I know this is an old video but your mention of the love of Christ and just your general kindness and joy has made this one of my favorite channels. You’re the bomb Piet! Glad to know you’re a brother in Christ.

The cartridge i choose as my do all caliber was 7mm-08. Light and heavy bullets, factory ammunition, high BC bullets, low recoil, easy to find/resize brass from other calibers and so on.

@todsimpkins8908

2 жыл бұрын

best hunting cartridge there is. anything from coyote to elk.

@phild9813

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one. I think the 308 beats it out for me. Although if I’m limited to only one, I’d want something that shoots heavier bullets with a bit more oomph, so I might have to go to the 30-06.

@patrickgallagher4344

2 жыл бұрын

Not enough velocity for me! The 7mm caliber is a good start though!

@j.r.6271

2 жыл бұрын

Anything between 7mm-08 & 280 AI to .30-06 is hard to beat.

@danishshooterhunter

2 жыл бұрын

The reason I went with the 7-08 is that I also use it for PRS competitions and with the 7mm I can get higher BC freedom seeds

My choice would be .308. While it is not the best at any one thing, it can be used for pretty much anything and it would be pretty good at most things and would cost less. Key advantages: 1) Factory ammo is widely available in an equally wide range of projectiles and loadings at good prices, 2) Components for reloading are just as widely available and priced with a large library of well tested loading data, 3) Barrel life is significantly longer which also drives down the cost, 4) You can ethically hunt pretty much anything with it. 1st runner up: 6.5CM - It has many of the same key advantages as .308 however it just scores a little lower. I couldn’t bring myself to choose it because, while it is better in precision shooting matches, the factory ammo is a little more expensive than .308, barrel life is less than .308 and it hits a little less hard than .308 at the distances I would be comfortable ethically hunting at. Because of these things I just couldn’t choose it as my “1 do it all caliber/cartridge”, though with some skillful debate someone might be able to change my mind. There are two that I would have really like to have chosen but just couldn’t in the end because of some of their disadvantages. 7mm-08: I would love this one because it sits almost perfectly in the sweet spot between .308 and 6.5CM. In the end I couldn’t choose this because of factory ammo availability and cost. It just isn’t popular enough to get the economy of scale and availability as .308 and 6.5CM. 6.5PRC: I totally understand why Piet chose this as it really adds the extra bit of velocity/range/energy that the 6.5CM is missing. I just couldn’t choose it because, in the US at least, factory ammo is harder to come by and is 2-3x more expensive than 6.5CM and .308 and reloading is more expensive as well. Also the shorter barrel life is a killer, again adding additional expense. 6.5PRC ends up being just too expensive for me to be able to choose as my “1 do it all caliber/cartridge’ it even though I really wanted it to be my first choice. It think we are just a few years to early for this to be “The One”. Talk to me again in 5 years and we will see. Maybe the cost of ammo/reloading will have dropped enough by then that only barrel life will be the the issue.

Personally, I'm a fan of the 7mm-08. It'll do just about anything I would ever need a bolt gun to do. And it's reloader friendly.

@TimKollat

Жыл бұрын

cant find 7-08 ammo or components anywhere right now or at the very best slim pickings

243 ..... 7-08 ..... 308 ..... brass can be used for multiple popular calibers . Each are ballistic performers . Reasonable recoil . Military round or brass . Huge assortment of projectiles to choose from in already made rounds or hand loaded . Main reasons most own one of these

Piet: "You can get .308 anywhere" Me looking at empty shelves at local sporting goods stores: "Nope."

@HuskyKMA

3 жыл бұрын

Oddly, I see 6mm Creedmoor everywhere still. Only cartridge on the shelves.

@JordanStreun

3 жыл бұрын

Much less 6.5 PRC I didn’t see it on any shelves when we had ammo available.

@EdAb

3 жыл бұрын

Ya but, if you went to one of your shooting buddies and said, "hey, can you lend me a few rounds?" They'd likely have 308, or even 6.5 CM. Highly unlikely they'd have 6.5 PRC. I reserve the right to be wrong.

