140gr Lapua NATURALIS for 6.5 PRC ?

[bdb.hunting]

Has anyone loaded these bad boys up for 6.5 PRC ?

I have read a few things about guys loading them for 30 caliber as well as a couple 6.5x55 but not much stuff that's recent. So I was curious who is loading them ?

I am starting my reloading venture this winter and slowly collecting stock as I see things come up. I am a Monolithic bullet fan but stock is hard to come by in the 6.5mm category. I have some LRX 127 on the shelf currently but also looking for GMX and TTSX

These also look hard hitting at 140gr could be potential for a closer range heavy hitter for big game.

Thoughts ?

 

[kman300]

They do nothing a 120ttsx won't and the BC on them is atrocious.

 

[bdb.hunting]

They do nothing a 120ttsx won't and the BC on them is atrocious.

I did see the BC and that made me wonder. Just trying to stock up while I can and while I have things available. I haven't seen TTSX in a while for 6.5 but will be keeping my eye out.

 

[todbartell]

Cartridge          : [B]6.5 PRC[/B]
Bullet             : .264, [B]140, Lapua Naturalis[/B] N563 6203
Useable Case Capaci: 63.009 grain H2O = 4.091 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.950 inch = 74.93 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 62000 psi, or 427 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 104 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

154 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 80%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Vihtavuori N570                    102.1     62.5     4.05    3083    96.5    62000   15023   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 103.9     65.5     4.24    3073    96.8    62000   14884   1.174  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26                  89.8     56.1     3.63    3025   100.0    62000   12784   1.177  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                  98.9     57.1     3.70    3025   100.0    62000   12559   1.163  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    104.0     60.7     3.94    3024   100.0    58771   13234   1.172  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     93.2     55.3     3.59    3011    98.9    62000   13540   1.169  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                            97.8     55.2     3.58    3010    99.3    62000   13152   1.158  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        92.5     55.2     3.58    3010    99.3    62000   13152   1.158  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      102.7     59.0     3.82    3006    99.5    62000   12920   1.151  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     93.5     57.7     3.74    3001    97.9    62000   13676   1.174  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  93.5     54.9     3.56    2986    99.8    62000   12961   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      93.6     59.2     3.84    2974   100.0    62000   12433   1.169  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                  91.1     52.9     3.43    2951    99.7    62000   12415   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                  95.2     54.1     3.50    2947   100.0    62000   11555   1.185  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                       96.3     54.4     3.52    2931    98.7    62000   12377   1.172  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    92.6     54.4     3.52    2931    98.7    62000   12377   1.172  ! Near Maximum !

@ 3000 fps MV, it will retain 2000 fps impact speed to only 245 yards. This bullet was definitely designed for moderate range hunting in the 6.5x55

 

[bdb.hunting]

Cartridge          : [B]6.5 PRC[/B]
Bullet             : .264, [B]140, Lapua Naturalis[/B] N563 6203
Useable Case Capaci: 63.009 grain H2O = 4.091 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.950 inch = 74.93 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 62000 psi, or 427 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 104 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

154 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 80%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Vihtavuori N570                    102.1     62.5     4.05    3083    96.5    62000   15023   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 103.9     65.5     4.24    3073    96.8    62000   14884   1.174  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26                  89.8     56.1     3.63    3025   100.0    62000   12784   1.177  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                  98.9     57.1     3.70    3025   100.0    62000   12559   1.163  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    104.0     60.7     3.94    3024   100.0    58771   13234   1.172  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     93.2     55.3     3.59    3011    98.9    62000   13540   1.169  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                            97.8     55.2     3.58    3010    99.3    62000   13152   1.158  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        92.5     55.2     3.58    3010    99.3    62000   13152   1.158  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      102.7     59.0     3.82    3006    99.5    62000   12920   1.151  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     93.5     57.7     3.74    3001    97.9    62000   13676   1.174  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  93.5     54.9     3.56    2986    99.8    62000   12961   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      93.6     59.2     3.84    2974   100.0    62000   12433   1.169  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                  91.1     52.9     3.43    2951    99.7    62000   12415   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                  95.2     54.1     3.50    2947   100.0    62000   11555   1.185  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                       96.3     54.4     3.52    2931    98.7    62000   12377   1.172  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    92.6     54.4     3.52    2931    98.7    62000   12377   1.172  ! Near Maximum !

@ 3000 fps MV, it will retain 2000 fps impact speed to only 245 yards. This bullet was definitely designed for moderate range hunting in the 6.5x55

This is really good info thankyou!

I am looking at the round for a short range shooter anyways trying to use my rifle in an area that I cant stretch its legs. its either that or buy a straight wall and I don't want to do that just yet.