DiRTY DOG
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Thinking about replacing my short action Savage barrel (243) with a 6.5 PRC barrel. 22-24" fluted heavy sporter type contour for mountain backpack hunting. 6.5 PRC has a 200+ fps advantage over a Creedmoor or 6.5x47.
I will be limited to copper lead free bullets so I plan on using the Barnes 127gr LRX @ 3100+ fps or similar Hammer bullets. There's very little data on copper loads, everything is geared towards the Hornady 143 and 147.
Anybody have experience with a 6.5 PRC and powder for the lighter 127 LRX? Temp stable only. R26, H1000, other?
6.5 PRC article.
I will be limited to copper lead free bullets so I plan on using the Barnes 127gr LRX @ 3100+ fps or similar Hammer bullets. There's very little data on copper loads, everything is geared towards the Hornady 143 and 147.
Anybody have experience with a 6.5 PRC and powder for the lighter 127 LRX? Temp stable only. R26, H1000, other?
6.5 PRC article.