@tiputipu777

3 жыл бұрын

We got a shit ton of 308 everywhere here

@briansewelloutdoors8404

2 жыл бұрын

@@tiputipu777 we dont have shit in washington

Yes, I agree. The 30-06 is the perfect round. From mice to monsters, it will do it all.

@Lure-Benson

Жыл бұрын

Waring alert for another delusional 30-06 fanboy! Guiding in Alaska since 1989 for Brown bears and Yukon Moose I have a nice salmon spawning stream I want to take you to with a lawn chair to sit there just before dark and through the night with a deer guns 30-06. In the morning I will come looking for your dead body and most likely a whole lot of torn up body parts! I have killed brown bears here and let some go that are 1200 to 1500 pounds. The reason I let these Hugh bears live was they had fur rub patches from just coming out of the dens in the spring. What is fun and educational is not letting the old bears know you are there to watch the bears moves and habits.

@bivouaqc

Жыл бұрын

It might be a little much for mice.

@bboness713

Жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of 7mm rem mag or 30-06. 270 can go most things very well too

@DominicZelenak

Жыл бұрын

​@@bivouaqc you can never make something too dead.

I agree with your choice Piet! 👍🏼 I own a .308 as well as a 6.5 PRC.

Excellent choice. I went with 6.5 PRC in a Ruger Precision Rifle. With factory 147g ELD MIT shoots .24” groups at 100 meters. FYI that’s my first bolt action and I bought it because of you! I want to do precision matches. Does have MDT hardware and Vortex optic

Here in the West, I’ve been a 7 mag man for years because of elk but at the range, it’s hard to psych myself away from the recoil. I now tell new hunters to check out 6.5 prc

@easymoney1776

2 жыл бұрын

A suppressor will change your life.

@tikka300wsm5

2 жыл бұрын

7 SAUM over a 6.5 prc all day and twice on Sunday.

@Lure-Benson

Жыл бұрын

If you think the light recoil of a 7 mm Rem mag is bad, then never shot the Tikka T3 ultra-light I own in 7 mm Rem mag. I have one of them ultra-light Tikka T3 with the skinny fluted barrel in 7 mm Rem mag that I like allot because it is feather light and so light on my back, I don't even take note it is there. Shooting heavy stoked reloads with 175 grain bullets it's a little beast to shoot!

I can’t wait to see your build plan. Good luck on your shoot!

Another great video. Perfect timing because I am looking to build a 6.5 PRC. Can’t wait to see the next video. I wanted to go with the MDT ESS chassis but its not available for the defiance ruckus xm action. Guess I’ll have to go with the ACC🤘🏻. Also want to use carbon fiber proof barrel. And definitely want to try one of your muzzle breaks. I like what you’re doing!!

270 for sure or 30-06 . You I can find those ammunition in any store . Perhaps not during covid 19 .

Yes.! My choice was between 6.5 prc and the 7mm Remington Magnum. My choice was the 7mm Magnum out of the two.

@richrudley2650

2 жыл бұрын

The 6.5 PRC is basically a 264 Winchester magnum without a belt.

I actually guessed the caliber correct, partially because I followed very similar logic when I decided to buy a rifle in 6.5 PRC a few months ago. It is a great cartridge!

@TimKollat

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of what my grandpa used to say about all the new "amazing" fishing lures. "They are all designed to catch the fisherman not the fish" (Its all about sales) This is what I think of when all these new "must have" cartridges come out like all the PRC stuff.

@joetrowbridge9603

10 ай бұрын

It’s certainly my favorite all around cartridge. All tho my .257 Weatherby is a stud !! And with the new bullets available in 130grans or better with 7.25 rate of twist barrel. 😮 the down range capability is absolutely mind blowing.

6.5PRC is an excellent choice. Really enjoyed load development for it as well. Can be taken in quite a few directions on application depending on load.

@freeandcriticalthinker4431

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is, what a nice round it is. You know it’s amazing how many guys are bitching about “oh you can’t find ammo for it.” I can’t wrap my head around owning a precision rifle BUT THEN expecting to go down to the store and buy ammo for it off the shelf! Haha. Maybe I was naive or asleep but I always associated reloading your own PRECISE ammo for your PRECISE rifle as one package and assumed that’s what pretty much everyone else did as well. Guess those guys on the store shelf ammo will never experience the full abilities of their precision rifles. Seems like such a waste

You nailed it with the 6.5 prc! If I am still alive when we are finished taking our country back, I will build one!!!!

