Still trying to figure out what the PRC does that a SAUM doesn’t do.
SAUM requires either a WSM action or feed rail modifications. PRC works in a magnum action with no modifications.
Still trying to figure out what the PRC does that a SAUM doesn’t do.
I know the 6.5-284 is still popular, just rustling a few feathers for fun
Wish the shooting world would bring light back to the 6.5 Rem Mag. Not that it ever really had any time in the spotlight...but what an amazing cartridge. Super fast ultra efficient round and very inherently accurate design.
Still trying to figure out what the PRC does that a SAUM doesn’t do.
I think after doing some research that it's closer to the 6.5-284 than the short Magnums. Leaning toward one at this point just because it can be built on a SA without neck sizing up or down and brass is available.Is the PRC really all that different from the SAUM?
Ballistically I'm guessing they're basically identical twins, but even dimensionally they appear to be nearly the same.
Time will tell if they are able to pull it off again. But the precedent is established. They will sponsor top-level Shooters in PRS who will win matches with the cartridge and the rifles. And soon it will be raining used 6.5 Creedmoor rifles even harder than it is right now, as many have already swapped for the 6 Creedmoor.
Another thing that is appealing about the 6.5 PRC from a gunsmiths perspective is that because there is factory ammo...it is basically impossible to mess up. My gunsmith can build his chambers around the factory ammo, give the rifle to a customer, and get him a box of ammo and say "Go shoot this" with little to no worry.
Some people are not responsible enough to reload, and some people do not follow instructions very well. I have seen guys get custom Mausers, and they are told specifically...do not shoot Military Surplus ammo through this because the chamber has a shorter throat for good hunting ammo...and the first thing they do is shoot laquered cased Czech ammo through it and the gun locks up.
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Hate to turn this thread into a bashing thread since Hornady's PRC is in question but here goes. Curious who is shooting the PRC and its advantages (if any) over the 6.5-284 ? Personally after doing the homework, I don't see any other than if you consider it being used in a SA platform ( which I don't for competition). Seems MAYBE it's moving a 140 range bullet around 100 fps more MAX. Heck, I can run a 6.5 WSM faster too if that really was an issue I had. Please inform me on what benefits this cartridge has or has the wheel been re introduced...Again ? I'm pretty much uninformed just due to the fact I shoot a 6.5-284 with zero complaints not have I heard any from those who also shoot it. Not complaining as I always welcome new cartridges to the community. Only curious.
Both of those are a great start. I have to believe that Cooper has plenty of throat for the 140 class bullets. My favorite powder is H4831sc. I'd start around 45 grains and go up from there. 51.3 is where I see optimal results. 2975 fps and easy on the barrel. I've run it to 3075 with still no pressure but accuracy isn't as good. I'm jumping my 140 smk .010. Berger's I'm about on the rifling. ELDs love to jump so they'll be less finicky( at least in my guns they are). Good luck. JohnI just bought a Cooper model 22 6.5-284 and I am looking to re-load with Lapua brass what would be your suggestion for the Bullits I’m thinking 140 or 143’s plan on shooting some seven 800 yard I’ve done a lot of bench shooting and have done lots of re-loading and Gunsmithing in the last 40 years but have no idea where to even start with this Cooper I welcome any help thanks