Loading on the low end for PRS - 6.5 CM

You would definitely feel a difference running 2650 vs say 2850, I think there would be some benefit, but not substantial, especially if you are running a well balanced heavy PRS rig.

I’m running 2750 with 140s in my 13lb PRS Sportsman rifle, I dont think slowing down my rounds would help me see more. A good muzzle break is key.
 
Sniffer said:
First point was trace. He said that when he went to the faster 6CM he found it much harder to see trace which for him was invaluable. He said that the trace sweet spot was around 2850 so 6BR etc were the better fit.

The second point was around seating depth. He said that each setup has a sweet spot or window for jump and with 6CM he found that with the high rate of fire and overbore cartridge even if he started on the low end of jump (ie rifle liked to run at 20 - 40 thou jump for best accuracy) he would burn so much barrel over the course of the match that it was beyond the upper limit for jump by the end and accuracy was suffering as a result so he was going back to something less aggressive that could last the match with optimal accuracy.
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Sounds like Satterlee's sop

may see possible trace but also seeing all impacts, hits and misses. even watching an edge hit may help with adjusting poa or holding for the next target

 
Benchrest not PRS but my load in an Ace Target for 6.5CM is

135gr Hornady A-Tip Match
Lapua SRP brass
CCI 450 Magnum SRP

42.0gr H4350 @2742fps

Have loaded up some with 43.0gr to see if the increase in speed gives me a tiny bit better accuracy. 42.5 opened up from 42.0
Also have some 153gr A-Tips to try but that won't be until spring as well.
 
Paul_T said:
Benchrest not PRS but my load in an Ace Target for 6.5CM is

135gr Hornady A-Tip Match
Lapua SRP brass
CCI 450 Magnum SRP

42.0gr H4350 @2742fps

Have loaded up some with 43.0gr to see if the increase in speed gives me a tiny bit better accuracy. 42.5 opened up from 42.0
Also have some 153gr A-Tips to try but that won't be until spring as well.
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Paul, be sure to try the Berger hybrid 153.5gr.
 
My 6.5 cm is getting wore out. I have been thinking of going 25 cm or 6 cm. I would assume for increased barrel and brass life, and spotting hits better, that slightly more case capacity won’t hurt accuracy too much if they are download a bit. My 6.5cm was spitting some shots and slowing down, so I went from 41.4-41.5 to 40.8, and it’s at 2650 now and it’s grouping ok again. It used to live in the 2730 range. ( 140’s )
 
going to try the 120 gr Scenars
gorby said:
Greetings!

Just looking for some thoughts on reloading on the low end for PRS. I have heard that it can be easier to see splash and spot misses. I have always loaded the higher end to minimize drop and drift... but thinking spotting misses may be more a priority. I shoot 6.5CM 140g and use H350.

Any thoughts on this?
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or lower the bullet weight, 120-130 , realistic for your distances?
Im giving for 120 Scenars a try
 
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