Ridge_Runner
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or just more available? near as I can tell they are almost equal as far as ballistics.
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I learned long ago to pretend the belt is not there to get longer case life, I always set my sizer die so the cartridge headspaced off the shoulder.I own 300 and 6.5 PRC (love them both). I have shot REM Mag cartridges for the last many years, with much success. IMO-the beltless mag. cartridges do provide an edge of increased performance over belted mag's. The belted mag's are headspaced off the belt vs. off the shoulder. In my experience, the belted mag's are more finicky with accuracy and tend to offer less case life (with Lapua or Norma brass). I have switched over to the PRC's and other beltless cartridges and been happy.
Here ya go MikeI remember your 6.5 RM, Jim. I thought it was an interesting cartridge. If I had found one, I suspect that based on your posts I would have bought it.
how many times have we saw this in the past?The game changer between the two is the fast RPM in the PRC.
Not enough difference to make a difference.or just more available? near as I can tell they are almost equal as far as ballistics.
20 Years AGO!!! No way! Couldn't have been that long ago was it Jim.. Seems like just the other day you got that sucker!I had a Remington 673 Guide rifle in 6.5mm Rem Mag about 20 years ago. It was a fun cartridge to mess with. The 130 gr AB was quite effective on deer. Never had the chance to play with the 6.5 PRC...yet.
I think the PRC would be a better option due to brass availability.
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