6.5 PRC Light-Weight Build Part 2: Break-In and First Groups
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Here it is! First range trip with my custom 6.5 PRC light-weight hunting rifle to break in the barrel. All testing conducted with factory ammunition and a suppressor!
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Looks just like a Springfield model 2020 waypoint
Love the video content. You're one of the reasons I started building my own rifles. Just finished building my own 6.5 PRC. Blueprinted a factory Rem 700 action, refaced the bolt and installed m16 extractor. S.S. Douglas barrel 1:7.5 twist. Made my own radial muzzle brake. First groups are well under 1/2 MOA. Just waiting for better weather to do more testing. Keep up the good content.
Awesome! Great work!
Impressive.
I'm glad this build worked out for you.
I'd like to see you make a build around a 7mm cartridge.
Still waiting on my bighorn SR3 action to build my 6.5 PRC!!!
That's impressive with factory ammo!
Pretty basic. Sako powerhead 2 cartridges with the barnes ttsx bullet performs the same.
Yes!!!! Building one now. Defiance Machine Action, Proof Research Barrel, Ag Composite Stock, Triggertech Special, Hawkins Lower Metal, and now I’m sold on your scope!!!!!!!
Not too many things feel better than seeing the holes in a group all touching each other in a clover shape! Congrats!
Gavin.... Nice rifle with outstanding results. I bought a Christensen arms Traverse for lightweight semi-custom built rifle. Did a load work up after barrel break-in. After trying several bullets and heard great results N565....I found a 1/2 moa group with Berger 156gr EOL and N565. MV of 2966 with slight ejector marks on the ADG brass. Then I went hunting.
Had a great year in 2019 with this rifle and cartridge. Took a 6x6 bull Elk and a pretty decent pronghorn in Colorado. Then drew a Michigan bull tag for elk for 2019. Took a nice 6x6 bull that dressed at 560 lbs.
Needless to say, I love this cartridge and love the Berger 156's. Granted, it's all about shot placement with this round... With it's ballistics, I believe, makes it easier. You will have your nay Sayer's that say you need a heavy hitting .30 caliber bullet for Elk... But the swedes have been using 6.5's years taking moose. The two Elk I took last year were dead on the first shot and didn't know it. Michigan Elk fell over in 15 yards... Colorado Elk went about 40 yds. If I wouldn't of put another bullet in him, I believe, he would of dropped where he stood.
Your going to love that gun and round!
Looking forward to your load development. Nice job on the rifle!
My Build: Defiance Machine Rebel XM action, 26” 5R Bartlein barrel, McMillan A3 Sporter stock, Triggertech Special. Shooting 156 Berger’s at 3054: ADG Brass, 210M primers, and 57.2 of RL26. Sub half MOA, ES 8 and SD of 2.57.
You built it or you had someone build it for you ?
Sure Sounds like a nice gun.
I do reload but I am not a machinist and don't have the ability to build from scratch like this. Although heavier than your build, I have had my eye of the Bergara PREMIER HMR PRO rifle in 6.5 PRC. ...maybe someday.
I have that rifle in 6.5Creedmoor and the rifle is amazing. I even had my gunsmith cut the barrel to 16" and it is a beast with the 143gr ELD-X. Don't hesitate to buy when you have the funds.
Great video Gavin I think you made Ron proud 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Great to hear Gavin!! I started my build about a year ago bought parts and pieces here and there and then made the big buy, the barreled action!!! Mine is a Bighorn Origin with a 26” Krieger 1-7 4 groove LT Palma WTO switch barrel housed in a KRG Brovo, Athlon Cronus BTR with Nightforce light weight rings and a timney Calvin elite 2 stage. Barreled action built by WTO and I did the rest.....most of the parts were used on forums. Mine is a little on the chubby side lol weighing in at around 14# fully equipped minus ammo.
Sounds awesome!
Some day when i win the lottery 😁 I'll be able to do something like this! 👍
Kun- Laos
Same 😒
I need to quit watching videos on things that I will never be able to justify buying.
Yeah know what ya mean
Save if you really want one. It's more doable than you think.
If you are spending the money for lightweight, get a titanium end cap for the omega. They’re significantly lighter.
I run them on my hybrid when running .308/7.62 and .224/5.56. Not much money and the location of the weight removed (all the way at the end) makes a huge difference.
Nice! I'll look into that!
I'm liking that combo of ti action, CF wrapped barrel and CF stock AND Trigger Tech trigger. Pretty much my choice IF I had the $$$.
