I know the world probably doesn't need another internet forum cartridge debate, but here it goes. I have a 6.5 creedmoor and a 7PRC. Does a 6.5PRC really offer anything different enough to bother with? More velocity than the creed and less recoil than the 7PRC but any other real advantage? I'm just not sure how I'd even use it. Currently, I'm using the creed for deer/long range steel and planning to use the 7PRC for moose and realistically don't see myself hunting anything very different. I know I don't really "need" anything in between but I'd still like to try one. I'm pretty well set up for reloading 6.5PRC, just need brass and dies. I'm not sure if I'm trying to talk myself into or out of one. I'm also using 308 and 35 whelen for what it's worth. The general gun article advice is always "buy them all!", which isn't really all that useful. Curious to hear some thoughts...
Do I need a 6.5PRC?
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Prairieoyster
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I've been having the same internal discussion for a while now. I've got the 6.5 CM, .308, 7mm RM, etc. Based on "need", especially in a hunting scenario, I can't justify it to myself. Where I hunt, and how I hunt, the PRC doesn't do anything significantly better than what would surround it.
"Want" however, is an entirely different thing, lol.
"Want" however, is an entirely different thing, lol.
This is really where the struggle is haha
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Don't they first have to make a pitstop at 6mm Creedmoor?
Not if they are smart! : )
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It's really not that interesting. It's 105 to 108 grain bullets at 3250fps.
It's also the second dirtiest trick for a deer hunting chambering, ever.
Effective is an understatement.
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Don't they first have to make a pitstop at 6mm Creedmoor
Despite the original question, I wouldn't really put myself into the Hornady fanboy camp. I have some other thoughts on what I might like to try, but going smaller wasn't really originally on the list. 243 of some sort could be fun though.
It really doesn't sound like you "need" one, but it sounds more like you "want" one and are trying to get us to help you justify it!!!
I just bought a 444. Did I need one, nope. Did I want one, YEP!
Only you can scratch the itch if its there, and it will always be there in the back of your mind, that want, until it is satisfied.
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I mean if you really want to play with a 6.5 PRC what action is the 7 PRC on ? Could potentially do a switch barrel just to try it out. If its a popular action I bet the barrel would sell pretty quick. Rather then buy/build the whole rifle. An if you really love it for whatever reason (I have one and do but I don’t have a 7 yet) Then just build a rifle around the barrel.
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What's the first dirtiest trick?
Weatherby Fan
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The 6.5 PRC is an outstanding cartridge for hunting and long range target shooting, one of the easiest to develop an accurate handload for, low recoil, has all kinds of aftermarket support for brass and factory loaded ammunition, what’s not to like.
I can tell you for sure you won’t regret owning one.
I can tell you for sure you won’t regret owning one.
These are the sort of enabling comments I'm looking for I think, hahaha. This basically mirrors what a few folks I know in person with 6.5PRC's have told me