Oooppppsss. Sorry guys, I won't disturb the host next time his making a video for us. 😂😂😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

@glefos3917

3 жыл бұрын

C’mon George. Good grief! 😀

I agree 👍, been shooting a savage 110 Ultra light 6.5PRC in a MDT LSS with their 7 round mags for a few months now, sub 4 inch groups at 800m. Lots to love about this setup!

@richrudley2650

2 жыл бұрын

Except barrel life.

I would go 7mm rem mag, lots of bullet choices, ammo availability (not right now), easy recoil, great for hunting up to elk size game, and great barrel life! Morning from east Tennessee

@mitchellnebrosky2765

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. 7mm rem mag is the best all around. I reload with the 195 bergers & it is amazing. I want to try a custom 284 Winchester or 284 shehane. You have any experience using them??

@dionysis84

2 жыл бұрын

Also agree. Its my favorite and I've got a wide range of different caliber rifles. If I had to pick one to do it all for medium to large game the 7 would be it.

@zander5344

2 жыл бұрын

300 prc

@ronniegillaspy

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree - My Rem 7mm mag is my favorite in my safe, and gets used the most.

@torreyintahoe

2 жыл бұрын

agree

Ha, had the caliber right. And ironically I was thinking 6.5 PRC before I ever even hit play to begin with. Good choice!

I'd go with the oll 270. It's flat, fast and can run up to and a tad bit more than 150gr in some case's. It is also more available here in the states than the 6.5 prc by far when it comes to being in stores in the sticks. The 270 doesn't get smoked balistically either, inside of 400 yards.

I will stick to my .308 Win. I have shot this for over 40 years, reload my own, and it has never let me down. It will knock down anything in North America, and ammunition is usually readily available even in country gas stations. I do not shoot over 300 yards because the forest is far too thick in Northern Ontario, and I will not accept wounding and losing an animal. Stay safe, happy shooting and hunting.

Yesss! Me too!! I thought you were gonna go 6.5cm, but when I heard you said you don’t have one yet, it was only the 6.5 PRC that remained..

7 Rem Mag would be my #1 choice.. I just bought one! Also, I currently hunt/shoot matches with a .270 win, and love it! Not a skookum choocher compared to some other lightning fast rounds out there nowadays, but It's ballistically superior and harder hitting than the 6.5cm within the ranges that I shoot/hunt. Not everyone will agree, and that's fine. The barrel life is excellent too. Keep up the awesome content Peit!

@tedarcher9120

2 жыл бұрын

7 saum is just better in everything

@yomama69s

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedarcher9120 Are you walking down to the local cabelas and finding factory ammo for 7 saum? no. Automatically discounted for my uses. It's a great round, dont get me wrong.

@tedarcher9120

2 жыл бұрын

@@yomama69s it's as if you can find 7 mag either now. You are going to reload anyway, and it costs the same to reload both, just need to find good brass

@yomama69s

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedarcher9120 I've got 7 mag in both of my local shops. Haven't seen 7 saum anywhere yet. Who says I reload? that's the point to sticking with factory loaded calibers. I don't have to.

@tedarcher9120

2 жыл бұрын

@@yomama69s how much do you pay per shot of 7mag?

7 Saum is one I’m interested in! Love the 7-300!

Got to go with 7. If recoil is an issue, go with 7mm-08 AI, if not, then one of the 7mm short magnums.

@christiaanlotz

3 жыл бұрын

708 for life!!!!!

@bigald9560

3 жыл бұрын

@@christiaanlotz love the 7-08. Just seems right balance for lots of things. Especially hunting.

@jesusisalive3227

2 жыл бұрын

7mm-08 is my pick. Lots of bullet selection, it will shoot 100gr to 162gr easily. You can use the 7-08 to kill anything from rockchucks to moose and never feel over or under gunned.

