6.5 PRC powders of choice

[waldo54]

That will get your 6.5 PRC going nicely BCSteve

 

[Hitzy]

Favourites :

• RL26
• H1000
• Retumbo
• Viht N565
• Viht N568
• StaBALL HD
• IMR 7828ssc
• Magpro

MagPro is what I been using lately, only thing I can afford at $400/8lbs lol.
Run it in alot of different cases and it performs pretty nicely, falls right in the correct burn rate, ignites easy with standard LR in smaller stuff, but like any ball, gotta be in the higher pressures for a clean burn.
Used it in 6mmCM all the way up to 300 Ultra with no complaints. 6.5PRC and 300Win really like it with the heavy for cal stuff.
I'll buy more when Higginsons gets it back in stock.

 

[Gatehouse]

I tried H1000 but found RL26 to be more accurate and better velocity. I'm happy Bartell convinced me to buy several 8lbs of RL26 back when it was fairly cheap - and available!

 

[todbartell]

MagPro is what I been using lately

I use it with 150gr Sierra MK, getting around 2900 fps 24" brl and accuracy is terrific

 

[todbartell]

I tried H1000 but found RL26 to be more accurate and better velocity. I'm happy Bartell convinced me to buy several 8lbs of RL26 back when it was fairly cheap - and available!

One of the few good moves I've made in my life. I'll never run low, let a lone out of RL26!

 

[acrashb]

Having a 6.5 PRC built. What powders are you guys using? Looks like H1000 and VV565 are pretty popular.

Winchester StaBALL 6.5 - built for that calibre class. Cleans copper really well, meters beautifully. Relatively temperature insensitive.

 

[bcsteve]

Winchester StaBALL 6.5 - built for that calibre class. Cleans copper really well, meters beautifully. Relatively temperature insensitive.

Staball6.5 is going to be a little fast for the PRC, more suited for the Creedmoor. The new Staball HD is in the PRC's wheelhouse. I do have a few pounds of Staball6.5 if I'm wrong.

 

[todbartell]

StaBALL 6.5 is basically a 4350 burn rate, maybe a hair slower . Better suited to 260 Rem, 6.5 CM of course.

StaBALL HD works great in the PRC, been very accurate for me but not insane speeds. I used it with 147gr ELDm

 

[bcsteve]

It’s here!

 

[kevin g]

Guess it's out of que now...lol

Looks awesome and then some Steve !! Beauty for sure !
BTW...We're all expecting the range reports, along with viable target pics right here too ! lmao

 

[Smokinyotes]

It’s here!

Looks good Steve. What model is that.

 

[bcsteve]

Looks good Steve. What model is that.

Thanks! Just a regular T3X that started as a .300 WSM. Sent it to Corlane with a 6.5 IBI Mountain Lite contour. Had them bead blasted the barrel action to match and flute the bolt.

 

[bdb.hunting]

Very nice looking rifle!

B

 

[9.3 Hunter]

H4831SC at max 143gr ELDX - T3 Superlight - wonderful

 

[bcsteve]

She likes the Sierra 145gr TGK with Magnum.

 

[Thunderhog]

Why so short a barrel?

No ##### envy!….

That’s why…..

 

[remington jim]

She likes the Sierra 145gr TGK with Magnum.

Nice Grouping what’s the speed Steve ? RJ

 

[Weatherby Fan]

I tried some N565, it was very consistent and similar velocities to R26,
H1000 and Retumbo also work well
Looks like you have some great results already

 

[bcsteve]

Nice Grouping what’s the speed Steve ? RJ

Thanks. 2920fps

 

[remington jim]

The new GRAND powder shoots Well in my 7 PRC . I will be trying it in the 6.5 PRC with Hornady 153 A-Tips . RJ

That Horn 153 bullet has a B.C. of over .700