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Posted: 5/29/2024 10:51:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lazyengineer]
What is this? This is new to me.
https://lockedloaded.com/product-search-results?search_text=6.5+prc&from_form=true $1000 for a semi-auto AR platform PRS application rifle in 6.5 PRC... That's interesting.   Any experience? |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 12:47:59 AM EDT
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Interesting. I love the PRC but haven’t heard a thing about these.
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Posted: 5/30/2024 9:01:26 AM EDT
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I am slobbering all over this thing right now. But I am NOT going to get one.
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Posted: 5/30/2024 10:53:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lazyengineer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jetpig: I am slobbering all over this thing right now. But I am NOT going to get one. Yea... I'm a big 6.5CM fan, but the 6.5 PRC is an interesting round. Its biggest flaw is that it doesn't fit in .308 chassy guns, so much more limited offerings and no AR10 offerings. Annnnddd here's a AR10 (or.. er.. AR10.2, shall we call it?) platform for it now. Interesting. And what else will fit in this platform? 30-06? Run a 230 gr Berger at Creedmoor pressure in a 30-06 in a fast-twist barrel and that's not grandaddy's old round anymore. TBH, I was thinking the most likely candidate for a semi-auto 6.5PRC was actually an SVD Dragunov; who's dimensions and even bolt head are big enough to make it work with some adjustments. But now I see this. Interesting. |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 11:14:13 AM EDT
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That thing is going to be a pig to haul around.
The 6.5 PRC is alright out of a short action, but really shines out of a medium or long action. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2024 11:17:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: Yea... I'm a big 6.5CM fan, but the 6.5 PRC is an interesting round. Its biggest flaw is that it doesn't fit in .308 chassy guns, so much more limited offerings and no AR10 offerings. Annnnddd here's a AR10 (or.. er.. AR10.2, shall we call it?) platform for it now. Interesting. And what else will fit in this platform? 30-06? Run a 230 gr Berger at Creedmoor pressure in a 30-06 in a fast-twist barrel and that's not grandaddy's old round anymore. TBH, I was thinking the most likely candidate for a semi-auto 6.5PRC was actually an SVD Dragunov; who's dimensions and even bolt head are big enough to make it work with some adjustments. But now I see this. Interesting. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: Originally Posted By Jetpig: I am slobbering all over this thing right now. But I am NOT going to get one. Yea... I'm a big 6.5CM fan, but the 6.5 PRC is an interesting round. Its biggest flaw is that it doesn't fit in .308 chassy guns, so much more limited offerings and no AR10 offerings. Annnnddd here's a AR10 (or.. er.. AR10.2, shall we call it?) platform for it now. Interesting. And what else will fit in this platform? 30-06? Run a 230 gr Berger at Creedmoor pressure in a 30-06 in a fast-twist barrel and that's not grandaddy's old round anymore. TBH, I was thinking the most likely candidate for a semi-auto 6.5PRC was actually an SVD Dragunov; who's dimensions and even bolt head are big enough to make it work with some adjustments. But now I see this. Interesting. Looks like they make a 300 Win Mag too. https://glfallc.com/firearms/long-action-rifles/ |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 11:26:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lazyengineer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: That thing is going to be a pig to haul around. The 6.5 PRC is alright out of a short action, but really shines out of a medium or long action. Yea, that's my concern. I already don't like AR10's to big, bulky, and jumpy (SFAR is a game-changer baby! and the SFAR much lighter AR15 sized BCG makes for a way less jumpy gun too). And this thing has the potential to be a stretched AR10... curious though, would be neat to see someone here relay their own experiences if they have one. |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 12:37:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: Yea, that's my concern. I already don't like AR10's to big, bulky, and jumpy (SFAR is a game-changer baby! and the SFAR much lighter AR15 sized BCG makes for a way less jumpy gun too). And this thing has the potential to be a stretched AR10... curious though, would be neat to see someone here relay their own experiences if they have one. |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 4:04:49 PM EDT
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PRC rounds aren’t really a hot commodity for PRS applications…
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Posted: 5/30/2024 4:45:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge: PRC rounds aren’t really a hot commodity for PRS applications… Really? I don't run the round, but I thought that was its entire purpose of existence. Is it not really satisfying, afterall? |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 4:56:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: Really? I don't run the round, but I thought that was its entire purpose of existence. Is it not really satisfying, afterall? The PRC is less than ideal in PRS. |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 12:42:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: No, we all shoot 6 GTs, BR variants, etc. The PRC is less than ideal in PRS. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: Originally Posted By lazyengineer: Really? I don't run the round, but I thought that was its entire purpose of existence. Is it not really satisfying, afterall? The PRC is less than ideal in PRS. That being the case, is there really any point to this round? |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 1:01:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Skg_Mre_Lght]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: That being the case, is there really any point to this round? |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 1:48:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: It's a great hunting round without the stout recoil of magnum rounds while shooting high BC bullets at decent velocity. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: Originally Posted By lazyengineer: That being the case, is there really any point to this round? Yup everyone I know that has them uses it for hunting. |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 2:23:21 AM EDT
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I'd be curious if this ends up being more useful than a .277 Fury.
The NEMO was already a pretty niche weapon, as a semi in 300 WM, so I don't really see the applicability of a 6.5 PRC in a semi, where you are going to burn the rifle out in 600 - 800 rounds if you don't REALLY watch the firing cadence and heat. |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 8:37:47 AM EDT
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I will just stick with my 6.5-284N bolt and 6.5 Grendel AR. Fits all my needs.
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Posted: 5/31/2024 9:51:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skg_Mre_Lght: It's a great hunting round without the stout recoil of magnum rounds while shooting high BC bullets at decent velocity. It’s my favorite all-around hunting round. |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 9:50:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MemeWarfare: It’s my favorite all-around hunting round. This. My son has killed more game with his 6.5 PRC that I have killed with any one gun. Deer, bear, elk, caribou doesn’t matter. It gets the job done. Loaded with heavies it’s a great long range round as well. |
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Posted: 6/11/2024 11:17:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lazyengineer: That being the case, is there really any point to this round? Great hunting round and target shooting with heavy bullets. Terrible for something like PRS where you have to be able to stay on the gun/target and spot hits and misses. For target shooting, F class guys are necking it up to 7mm and running 180 Bergers in it as it does offer a few benefits over a 284 Shehane. |
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