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[Migolito]

I just completed my 6.5 PRC PRS/Hunting rifle build. The concept of this build was to make a rifle that was first a hunting rifle and second something I could compete with. I chose the 6.5 PRC because,,,why not( I reload). Obviously it can/does and will kill anything in North America (except a Grizzly bear. I'll be working up a load based on the 127g Barnes LRX and the Nosler 150 ABLR for hunting and a Berger and ELDX Target. Load Testing starts tomorrow. This is a Defiance Ruckus GA XM, Proof 24" 1:7.5 Sendero, Hellfire Break, AG Composites stock, Zeiss Rings, Vortex Viper 5-25x50, and MDT 10r mags, Hawkins bottom metal.

I'll be modifying a MDT mag to a 5 round just to make it more field friendly. If I wasn't going to compete, it would be a Hawkins Hunter set up instead of the DBM.

I put this together on my bench. I will review the components once I get some shoot time on them...in the mean time I will say that I have never seen or handled such incredible components. Extreme quality, extreme tolerances, flawless execution... what a time to be a shooter!

 

[Bc'z]

That is a sexy rifle, but I personally can't get past that HUGE magazine. Lol
The green really works with the grey, very appealing!!

 

[farmerjohn]

Never cared for green, but man, I like that stock! The gray really makes it look good.. John

 

[farmerjohn]

Thought that it looked familiar and then it dawned on me, my son used it with black on our river boat...

 

[Bc'z]

Thought that it looked familiar and then it dawned on me, my son used it with black on our river boat...View attachment 1340437

Nice sled boat, I'm bettin that 150 Merc gets it on step right quick.

 

[Larryh128]

I just completed my 6.5 PRC PRS/Hunting rifle build. The concept of this build was to make a rifle that was first a hunting rifle and second something I could compete with. I chose the 6.5 PRC because,,,why not( I reload). Obviously it can/does and will kill anything in North America (except a Grizzly bear. I'll be working up a load based on the 127g Barnes LRX and the Nosler 150 ABLR for hunting and a Berger and ELDX Target. Load Testing starts tomorrow. This is a Defiance Ruckus GA XM, Proof 24" 1:7.5 Sendero, Hellfire Break, AG Composites stock, Zeiss Rings, Vortex Viper 5-25x50, and MDT 10r mags, Hawkins bottom metal.

I'll be modifying a MDT mag to a 5 round just to make it more field friendly. If I wasn't going to compete, it would be a Hawkins Hunter set up instead of the DBM.

I put this together on my bench. I will review the components once I get some shoot time on them...in the mean time I will say that I have never seen or handled such incredible components. Extreme quality, extreme tolerances, flawless execution... what a time to be a shooter!

The 127 LRX is all the bullet you need for hunting. If you have some I'd start with RL-26.

 

[Larryh128]

I just completed my 6.5 PRC PRS/Hunting rifle build. The concept of this build was to make a rifle that was first a hunting rifle and second something I could compete with. I chose the 6.5 PRC because,,,why not( I reload). Obviously it can/does and will kill anything in North America (except a Grizzly bear. I'll be working up a load based on the 127g Barnes LRX and the Nosler 150 ABLR for hunting and a Berger and ELDX Target. Load Testing starts tomorrow. This is a Defiance Ruckus GA XM, Proof 24" 1:7.5 Sendero, Hellfire Break, AG Composites stock, Zeiss Rings, Vortex Viper 5-25x50, and MDT 10r mags, Hawkins bottom metal.

I'll be modifying a MDT mag to a 5 round just to make it more field friendly. If I wasn't going to compete, it would be a Hawkins Hunter set up instead of the DBM.

I put this together on my bench. I will review the components once I get some shoot time on them...in the mean time I will say that I have never seen or handled such incredible components. Extreme quality, extreme tolerances, flawless execution... what a time to be a shooter!

I'm not a green guy but my bud would sleep with that rifle.

 

[Migolito]

Quick Range/Ladder report:
I did 2 separate Ladders with Retumbo and H4831. All @ .020 off. Also, break in barrel procedure. Every single load grouped @ -.50 !!!
I'm getting a good solid node @ 3000fps -+ w 58.5 Retumbo 127LRX. At 60g I was getting -+ 3100.
This thing is stupid accurate with the Ladder, lets see what happens when I load for hunting.
I'm good @ 3000 fps 127 LRX into .05. I will be trying some n568/r26 when I get some just to satisfy my curiosity.
I've NEVER shot a rifle like this in my life. It's far and away the most effortless rifle I've ever shot.

 

[SweaterDood]

How solid does the magazine sit in the Hawkins XM bottom metal? I used the APA XM bottom metal on mine a couple years back and there is quite a bit of rattle. Specifically side to side play. It has never caused me any issue, but I would love to have a tighter fit.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

How solid does the magazine sit in the Hawkins XM bottom metal? I used the APA XM bottom metal on mine a couple years back and there is quite a bit of rattle. Specifically side to side play. It has never caused me any issue, but I would love to have a tighter fit.

Tap in some spring tip set screws. A few chassis have nylon tipped ones

 

[Migolito]

The Hawkins and MDT AICS mag work hand and glove. No wiggling or movement. The MDT mag does protrude (as expected) a lot. I'd love it IF MDT or ? made a polymer 5 round for the XM length actions. Some have stated that the 6.5 PRC in a short action had issues feeding...in the XM action it feeds like butter.