My 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro (6 lbs. 3 oz.) has-> stainless steel barreled action, >factory lapped barrel, >fluted barrel, bolt and bolt handle, >CF 360deg. wrapped stock, >2 lb. 12 oz. trigger, >burnt bronze Cerakote on metal and stock, >Talley bronze Cerakoted rings, Bushnell LRTS 4.5 - 18 x 44 scope W/G3 illuminated reticle. 1/2 MOA GROUPS W/HORNADY 143 GR. ELD-X AMMO!!
Yeah, not custom but "semi-custom". I live in Nevada and need a long range rifle.
Thanks for giving such thorough information in a quality video technique. I just did a 300 PRC for a friend and it shot sub MOA with factory ELDM's and sub 1/2 MOA with hand loads. Built on a factory Ruger 77 (tang safety), Lilja #6 fluted, Lilja 4 port brake in a Boyd's thumbhole, properly bedded and it just shoots! I just bought a blueprinted 700, AG Composite Privateer stock and a Lilja stainless barrel for a 6.5 PRC mountain rifle build. Now the wait...I hope my results are as good as yours! Great job on yours!
Lol, I'd pick a scope like that myself too because I like to aim small my self so long as it has a high zoom ratio so you still can crank it way down for near shots too!
Very impressive Gavin!
I built a custom 6.5PRC as well. McMillan A5 stock, bartlein barrel number 11 contour (medium palma) finished at 26" with flush muzzle break with 6 deep flutes. PTG blue printed Remington 700 short action with M-16 Extractor that was packaged with a stealth M5 bottom metal compatible with AI mags. I chose the 3 round Ruger 6.5 PRC AI mags from cheaper then dirt and 1, 10 round Alpha mag for 300WSM. It looked too long in my opinion!
Timney Calvin Elite trigger set at around 1.5lbs.
Spuhr 34mm rings and Spuhr rail.
Matched with my Athlon Cronus made in Japan, scope in MOA. LOVE IT so far.
I guess that minor curve in the barrel wasn’t a problem. Nice!
Exactly- you never know :) Paid off this time! (to use it)
I bought a CVA Cascade in 6.5 PRC and have only put 20rds through it so far. I’ve got another 20 and then I’ll be working up my own load with components I have on hand. Times are tough to start reloading a new rifle! Same goals though I wanted a light weight solid hunting rifle that I can shoot 1000+ yards on the weekend with and not break the bank either! Put a vortex HST 4-16 scope on it and for my needs/wants it’s perfect.
Awesome job. The level of want to it so infectious when I watch your vids is unmatched. Toot your horn brother you earned it.
The performance do not lie
Good job bud
Gavin, congratulations on a beautiful rifle. The rifle is almost perfect as it stands, but I would like to suggest a few changes: 1) add a 2" Picatinny rail mount for the bipod, 2) use an American Defense Manufacturing Harris Bipod Mount to quickly attach/detach the bipod, 3) replace the Harris bipod feet with Kahntrol PodMod adapters, and 4) use QD flush cups instead of the sling swivel studs.
When you can quickly and quietly attach the bipod, there's no need to lug it around attached. Then, you can leave the bipod or even multiple bipods in your backpack and choose the one that's appropriate for the situation you encounter. I find it's a lot safer when the extra weight isn't canting the rifle back towards my 6'7" hunting partner behind me as we hike.
The Harris bipod feet are OK, but they are often not what you would want in the field. The Kahntrol PodMod adapters enable you to choose from a variety of interchangeable Atlas bipod feet (e.g., rubber, spike, claw, etc) and you can even employ 4" Atlas bipod leg extensions to enable a 5-9" bipod to do double duty as a 9-13" model. FYI, I find it is much easier to load the bipod consistently with the Atlas feet.
I like the QD flush cups for two reasons: 1) I can quickly take off the sling when I get to my stands and don't have to worry about it waiving in the wind/alerting game, and 2) catching a stud on an object as the rifle is recoiling can cause accuracy problems on the bench or in the field.
Amazing it's that light with that big optic on there. Well done.
Thanks, I'm very happy with this rifle as a complete "package" !
Absolutely stud rifle!!! I have been building a rifle similar in my mind for a while and I actually started by buying the ammo, powder, factory rounds to start and primers lol 😆. Now that I know I can shoot it's time to build!!!