@TAWier

2 жыл бұрын

I own rifles in over a dozen different calibers but if I had to choose one best overall it would be the 7mm-08. Versatile, accurate, efficient, and readily available almost everywhere... it's a no brainer!

7mm rem mag hands down!!! Best cartridge that's ever been made to do a little bit of everything...

I was going to say 7mm rem mag. Interesting choice!

@AlaskanBallistics

3 жыл бұрын

That's my all around go to rifle in Alaska

@M240D

3 жыл бұрын

That is also what I assumed he would say.

@bradmorrison7941

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat a 7mm Rem Mag for all around go to in my opinion. Downfalls to a target shooter however are recoil, long action and belted case.

@ianfarr-wharton1000

3 жыл бұрын

First place 6.5x55, second place 7mm rem mag... The PRC is just a bad copy of the 6.5x55, The 6.5x55 was made by GOD. This S.A guy made this video for the yanks, every one out side the USA piss on creedmore and PRC 6.5 copies.

@broadsideassassinhuntingfi9039

3 жыл бұрын

I’d go 7mm/08. 6.5PRC loaded ammo is pretty scarce. 30/06 would probably be my second choice, based on the added extra jam, and ammo availability.

6.5 PRC is a perfect all around cartridge. I built one on a Tikka a bit over a year ago. There is a lot of new ammo and components coming out soon which should help it's popularity a great deal.

@gesheepistemology8050

Жыл бұрын

6.0PRC has better ballistics....for me 7mm PRC is the sweet spot, 308 and 6.5PRC next level as crossovers but 6mmPRC for cheaper PLR....I dont need cannons like 300's or 338...If I did want full LA I think 7mmRM and that would piss off 300WM guys! There are plenty of others for different purposes...22/250 fast, 7.62x39 or 300 Blackout subsonic, 223 cheap, 17HMR looks more fun than 22.

Just got mine a few months ago. It is definitely my new favorite. Had trouble finding 143 eld-x for deer season but was able to get to boxes of 147 eld match. Let me tell you, the forst deer I shot this season was with a match round. It was slightly 1/4ing away and right at 100 yards (I know.....) but i shot right behind and an inch or so above the knee. Let me tell you, it was like a high shoulder spine shot. All four legs pulled up and she dropped and didnt even twitch. The entry hole was normal but the bullet came apart, tore the entire top half of the heart off and exited in pieces on the far side making about a 1 inch hole. Would defiantly used the eld-x rounds if hunting something heavier like elk but have no doubt what this thing will do. With the un-named tunable muzzle break I never lose sight of the target now. I am having trouble getting brass and bullets (2 month wait) but once i get my annealer and enough brass i should be good to go.

I own one , love it. On deer and elk it’s been deadly, shoots fast ,flat and carries good energy at extended ranges. I must say I hand load and gives some advantages some people do not have. 140 grain bullets over 3100 FPS.

@stuartosborne5069

4 ай бұрын

What’s your load recipe? That’s great speed!

My guess was def going to be 6.5 cm. Close but no cigar!

@jankompan

3 жыл бұрын

he said no magnum, yet PRC is just magnum verson 6.5 creedmor :).

I load and shoot .308. Its not perfect but it covers all the bases!

I just bought a 6.5 PRC a few months ago and it’s an awesome cartridge

I dinged my optic on my 30.06 during deer season and didn't have time to evaluate the weapon. As such i used the rifle i bought for my son. The Bergara hmr 6.5 prc for elk. Two bullets later and 2 elk later. I may not go back. I am sold on its capability. The 2nd elk was at 564 yards and dropped like a ton of bricks. But the bottom line is shot placement made that possible. This particular rifle makes shot placement breeze. Bottom line, in my hands this is an amazing cartridge.

I have a 6.5 PRC and its great! The problem as of now, is the reloading stuff. You cannot find much in the states right now. I have alot but some people getting into it are finding problems finding ammo and reloading stuff. Just my 2 cents. Its an amazing round.

@nathanielpinkham5560

2 жыл бұрын

Ammo is a hard thing right now. I picked up a 6.5 prc earlier this year, I can’t wait to go out hunting with it, later this year.

