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Here are the results of my latest range outings where I found RL 33 to be the best powder followed by Norma 217. I can actually use the Hornady 6.5 PRC Match bushing die as a shoulder bump die. It actually comes out ahead of the 6.5 EXTREME, that I designed about 10 years ago On the 300 RCM case, if I stick to my design parameter which is pressures low enough to cause minimal case stretch.
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This actually puts the 6.5 PRC ahead of the 264 Win mag in all respects and would my #1 pick. That gives an MPBR of 301 yards (256 yard zero). However people are reporting very near the 2960 fps that Hornady are advertising their factory ammo with this bullet in the PRC. Hornady advertised 3100/3150 f/s for the 143 ELDX in the 6.6 PRC which I feel may be a bit optimistic.
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The author used velocities listed by manufacturers on their websites so the 6.5x55 would be at a disadvantage but I believe that the 6.5 Creedmore has a bit more case capacity under the bullet so I doubt that the Swede would best it given equal pressures. I easily have the 6.5 CM as the modern take on the swede and the most versatile choice in the group. Personally would be looking for recoil under 15 ft/lbs so the 6.5-284 would be my upper limit in selection. Looks like the swede numbers on the saami side rather than modern pressures most likely doing now so it would likely be a bit stronger than the Creedmoor but i get it for comparison fairness. Definitely find the ranges recommended on the conservative side across the board but still fine for comparison. Some additional thoughts after processing a bit more. I'm definitely biased to the non-magnum side of things. 260 Rem could be above the Grendel but Grendel i'd choose before i started into the big powder burners.just based on overall versatility. I do like the comparison data however for big picture viewing but my opinions would be quite a bit different. I'm shocked the swede ranked last.the 6.5 that kept the 6.5 thing alive, hmmm We each have our own ideas on this i'm sure. Since the 6.5 thing has been a hot topic lately.