That’s a very nice 24v dually
I’m currently doing my build. It’s a left-handed Tikka action with Preferred Barrel Blanks 25-06 barrel, Mesa Altitude stock, Leupold something scope (haven’t chosen), and Mtn Tactical bottom metal. It should do nicely
Excellent Job Gavin! Beautiful groups! That is the Action I am going to do long range build with. Pierce engineering is in my Hometown of Lansing Michigan and they build awesome actions and custom rifles! Thanks for the videos of the build and first shots!
Awesome, Pierce is first-rate!
Man u did an awesome job love how it came together really enjoyed watching
THANKS!!!
Went 6mm GT for new barrel. ARC Nucleus, 20 MOA rail, ARC M10 mount, MPA Comp BA chassis, Trigger Tech Special, Atlas CAL bipod, X-Caliber 26" 1:7.7 3R in M24 profile. Sightron SIII 6-24 FFP Mil-Hash. Does 109gr Hybrids @ 2990
Coming from previously barreled 24" Proof Reseach carbon barrel in 6.5 creedmoor.
Strictly a PRS gun.
Nice!
That rifle is well put together. Very nice!
THANKS!
Beautiful rifle! With that scope and can your are in the sweet spot for mid to long range hunting. It may not be my first choice as a sheep gun but for most everything else it’s fantastic! My son and I are going to the Brooks Range to hunt caribou next year. Your build would be perfection for me. I am shopping 6.5 PRC’s for my son right now.
Glad to see you on the 6.5 PRC bandwagon!
Only needed to listen to the first 15 seconds to know this is an AWESOME video!
Thanks man!!!!
I have a 6.5 PRC in a RPR. Love it! Deciding to possibly build another 6.5 PRC on a MPA Chassis.
Very nice build! Your thoughts on your rifle was the same as mine. Altho i didnt build one.. i bought a rugar american go wild cammo 6.5 creed and am using it for both hunting and long range. So far its been wonderful. I took a deer this season with handloaded eld x 143 gr and it completely destroyed the deer's heart. DRT! I enjoy your videos and learn alot. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome- sounds like you've got a great "bang for the buck" package there!
The Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor is the "sleeper" rifle of all "sleepers". Light, cheap, accurate, consistent results. Well chosen.
@@jameskliewer5809 thank you. It has proven its worth in both platforms. And i totally agree with you!
I'm in the process of building a 6.5 PRC with a 19" Carbon Six barrel, factory remington action that is trued up, mdt aluminum chassis and thunder beast Suppressor. I'm hoping to get 2900 fps with 143 eldx handloads.
I dont have one yet but I'm saving for it. I'm loving what this round is capable of without the traditional magnum recoil and weight
Absolutely love it. Only change I'd make is a different scope. I'd go with something starting with 3x and topping out around 18x or whatever. Just for when you have that surprise buck pop up at less than 100 yards.
Someday it would be great if you would dive into muzzle loading rifles and apply your pragmatic approach to dispelling the folklore of what it takes to shoot these rifles accurately and most importantly, the scieince behind cleaning and protecting the barrels after shooting.
My 2 favorite cartridges right now are 6.5 PRC and 280 Ackley. I've thought about building a 7mm WSM, but it hasn't happened yet.
I have a very simular build. 6.5 prc ridgeline barreled action manners eh1 triggertech trigger and a mark 5 3.6-18. Also near manufacturing alpha hunter mount. Mine is geared to be a little more lightweight for backcountry hunting. Loving the content you put out. Great work
Now I can't wait to finish my 6.5 PRC AR10 project with a 32" 1/7 deep fluted heavy barrel for F class type shooting.
I think it's a awesome build, I'd love to build a 6.5 prc maybe on a rem700 long action magnum
Springfield Armory just built this rifle:)
I thought the same thing lol
Beautiful rifle! I love the thought and attention going into every detail. Obviously it is paying massive dividends with the final result! I look forward to seeing what you do in the future!
Also really like the looks of that benchmark stock.
I have the new ruger Hawkeye 6.5 prc long range target. Leopold mark4 8.5-25 scope. I shoot hornady 143 eldx factory. After 12 shots it's less than .25 groups at a hundred. I've got both rifles that are matching. A 300 win mag in the same setup. Hope to hear back from u. Great video thou
Awesome results!
Im building a 6.5PRC at this time with the following stuff.
Borden Alpine Magnum action with pinned recoil lug
Hart #3 24 inch barrel threaded 1/2x28 and with Borden brake
Hinged floorplate system with box, follower/spring and custom screws
trigger tech trigger 2 1/4#
Black xylon coated
Thunder beast ultra 9.
