6.5 PRC brass anywhere?
- Thread starter Hitzy
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no problems sizing my Hornady brass in my Hornady dies (have standard and match bushing too) and I've loaded 140gr to 3050 fps with 56grs rl26
7 firings and going strong
Well, I got through and got it canned before it went out the door, dodged the no brass bullet for now, may revist when supplies return.
I suspect IBI ran there reamer down too much and the chamber is just too small all around if .532 based brass is not fitting. I'd be asking for a new barrel if it was me.
I suspect IBI ran there reamer down too much and the chamber is just too small all around if .532 based brass is not fitting. I'd be asking for a new barrel if it was me.
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- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta
Bullseye still has that sweet deal on $617.49 before tax and free shipping for a Howa 1500 package... mounts, scope, brake if anyone wants one.
https://www.bullseyenorth.com/shop/...rc-bolt-action-24-threaded-barrel-black-10228
$999 at most other shops for the bare bones rifle.
https://store.prophetriver.com/howa...-floorplate-radial-muzzle-brake-mfg-hgr75502/
https://www.bullseyenorth.com/shop/...rc-bolt-action-24-threaded-barrel-black-10228
$999 at most other shops for the bare bones rifle.
https://store.prophetriver.com/howa...-floorplate-radial-muzzle-brake-mfg-hgr75502/
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta
We sold over half, only 16 boxes left as of this morning.
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta
We can't keep anything in stock for brass or ammo. The 6.5CM was much the same a few years ago but, eventually, everything got caught up.
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta
we only have 9 boxes left
I jumped in the game, had to get that Howa while brass is available.
Good and bad with this package...
Good stuff.
It's a long action, was expecting a short action, for a hunting rifle this works better for me, I can load the heaviest longest bullets without cramming.
Trigger out of the box is the best Howa/Vanguard I've purchased.
Scope is better then expected, Truglow Nexis, cheap Chinese class, but good eye relief, clear, BDC reticle, should be easy to sell for $100.
Tally clone rings, look ok, may use them on something light recoiling, or sell.
Build quality is still solid Howa/Vanguard.
Bad stuff.
QC is slipping on finishing with Howa, don't normally see tool marks on these rifles, quite a few on the action, bolt and barrel are well done however.
Barrel is skinny, not even magnum contour, was expecting at least a magnum contour barrel.
Suppose to come with a muzzle brake, none in the box, reading online they blow up after only a few rounds in magnum cartridges, cast or some Chinese crap, might actually be good if didn't come with it lol. Don't really need it for the 6.5PRC anyway, not a recoil monster by any stretch.
All my other Howa's are high polish blue, Vanguard's are a soft bead blasted greyish matte finish, this is kinda closer to a harsh blasted blue you find on Savages or 783's, bit smoother but not much. Enough to make the action a bit noisy, not great.
All in all, I get why these are on so cheap, definitely some speed thrown at production, for $550 into it if I can get $100 for the scope, I can live with it. Hogue stock is what it is, light, comfortable, but cheap. They generally shoot pretty well with Hogue stocks, but I have spare Vanguard and B&C stocks on hand just in case.
Good and bad with this package...
Good stuff.
It's a long action, was expecting a short action, for a hunting rifle this works better for me, I can load the heaviest longest bullets without cramming.
Trigger out of the box is the best Howa/Vanguard I've purchased.
Scope is better then expected, Truglow Nexis, cheap Chinese class, but good eye relief, clear, BDC reticle, should be easy to sell for $100.
Tally clone rings, look ok, may use them on something light recoiling, or sell.
Build quality is still solid Howa/Vanguard.
Bad stuff.
QC is slipping on finishing with Howa, don't normally see tool marks on these rifles, quite a few on the action, bolt and barrel are well done however.
Barrel is skinny, not even magnum contour, was expecting at least a magnum contour barrel.
Suppose to come with a muzzle brake, none in the box, reading online they blow up after only a few rounds in magnum cartridges, cast or some Chinese crap, might actually be good if didn't come with it lol. Don't really need it for the 6.5PRC anyway, not a recoil monster by any stretch.
All my other Howa's are high polish blue, Vanguard's are a soft bead blasted greyish matte finish, this is kinda closer to a harsh blasted blue you find on Savages or 783's, bit smoother but not much. Enough to make the action a bit noisy, not great.
All in all, I get why these are on so cheap, definitely some speed thrown at production, for $550 into it if I can get $100 for the scope, I can live with it. Hogue stock is what it is, light, comfortable, but cheap. They generally shoot pretty well with Hogue stocks, but I have spare Vanguard and B&C stocks on hand just in case.
