6.5 PRC and 140 hybrid loads?

[lawman29]

I am going to be developing a load for a 6.5 PRC and 140 Berger hybrids. I have H4831sc, H1000 and N565. Any recommendations or thoughts. I have all the different primers available.
This is not a competition rifle, will be for hunting and recreational targets.
Thanks
Tim

 

[Straightshooter1]

I am going to be developing a load for a 6.5 PRC and 140 Berger hybrids. I have H4831sc, H1000 and N565. Any recommendations or thoughts. I have all the different primers available.
This is not a competition rifle, will be for hunting and recreational targets.
Thanks
Tim

I'd highly recommend going with H4831sc or N565 for this cartridge. I've used both of these powders and they both do very well. However H4031sc has worked best for me with the Berger 140 Hybrids producing pretty consistent groups under .4 MOA. Either Fed 210's or CCI 200's are what I've used.

 

[JB10]

I use n565 in two 6.5 prc. While i dont shoot 140 hybrids i do use 140 vldh bergers in one of them. I use F210 primers and loaded to 57.4g is what i settled on. Its a hunting rifle.

 

[Gary in MD]

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I’ve been shooting H4831sc in mine with the 140 grain EH. Book maximum charges produced disappointing velocities in my 24” barrel. Lapua brass & Fed 210 match primers.

 

[mic2377]

H1000 or N565 are perfect. Start at 56 gr and work up, max is typically around 58.5 range and 2950-3000 fps. Both powders should be relatively equivalent. I also did not have nearly as good results with H4831.

 

[Gary in MD]

Just checked my notes, I’m at 2920 using the H4831sc with the 140EH, but at a few grains over book max.