Swarovski X5 5x25x56
Have not decided on stock at this time
Awesome man!!! can't wait to find ammunition for mine.
Liking the mark 5
Hi Gavin, Love your Channel and your work. I have just started working on my Tikka UPR in 6.5 PRC. It is already showing signs of being a tac driver and I havent even shot 50 rounds out of it yet. I managed to get some Bertram brass from one of the local manufacturers here in Australia and am using the 140gn Hornady eldx and ADI AR2217 powder. We have restrictions on using surpressors here so I have a American Precision Arms Little Bastard Brake that rounds off the rifle beautifully.
Yeah, looking to build something VERY similar to this - probably not 7x. I'm going to watch part 1 now. Need to decide if I can handle doing it all on my own (bedding, etc)
I'm about to start my 6.5 prc build soon. Thanks for the info it's very helpful.
I literally have two rifle exactly like that setup, one with a nightforce one with a huskemaw
Nice work Gavin! 6.5 prc might be my next choice for an all around rifle. Thank You, keep it coming! 👍😁
Looks like a really great setup and obviously great results.
Great build and vIDEO. Built 6.5 prc and like it. Rem700 la in xlr chassis with xcaliber remage style barrel from crown ridge burris xtr 2
Nice! That precision work paid off! Your teaching us all some incredible gunsmithing details. I wish I could build one like that but I am not able to right now. I did just buy a 6.5PRC Ruger Hawkeye Long Range and a Arken 6-24power scope but wont really do much beyond typical 100yd sighting in until springtime. I guess the target MOA will still be there. I bought plenty of both Hornady loads so I will find out. Congrats again on a beautiful rifle!
I've had great results with that precision Hunter in my tikka CTR in 308 single digit es from factory ammo dropped my moose nice and easy as well
I like the rifle build. Great job.
Wonderful build but very expensive
Great video and awesome build. I am getting ready to build (have built) a 6.5 PRC to match my 28 Nosler and 260 Rem. With the 28, I tend to get horizontal groups but now will check the barrel clearance. Thanks!
Good deal, glad you enjoyed the build! Good luck with your build...
@@Ultimatereloader Your build is making rethink some of my components. I am interested in the Benchmark products, will check them out. Thanks for all the information you provided us!
That’s cool all I’m building an AR 10 6.5 PRC platform I think that’s more attractive than a boat action
I run a 6.5 PRC Christians arms ridge runner it's very impressive. My handloads are better than the factory for my rifle! I worked up a couple different bullet weights that shoot 1/2 moa!
Awesome, got to love that!
@@Ultimatereloader yes the Hornady shoot really well. I've played with some noslers not really impressed! Right now I'm working on my 220 Swift Ruger M77 that I just bought. Just put a new trigger in it getting ready for glass bedding!
@@Ultimatereloader just living the dream! Work hard play hard 💪!
That's the way!
Props to MK Machining!
Yes, they make good products!
I love your channel. I've learn so so much!
That is my next caliber. Nice build.
Solid choice on caliber, and THANKS!
Awsome build sir.
I'm planning a build like yours but with a tikka action and a proof prefit , hopefully in 7 saum.
Haven't decided on a stock yet .
But leaning MPA
check out tikkaperformance.com for some good parts for that build
Checkout the GRS stocks. I’ve got three of them on my Tikkas. 7 SUAM is my next build, also on a Tikka T3.
Man just found out from proof today that they don't offer a 7 saum in a prefit for the tikka....unless I get a Smith to chamber and thread a blank...
More research now lol
@@falba1492 hows the weight on those stocks...good quality?
paul ri The laminated stocks are 3 lbs., but they have different options. Quality is first rate, like nothing comes close.
Gavin, you should totally just have videos that are hours of you just working on barrels/actions/lathe and set it to the music like Larry Potterfield used to in the MidwayUSA videos, I could watch content like that for hours haha
Nice build. Welcome to the 1/2 MOA hunting club. Now build one in 270 win.
Hi, I had noticed exactly the same thing almost every time I made some tests on the action screws : the rifle shoots almost always better when you apply the same torque or a bit more on the front screw as the rear.
It reminds me also a Savage rifle that gave weird inconsistent accuracy depending on the way I was holding it (it has 3 action screws instead of 2, why???). When you screw the action on a stock that doesnt fit (bad bedding), you bend both parts and get something like a "spring" ; because you cannot exert se same pressure on the stock every time, this "spring" will react differently to the vibrations caused by each shot, so the barrel cannot vibrate 2 times the same way and send each bullet in the same direction. Barrel hamonics can affect the point of impact of about 1 MOA and sometimes more, getting consistent barrel harmonics is the key.
