother!!

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Originally posted by vapodog:
what in Sam hill is wrong with the .257 Roberts, the .260 Remington, the 6.5 X 55 Swede, the .264 Win Mag or even for that matter, the .270 Winchester.....

Because the .270 is a 6.8MM not a 6.5 and in the gun luny world .03MM matters!

I actually do like the 6.5/06 better than the .270 simply because I like saying it. “That’s a 6.5/06” just sounds better than “it’s a .270”. In reality they are pretty much ballistic twins.

What .277 bullet has a BC of .7?

I doubt it will be that big. The Creedmoor has already taken the mainstream 6.5 market. Most people that love the Creedmoor love it for it's efficiency. Adding powder and recoil probably won't interest the mainstream.

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Originally posted by surestrike:

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Originally posted by vapodog:
what in Sam hill is wrong with the .257 Roberts, the .260 Remington, the 6.5 X 55 Swede, the .264 Win Mag or even for that matter, the .270 Winchester.....

Because the .270 is a 6.8MM not a 6.5 and in the gun luny world .03MM matters!

I actually do like the 6.5/06 better than the .270 simply because I like saying it. “That’s a 6.5/06” just sounds better than “it’s a .270”. In reality they are pretty much ballistic twins.

Actually .264" is 6.7 mm and .277" is 7 mm.

6.5 PRC? People's Republic of China?

With that much case volume, a 7mm or 30cal would be a better compromise for long range. I think hunters would prefer the bigger bullets too.

If you want a 6.5 that uses a magnum bolt face and can launch long, pointy, high BC bullets from a short action magazine, I think the 6.5 WSSM is a better configuration.

It seems like they're after the PRS market, but those guys are mostly going to smaller stuff in the 6 months since this cartridge came out.

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Originally posted by jpl:
With that much case volume, a 7mm or 30cal would be a better compromise for long range. I think hunters would prefer the bigger bullets too.

If you want a 6.5 that uses a magnum bolt face and can launch long, pointy, high BC bullets from a short action magazine, I think the 6.5 WSSM is a better configuration.

It seems like they're after the PRS market, but those guys are mostly going to smaller stuff in the 6 months since this cartridge came out.

I hunt with a 6.5x55 and a 308 Win. I would have to agree that the 7mm strikes the perfect balance for bullet weight and BC for hunting but I don't take shots far enough where the 308 Win wouldn't work fine.

So a 6,5*284 but for a magnum boltface in a short/medium action like 6,5 Rem mag.


Hmmm the 6,5*55 are 124 years old and its get better and better, 100-200fps behind this new cartridge.

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Originally posted by scottfromdallas:
I doubt it will be that big. The Creedmoor has already taken the mainstream 6.5 market. Most people that love the Creedmoor love it for it's efficiency. Adding powder and recoil probably won't interest the mainstream.

I agree. I'm a fan of the 6.5 Creedmoor and don't desire a faster round. If I did it would be a 6.5/284.

I have considered the Creedmore for some time but now will look at the PRC for one reason, speed, I like it. I never had a .270 Win but when the .270 WSM came out I could not resist, now I have four. Don’t worry I have a pastel of grandsons and the WSM’s are all they want to shoot at Deer. Have not found a manufacturer that presently can sell me one. I have heard Sauer, Savage, and Sako might. Good Shooting.

This one is based on the RCM case, i think it would be a bit hotter than the 6.5 X 284, or 6.5 06,
If i was going to start long range shooting, this seems like a good place to start.
But i am thinking of hunting with a 30/30 this year !
I realized a few years ago all but one of the Mule deer bucks i remember shooting were within 200 yards.
So, i bought another .308 and a very cool slightly beat up model 1894 20 inch octagon Barreled 30/30 short rifle , enjoy what ever you are shooting, its all great fun, but i would be tickled pink to get even a forked horn buck with a 105 year old lever gun...tj3006

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What .277 bullet has a BC of .7?

Berger do a 170gr EOL Elite Hunter, with a BC of .662, however needs at least a 1:8.5 twist barrel to stabilise - which rules out any factory .270 with a 1:10 twist as standard.

I corresponded with GAP precision recently. They recommend the 6.5 SAUM for long range competition when running a detachable magazine, and the 6.5 PRC if you have a gun with a traditional internal box magazine.

For all these similar, but not identical 6.5mm calibers, the gunsmithing and barrel are more important than the specific cartridge used, especially for hunting.

The 6.5mm PRC was designed as a long range target cartridge, not as a hunting round. In hunting rifles, easily feeding is most important. For target shooting, a short, fat, high angle shoulder cartridge is known to be more accurate.

Sooo, this argument may be essentially beside the point.

I ordered a 6.5 PRC today. A Sauer Pantera 100 Model, should be here in June. Can’t wait to start playing with it and reloading for it. Now to find the reloading info, any help would be appreciated. Good Shooting.

Check with GAP in north Kansas City. They should have the data that you need. This cartridge provides an extra 150 yards/meters of useful hunting range over the already fine 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge, and does it in a short action cartridge.

Thanks Lawndart, I checked it out and they do have information that will help. Now to find some .264 bullets to start the loading fun. Good Shooting.

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Originally posted by surefire7:
Wish some company (Ruger?) would just make 6.5-06 rifles and some ammo company (Hornady?) make factory ammo for it!

I would be happy if someone, anyone, would just make 6.5-06 brass at a reasonable price.

The 6.5 PRC is designed for smacking steel targets hard out to a distance of one Mile.

i saw some Hornady Brass for PRC at sportsman warehouse today !

I ordered a 6.5 PRC from Montana Rifle Company a couple of months ago. Still have 2-3 months left until it gets shipped.

I have had one on the way from Sauer in Germany for a while. They first said June and every month since. Said it would be made in October and sent and now here we are and I don’t have it in my hands yet. Glad I didn’t plan on using it soon. Good Shooting.

Wow, I really never saw the need for any 6.5, Im sure its a nice caliber but we have the .270 and 30-06 and a host of others that will all do the same thing..New calibers these days is a good way to sell rifles and pistols..or maybe it always has been..I don't know where else duplication has been so successful, but then never gave it much thought. Ive been as guilty as the next guy to jump on something new that wasn't.

6.5x47 Lapua for my match gun and a sweet little Model Seven in 6.5 GAP 4S (6.5 SAUM) for deer, elk, coyote, and anything else that needs shooting. Love the 6.5s

Chris

I have been told to expect my 6.5 PRC from Sauer next week. Can't wait to start the reloading and shooting. Mounting a Ziess Conquest 5X25 on it as soon as I can. Lot of shooting during the Holidays seems to be in order. Good Shooting.

Is this PRC based on the Ruger Compact Magnum or the 375 Ruger ? I have read both...tj3006

6.5 PRC?

"prc" mean in Czech "f@#k", so it will be popular in my country ;-)

Jiri

The 6.5 PRC is based on Ruger RCM case shortened slightly and necked down to .264 Caliber or 6.5 by European termination. It is approx. 300 fps faster than the Creedmore. The shoulder was extended to make it impossible to chamber in the other 6.5 chamberings. This is all I know. Good Shooting.

I picked up some 6.5 bullets from shooter's Pro shop this week.