@Lure-Benson

Жыл бұрын

Large rifle primers are just GONE. Small rifle primers are starting to show up. I even bought some Petrson brass in small rifle primer pockets in 308 so I can still go shooting. Using small rifle primers in 308 you can't use stick powders, or you get delayed firing Here in the Pacific NW powder is eased up then can be found.

This sounds like something that most men would do when convincing their wife they need a new gun. 😂

It is an awesome round. I have one and it is becoming my favorite very fast.

I thought long and hard about the 6.5 PRC and almost pulled the trigger on buying one, but I couldn't find any factory ammo for sale in Canada, none, locally or on-line. 6.5-284 is hard to find but I can source it so I went for this cartridge instead

6.5 prc's is a bit of a barrel burner 30 06 would be a good choice hello from Alberta Canada

7mm Mauser. Unfortunately not common these days, but still very capable, and soft shooting.

Good luck in the match. Thanks to a severe ammo shortage, my go to caliber would be whatever I can find extra ammo for. This week I found 40 rounds of PMC Bronze in .308 and 40 rounds of Aguila 7.62x51. I will just have to take what I can get.

Ou Boet, you nailed it with 6.5 PRC. I have one myself and starting my build this winter by me, maar sommer daar by jou 😉😉

The 6.5 PRC is just about impossible to get ammo for. I have 6.5-284 which is just as hard to get ammo but is ballistically similar to the 6.5 PRC. Presently building a 6mm Creedmoor on MDT chassis, see how that turns out.

@jeffreydweeks

Жыл бұрын

6.5 PRC is hard to get ammo for because the gun is flying off the shelves. Scheels had a few cases now.

@lurebenson7722

7 ай бұрын

In Oregon the 6.5-284 Norma ammo never has been hard to find and even with 308 or 30-06 all gone the ammo in 4 brands of 6.5-284 Norma has always been sold and even reloading brass is easy to get. It must be a regional issue to find ammo in 6.5-284 Norma. I own my AR 10 I chambered in 6.5-284 Norma that turned out to be the perfect match for the AR 10. It has worked so well the 6.5-284 Norma in the AR 10 it is one of chamber and build AR 10 uppers on to sell along with my AR 10 uppers for sale in all WSM cartridges.

I would have said 7mm Mag, but your right, it can wear you out. If I was to pick a 6.5, it would be a custom 6.5x55. Ammo is available, and when loaded to modern pressures it will perform as well as any fancy new cartridge's.

@dionysis84

2 жыл бұрын

I dont get the recoil everyone speaks of with a 7? I can shoot it all day without worry. Put a brake on it if its a super light rifle maybe. I shoot a 6lb rifle with a brake (300wsm) and hardly any recoil although it is snappy. Cheers

@lurebenson7722

7 ай бұрын

What can wear out ? Not any hunter is going to wear out any rifles because they aren't shooting matches that cause barrels to get hot and thousands of rounds off ammo fired

Sheridan Wyoming here lol. I shot about 200 to 300 rounds of 6.5 prc this year in wyoming

Just picked mine up today. bergara in ridge wilderness 6.5 prc. However ammo is scarce. Now I just need to figure out an optic and play with some loads.

My guess was the 7mm rem mag!It has always be my favorite!

@YTkenntkeinenDatenschutz

3 жыл бұрын

Are you a huntress?

@treydenfrench7009

3 жыл бұрын

@@YTkenntkeinenDatenschutz no the profile pic is a tiktok girl lol

7mm08 is a great round and underrated hello from Wisconsin

@birder4life999

3 жыл бұрын

My pick as well. From Colorado.

@cody182005

3 жыл бұрын

yup thats why i picked 7-08 as well. running 162 eld’s at 2740fps. its very impressive and accurate to 1200m in my conditions 👍

@brianconroy7514

3 жыл бұрын

My dad uses 7mm08 for white tail I use a 300 win mag!

@Freezer003

3 жыл бұрын

@@cody182005 mind if I ask what barrel length you're running and how far off pressure signs you are?

