6.5 prc reloading

[Rangerchad]

I built a 6.5 prc. 24" proof research carbon barrel with brake,tikka action. I started reloading with h1000, new hornady brass, 147eld match and fed. Primers. I am working my way up and am at 58 grains with no pressure Mark's but my velocity will drop out of know where. Here are some of my readings and pictures of targets. Just looking for some guidance or to see if on the right track with powder and other components. I appreciate any feed back.

Thanks
Chad

 

[Dooby]

Try ADG Brass. I get consistent single digit SD. However not getting velocity i want. But I'm using RL23. That said based on Hornady's loading manual, i should get at least 2900fps with max charge. @52.5, velocity avg is 2838fps

 

[Rangerchad]

So here is what I am getting now and it seems like I am getting more consistant. I am going to 61 grains in .2 increments. Hornady maxed out at 57.4 with H1000 and said you would get 3000fps. You can see I didn't hit 3000 until almost 60grains and I am seeing no pressure signs yet. I think I will see them soon, so I am thinking I will see well into 3100fps. I will keep you posted.

 

[jd5521]

I’d play around with seating depth at 58.6-58.8. Those look like good nodes

 

[Rangerchad]

I agree, thanks for the feedback. I'll let you know.

Thanks

 

[Rangerchad]

I just talked with barnes on a bullet and the said the 127lrx will work. I am a barnes fan so i have hopes but, whatever works. I am just looking for the best bullet.

 

[NVScout]

Tag for later

 

[Rangerchad]

So here is the latest data I have put together
The top one is barnes 127lrx needs a little work but I think I am going to drop that down to a node I got around 3100. Is 3250fps a barrel burner?
The bottom 2 are 147eld
59.7 is the bottom picture and looks like the one

I just found that my digital scale was giving me false readings once in awhile and thinking that's what happened in the middle picture with the 2 flyers

 

[ssteve]

So here is the latest data I have put together
The top one is barnes 127lrx needs a little work but I think I am going to drop that down to a node I got around 3100. Is 3250fps a barrel burner?
The bottom 2 are 147eld
59.7 is the bottom picture and looks like the one

I just found that my digital scale was giving me false readings once in awhile and thinking that's what happened in the middle picture with the 2 flyers

Did you ever get any further with the Barnes 127lrx? Looking to build a tl3 with proof barrel 6.5prc but since I am in California I can only hunt with lead free bullets. Not a lot available in .264 other than the lrx

 

[Rangerchad]

58.6 h1000 and .050otl is where it was pretty good but I am working a load up with H4350, I will let you know

 

[Dooby]

127LRX
ReLoder 23
6.5 PRC ADG Brass (Virgin)
BR2 Primers
BTO - 2.310"
22" Heavy Palma
SAAMI spec Chamber

53.5 gr (RL23):

Stats - Average	3027
Stats - Highest	3047.22
Stats - Lowest	3016.03
Stats - Ext. Spread	31.19
Stats - Std. Dev	12.74
Shot ID	V0
1	3047
2	3016
3	3029
4	3016
5	3026

 

[Dooby]

BTW ADG brass is back in stock

 

[Mopar man]

antone tried reloader 19 in thier 6.5 prc yet

 

[BL012]

Has anyone Tried H4350, R25, R19 with 143s or 130s?