6.5 PRC reload data

[EasyShooter]

This is my first post here so sorry for for the newbie questions. I did try the search but not much luck there.
I just finished building a 6.5 PRC for my wife. Got out my comparator to start measuring for bullet seating depth and found out I have no 6.5 PRC load data for any of the 6.5mm bullets I have. I did find the data Hornady has online but they are only showing data for 4 bullets. I do have some 140gr Hornady FPBT bullets. My Hornady manual shows you can use the same powder weights for 143 ELD-X and 140 HPBT for 6.5 Creedmoor. Can I assume I can use same powder weights for those two bullets in 6.5 PRC because Hornady does have reload data online for the 143gr ELD-X. Finding bullets available right now is tough so no telling when I will be able to get ahold of something else. I did find some 147gr ELD-M on GunBroker so got them coming.
Also curious how far back are you guys starting with when seating your bullets behind the ogive when using a comparator to measure max seating depth.
Thanks
Ryan

 

[Kurz]

Welcome! Enjoy the forums!

Not all reloading data is found online free. Sometimes you need to actually buy a reloading manual to get the most information available.

The other method is to call or e-mail the powder and bullet manufacturers to use them as a source for the data you want.

I just checked the Hodgdon Reloading Center and they have some information for you to use.

 

[EasyShooter]

Thanks. I checked Hogdon Reload Center just now but they didn’t have data for bullets
I have Hornady’s 8th and 10th reloading manual. The 10th is their most current but there is no data in there for 6.5 PRC. I also have 5 other manuals but I haven’t even looked in them yet because I have right now is Hornady bullets in 6.5mm. Hornady does put data online for calibers not published yet here:

Load Data - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

Hornady develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading and makes it available in three ways: the traditional hardcover book, an e-book on Apple iBook or on your Kindle, and on the Hornady Reloading App. Like the bound and...

www.hornady.com

They only have info there for 4 bullets though and I don’t have any of them right now and they are out of stock everywhere. All I have in 6.5mm is 123gr ELD-M, 130gr ELD-M, and 140gr HPBT Hornady bullets.

 

[EasyShooter]

Been searching as much as I could today and have found a little more data. Still can’t find reload data for the 140gr BTHP Hornady bullets I have though. Tempting to load them the same as published data for 143gr ELD-X. Looks like I need to order some different powder too. Found some IMR 7828, IMR 8133, Magnum, IMR 4831, and IMR 7977 in stock. Going to get them all coming and see what works best. Wanted Retumbo but it wasn’t available. Already have H1000 so will try it also.

 

[gman47564]

You may have this info already but hers what hornady is giving for a 140 sst and 143 eldx.. start on the low side of the data with your bthp.. and watch for pressure as you work your way up.. hope the pdf opens for ya.. i shoot the 6.5 prc but i use the 150 class bullets in mine.. good luck..

 

[EasyShooter]

There is new load data on Hornady’s main page under support.

I think that is the page I had referenced isn’t it. I also just noticed they have an app. Might download that.