@oif3vetk9

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a .30 guy BUT that's only because that's what I'm familiar with. I was introduced to 7-08 a couple of years ago kind of by accident. Friend of mine has a Browning A-bolt in 7-08. He brought it to me saying it wouldn't fire consistently. I tore the bolt apart and sure enough the firing pin was bent. I order a new pin, reassemble, take it to the range. (he left me a full box of ammo) I didn't know what to expect recoil wise. I touched off the first round and fell in love. The recoil is low yet you know there's some steam behind it. It grouped very well for factory ammo that was a bit old. (just under 1 moa at 100 yds) Heck yes I fired all 20 rds. That's why they put 20 in a box right? ;-) (I did get him a fresh box to replace what I had shot) Yeah, I might have to get me a 7-08 just because.

As always a phenomenal video my friend!!

For me its 300 prc (hard to find atm) and 6.5 creedmoor. Love shooting both

I would say 308 it hits hard and in Australia its price well and you can get it in so many different types not sure in South Africa but i think you went with 270WIN

308-- I am pondering the 280ai--- shells are limited though--- but for all around cannot beat it.

I have a 270 custom build Savage, a M10 FLCP-SR 308 Savage (Tac Driver) and a 6.5CM Savage... all LH. Now I plan on taking a 270WSM and rechambering it into a LH 6.5 PRC in an XLR Chassis...

Great video and very interesting choice. My I thought you were leaning towards 7-300WM. Because of your comment about farmers requiring 30cal. I also like the 6.5 PRC sounds awesome, but was not sure about ammo availability in SA, etc.

7mm-08! It’s totally underrated.

@angelokordom8739

3 жыл бұрын

Just very difficult to get in South Africa, which I could get one

@MayhemMonkey1510

3 жыл бұрын

I had a bad experience with the 7mm-08 on an elk hunt. Don't take quartering shots with the 7mm-08 on an elk

Great video. I'm a new subscriber. My choice would be 6.5PRC. I currently have a 6.5 Creedmoor, 270, 223, 7mm, & a 30-06. I'm considering purchasing a new all around rifle and I'm leaning towards the 6.5PRC. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada

@markkev105

Жыл бұрын

Great choice, you may want to hold off on the 6.5 prc. The new 7mm prc are starting to make their way to dealers. Little more recoil but this is going to be a game changer for deer size and larger animals. Check out back fire on KZread, he has some great info. This is just my opinion, I love all calibers.

@brado647

Жыл бұрын

@@markkev105 Thank you for your advice.

I got a Bergera HMR pro in 6.5 PRC and it is my new favorite rifle. I agree it is an all around great round. 143 gr eld-x at 3000 fps is devastating on whitetail. Can load it down to 2800 fps and it shoots just like a 6.5 CM for targets.

@malachiwhite356

2 жыл бұрын

Any 120s chronographed? Can you actually get 3200 fps?

I go with 270 Win. Outstanding ballistic performance, wide selection of projectiles for hunting, target shooting, etc. AND it it a calibre that is easy in the shoulder, cal be shot all day long and I’ll stop there. Aha, so I wasn’t far off. 6.5PRC and the 270Win are very close indeed. The PRC will certainly fill the gap when using the round for competitive shooting, however, for hunting, the two calibre are nearly identical. I could be wrong but this is just my opinion. Down here in New Zealand, I would have no problem finding factory ammo in 270. The same could not be said for 6.5 PRC, yet. Great video and I think this will be the topic of conversation at the pub tonight.

.308 is the best I’ve ever loaded and used for accuracy, penetration, low recoil and power for hunting.

@mrjeffjob

Жыл бұрын

It’s about as close to perfect as you can get. Out to sub 400 yard ethical hunting ranges. The big fad now is bragging about 1000 yard game kills. Which just tells me how bad they are at you know, hunting?

@failingdisciple938

Жыл бұрын

I think harvesting an animal from 1000 yards means you’re good at hunting.

30-06... still one of the best and most versatile. You can push lighter 150s with reduced recoil and blast but unlike .308 you can also push a 200+ gr. pill that drops larger game DRT. As someone who lives in the PNW US the 30-06 is my "one caliber".

@willsurber7840

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely

I agree with either the 6.5 PRC and the 6.5 Creedmoor!

