6.5 PRC New Loads Sierra 150 gr Match King and 140 gr. Game King

[Kent Goldings]

Since the 6.5 mm Hornady ELD Match and ELD-X bullets are in short supply. I've been working up some alternative loads for the Ruger M77 Long Range Target.

The first loads uses Sierra 140 gr Game King Spitzer Boat Tail SP. I loaded it into Gunworks brass. The charge was 59 grains of Reloader 25. I only loaded 20 rounds because Im running short of both Reloader 25 and Large Rifle Primers.

The muzzle velocity was about 3126 fps. This is near the theoretical maximum for 140 gr bullets on 6.5 PRC. I was thinking about a load for hunting big game at longer ranges. But, the rifle is on the heavy side. So, hunting opportunities could be limited to sitting in a stand someplace.

The other load is for long range target shooting. The Bullet is a Sierra Match King 150 gr. HP.

I could not find load data for this bullet, so I started with a recipe for 147 grain ELD bullets and skewed conservatively. I used a charge of 50 grains of Reloader 22 in the Gunworks brass.

The muzzle velocities were about 2790. This is modest for the 6.5 PRC. But, the BC of 0.700 is excellent.

 

[TWF]

My 6.5 prc so far likes h-1000, I did up a quick hunting load for this season( 140 speer hc 57 h-1000). I'm waiting for better brass then the hornady. Even starting loads I get ejector marks. I see lapua will have brass next year, so at least there will be adg and lapua to try.

 

[Kent Goldings]

My 6.5 prc so far likes h-1000, I did up a quick hunting load for this season( 140 speer hc 57 h-1000). I'm waiting for better brass then the hornady. Even starting loads I get ejector marks. I see lapua will have brass next year, so at least there will be adg and lapua to try.

I gotta find H1000 before I can love it.

 

[TWF]

I gotta find H1000 before I can love it.

I need some rl25 but haven't seen any here, h4831 should work good to. My test loads were around 1/4 moa for a few loads showing a pretty large node. For hunting the h-1000 should be great.

I may try some us 869 my lgs has a lot of it. Having a 24" barrel I'm more limited on powders .

 

[1075tech]

I gotta find H1000 before I can love it.

I need some rl25 but haven't seen any here, h4831 should work good to. My test loads were around 1/4 moa for a few loads showing a pretty large node. For hunting the h-1000 should be great.

I may try some us 869 my lgs has a lot of it. Having a 24" barrel I'm more limited on powders .

Give Quattro's in Pleasant Valley a call. They usually have a pretty decent selection of powders on hand. A little on the pricey side but if you just want a lb or two, beats paying the hazmat fee

 

[Kent Goldings]

Give Quattro's in Pleasant Valley a call. They usually have a pretty decent selection of powders on hand. A little on the pricey side but if you just want a lb or two, beats paying the hazmat fee

I actually have 2 pounds of H4831, 2 pounds of RL23 and a pound of RL 25. I’ll run out of bullets before powered at this rate.

 

[TWF]

My problem is running out of money.

 

[meketrefe]

I have been trying to get back to the 284 Winchester but I am going to need a new barrel soon as the current one has over 3K rounds
and I have been chasing the lands for some time.
I was thinking to rebarrel in 7mm Rem SAUM but I realize there is no real need and the 284 seems to be the prefect long range round that can also be used for large game hunting to hunt with authority, even though I have the 300 winmag and 358 for that.

 

[TWF]

I have been trying to get back to the 284 Winchester but I am going to need a new barrel soon as the current one has over 3K rounds
and I have been chasing the lands for some time.
I was thinking to rebarrel in 7mm Rem SAUM but I realize there is no real need and the 284 seems to be the prefect long range round that can also be used for large game hunting to hunt with authority, even though I have the 300 winmag and 358 for that.

I'd like to do another 284win some day, depends on the action I get. But I just saw lapua will be making 248win brass now. A 280ai will probably be next tho. I like my 7x57Ai which is similar to the 284 in power.

 

[meketrefe]

I'd like to do another 284win some day, depends on the action I get. But I just saw lapua will be making 248win brass now. A 280ai will probably be next tho. I like my 7x57Ai which is similar to the 284 in power.

At the moment I have been using 6.5-284 norma brass that works great but it is not the ideal. In any case I use it for another 2 wildcats.
284 works great on a midsize action like a mauser but nobody does that on this side of the pond and would be using a version with extra free-bore/match reamer anyway.
So any popular long action will work just fine as soon as the action and barrel work and done correctly.

I am thinking about the "Mausingfield" for the next rig but I am holding due to covid impact on work, kids in college, etc...
I think this action has a lot of things going for it. I had the opportunity to shoot it last year in a practical match and it was a
pleasure to shoot. In terms of value the Bergara action is probably the best quality/value for the buck and will shoot the lights out.

 

[TWF]

At the moment I have been using 6.5-284 norma brass that works great but it is not the ideal. In any case I use it for another 2 wildcats.
284 works great on a midsize action like a mauser but nobody does that on this side of the pond and would be using a version with extra free-bore/match reamer anyway.
So any popular long action will work just fine as soon as the action and barrel work and done correctly.

I am thinking about the "Mausingfield" for the next rig but I am holding due to covid impact on work, kids in college, etc...
I think this action has a lot of things going for it. I had the opportunity to shoot it last year in a practical match and it was a
pleasure to shoot. In terms of value the Bergara action is probably the best quality/value for the buck and will shoot the lights out.

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I'm big fan of a mauser type action, really like classic mauser sporters. I'd like to pick up a few fn actions some day. Crf actions are getting harder to find I don't mind a push feed to much but don't have the same feeling as a crf. I like Remington 700 clones but don't like most don't have a locking bolt.

I'm really liking the mauser m18, I'll probably pick up one in 243 and 7rm some day.money is very tight so things take time.

 

[Kent Goldings]

I'm big fan of a mauser type action, really like classic mauser sporters. I'd like to pick up a few fn actions some day. Crf actions are getting harder to find I don't mind a push feed to much but don't have the same feeling as a crf. I like Remington 700 clones but don't like most don't have a locking bolt.

I'm really liking the mauser m18, I'll probably pick up one in 243 and 7rm some day.money is very tight so things take time.

This is what attracted me to the Ruger M77 over the RPR.

 

[meketrefe]

This is what attracted me to the Ruger M77 over the RPR.

A couple of years Ago I re-barreled a Winchester M70 with a CF to 7mm-08 and I love it.
I left the wood stock but inserted a machined block and a 11 inch rod in the stock and got it all
bedded and squared. I used a barrel nut from the Ruger American that is the same thread but
the actual tenon and threads has to be cut longer for everything to work.
I also re-threaded the top for larger screws and put a 20moa steel mount.
I love these actions. I should have more of them.