Leupold RX2800 TBR/W group setting for 6.5PRC?

[Drstrangelove]

Just got my RF delivered today and of course, the 6.5PRC is not listed in groups for setting the ballistic curve.
I’m shooting 147gr ELD Match at approximately 2950fps.

I’ve looked at Hornady’s ballistic range calculator and it shows...
1. At a 200 yard zero, a come up of 59.19” making the RF setting group 4-5. The manual does not specifically say use a 200 yard zero but it seems pretty well implied.
2. At a 100 yard zero, a come up of 67.82” making the RF setting group 8-9 which matches the closest listed cartridge to the 6.5PRC, (I’m just guessing) the 6.5-284 (group 8).

If anybody with a Leupold RX2800 who shoots the 6.5PRC with 147gr can chime in here I would very very grateful... what group do I set this rangefinder to?

Figuring the difference on the range is going to cost bullets and I can’t find 6.5 ELD 147g projectiles anywhere in stores or online. I’ve got a very limited supply.

Thanks

 

[Tokay444]

I have the same range finder, and use it ONLY for ranging targets. I plunk the range into my Kestrel for my shooting solution.
You don’t need a Kestrel though. There’s some great free apps out there like BallisticsARC and Hornaday’s 4DOF.

 

[Drstrangelove]

Yup, I like the Hornady program a lot. Will have to check out the Ballistics ARC. Thanks for that.
Would still like to have my RF come close to a proper solution since it’s there to be had... maybe.

 

[Tokay444]

Well, in that case, reverse engineer it with your ballistic calculator of choice.
Find a range.
Input to calculator.
Solve for elevation.
Try RF settings until the same elevation is resolved for the same range.

 

[Steel head]

I have the same range finder, and use it ONLY for ranging targets. I plunk the range into my Kestrel for my shooting solution.
You don’t need a Kestrel though. There’s some great free apps out there like BallisticsARC and Hornaday’s 4DOF.

Same.
2800 & 5700.

 

[Matches Malone]

Yeah I wouldn’t use the ballistic anything in the rangefinder. It’s great at ranging for the price though.

 

[Steel head]

Yeah I wouldn’t use the ballistic anything in the rangefinder. It’s great at ranging for the price though.

It’s a legit mile LRF and in good conditions 2600-2700 is doable on a tripod.

 

[Drstrangelove]

I downloaded the hornady app to my phone. I like it!
Does one use the 4DOF or the BC calculator? The output differences are minimal.

 

[Tokay444]

I downloaded the hornady app to my phone. I like it!
Does one use the 4DOF or the BC calculator? The output differences are minimal.

When I was using it before my Kestrel, I always used the 4DOF side.

 

[Steel head]

When I was using it before my Kestrel, I always used the 4DOF side.

Same.
with Hornandy bullets the 4dof works well.

 

[Drstrangelove]

Same.
with Hornandy bullets the 4dof works well.

That’s great. I just bought a Kestrel 5700 4DOF today.

 

[theLBC]

no option to pick something close and adjust the diameter, weight, bc...?

 

[Steel head]

no option to pick something close and adjust the diameter, weight, bc...?

It’s a pretty rudimentary solver at best.
For the average dude shooting a common hunter cartridge out to 400-500 at best it’s enough.