Looks pretty sweet. Seems heavier than lightweight imo.
I'm debating the 6.5prc and 7mm PRC.... also 1 do all vs 2 rifles, with the 2nd being ultra lightweight sheep rifle in 6.5prc, but if the 1st do all is the 7prc....light vs ultralight,
i am learning more everyday. nice build.
Good on you, what a ripper!
That scope is a third of the weight, ha! Nice glass Gavin 👌
Beautiful rig. It's one of my favorites calibers. The one that can do all. How about now a 6mm PRC!! Yes, it's right 6 PRC...neckle down that brass from the 6.5 and put a 26" barrel 6mm barrel and make some 105 Berger hybrid bullets, voila! 3490 fps more or less ;)
MarkandSam after work- 4aw here on CZcams did a 6 rsaum ,which is the parent cartridge essentially from GAP to the 6.5 PRC. It shoots amazing at ELR distances. Cool cartridge.
Super nice build, I would love to build on the 6.5 prc
I am going to purchase a prc in the near future. I’m thinking hard on a Bergara hmr. I have a 6.5 Creedmoor which i love and also a nice 6.5x55 Swede. I think I’m hooked on the 6.5’s lol
I'm building a 6.5 PRC on a bighorn origin action, rock creek barrel, TT special, and setting it in a masterpiece arms ESR chassis. then I'll top it with an Athlon Cronus BTR UHD mil scope.
Building almost the exact 6.5 PRC rifle!
Defiance Ruckus XM Hunter
Proof Research Carbon Prefit
Manners Elite Tactical PRS1 Stock
Altus Sage Flats Camo
Hawkins Precision M5 DBM
Leupold Mark5hd 7-35x56
Triggertech Special
Stock is 4 months out
Great job Gavin, very impressive.
I think it's a very universal rifle that I need. We happen to have an AMAZING 1 mile range here in Ohio, that we accurately shoot our .257 Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor out to. The owner of the range is currently in the process of expanding out to 2850,,, so know I will need either a 6.5 -or- .257 PRC or a SAUM in same caliber. By the way,, check out the .257 131gr Blackjack ACE bullet that we run. G7 BC of .340 makes 1 mile easy. Keeping pretty consistent 10'' groups at 1mile. Come on out and I'll put you behind the gun and make a believer out of you.
Remove the huge scope and put something more hunting friendly and you are much lighter
Nice set up. I am running a Omega 300 on a 7MM Mag and it really shoots with very little recoil.
Hey Gavin, when you start reloading for it try using 62.2 gr. of Western Magnum with 130's. I used Norma 130 gr. Golden Target. Pretty good groups also.
Waiting for your load development video now.
That’s a beautiful Rifel Gavin! Nice work. I’d like to see a line up of all your rifles. That would be sweet!
Looking forward to the bedding video.
I love that new rifle of yours. I have a Ruger Precision, which I just bought today, but I would like to build a lightweight rifle like this one you built for hunting.
Love your video Gavin- Good job. Freak work! You neck that up to .284, you might have something there!😁
Don't want to beat as dead horse, but what ever came of the 300prc? That's like my dream rifle build and its fallen of the map.
More coming- more with the full-custom, and the 300 RUM to 300 PRC project (which will be full action blueprinting as well). Lots going on!!!
Great looking rifle, I recently purchased a Bergara Ridgeback in 6.5prc. I haven’t shot it yet due to the lack of recommended powder availability. My other Bergara is an awesome shooter, so I’m expecting the ridgeback to be as well. Can’t wait till your load work up video, I was hoping to use H1000, but that powder is basically non existent at the moment.
I need more powders as well- I noticed Hornady has load data for Magnum, perhaps I'll start there :)
Awesome! Terrific job!!!
IM building Defiance ANTI , Proof Research 6.5 PRC 1:7.5 twist carbon fiber wrapped barrel, Trigger tech trigger, MDT hnt26 , Area 419 Hellfire brake cant wait to shoot.
Still hoping for some 7mm and gel testing sometime. Amazing build!! I can't wait to see a long rang vid on it.
Building one pretty close to this. Blueprinted Remington 700 LA with Proof Sendero barrel. Can’t find your stock anywhere but I’ll find one similar. (The ergonomics of yours looks fantastic!) with a Nightforce NX8
Sweet build but too heavy for the type of hunting I do. I think a lighter scope and no suppressor would be more ideal.