Another great video, thanks. Im a total novice but I find you videos explain stuff in layman's terms Im a fan. Please excuse my ignorance but I had to go and look up what the difference is between 6.5 creedmoor and 6.5 prc. I guess the point of these videos are to enlighten those of us out there with less knowledge and in that case this video is a success. Basically the 6.5 prc round is like a magnum version of the 6.5 creedmoor from what I can see online and I can shoot the 6.5prc rounds with my Ruger Precision Rifle ? Thanks again.

30-06. I know its out dated, but I just love it. Big enough to take anything in north America and a LOT in Africa.

@phalanx3803

3 жыл бұрын

its not completely out dated if its still able to bring the pain down range.

@jonathanrogers9961

3 жыл бұрын

@@phalanx3803 valid point, It will still more than get the job done, just not as easily or efficiency as the newer cartridges.

@texasaggie8449

3 жыл бұрын

30-06 helped win WWII. 👍🏻

LETS GOOOO!!! I absolutely love my 6.5prc and it is by far my favorite cartridge. Now I would disagree with the availability of factory ammo at a reasonable price but I was hoping from the beginning that you would say 6.5prc and also since it was the cover for this video. The content is great and I hope you do a 6.5prc light weight hunting build with a carbon fiber barrel and a video on that!

@drewarnold6362

3 жыл бұрын

Also, what’s your thoughts on the ec barrel tuner?

I'm surprised, purely due to its barrel life... but other than that. Very good choice. Awsome videos! And awsome products and product quality!

I love your choice. I have a 6.5 prc on order right now and should be here in 6 weeks or less.

@malachiwhite356

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get it?

Got 6.5 prc been built for that all round reason, specially now Lapua brass coming for reloading . 👍

I own dozens of rifles in various calibers. I have two in 6.5-284. It is a magnificent round and very accurate having won 1000 yard matches. My next rifle on my wish list is the 6.5PRC. It is also very accurate and packs a wee bit more punch than the 6.5-284 while producing less recoil. I think your choice is very wise for a do it all caliber.

@Lure-Benson

Жыл бұрын

My AR 10 I chambered the super match Pac Nor barrel in 6.5-284 Norma. The second AR 10 upper is in 6mm-284 win. Head spacing the bolt to both uppers I can change out the uppers fast to go to one or the other calibers

There’s a lot of good choices depending on what’s important to the shooter. Range, purpose, animal size, barrel life, etc. For myself, I choose the 308 Win. Tons of reloading data, long barrel life, wide bullet selection, bolt guns are compact, readily available in an AR type rifle (depending on where you live) and the list goes on. It only gives ground to the 6.5CM past around 300-400 yards and not that much until past 500. Like I said, it really depends on the shooter’s priorities. Great channel BTW 👍

Exactly great cartridge my dad has had one for a longtime

6.5 Creedmoor meets all requirements so far. After answer: 6.5 PRC is tough to find factory ammo, I can only think of Hornady, Nosler and Federal in limited loadings, my other issue would be barrel life

@freeandcriticalthinker4431

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine relying on buying factory ammo for a precision rifle. That defeats the whole purpose as there isn’t a factory round that can touch a hand craft precision load . When you compare the two , there is no decision to be made. That bares out not just from my experience but all the pro shooters around the world. They load their own of course.

.270 Win. but you would need a custom rifle with a 1:8 twist for the heavier bullets at longer distances.

I love these "technical" videos of yours Piet. Can you please make a video where you break down the technicalities of why some calibers are more or less popular than others for long range shooting. Why are calibers like 243, 270, 30-06 etc less popular than the likes of 6.5, 7mm etc for longer ranges. Also why are the 6.5 calibers outperforming the 308 lately in matches or is this not an accurate statement? Also the influence of flat base bullets vs bow tail bullets.

I had the first 6.5 PRC in Namibia so have covered quite a few uncovered territory. Only brass available was Hornady from SA, but now ADG and Lapua makes brass... massive improvement. I shot the 156gr Berger EOL @ 3035fps - barrel swop at 600 rounds. Guy with 2nd PRC in Nam, also ons 580 rounds and barrel dies not look good, so barrel life is an issue. Other than that, fantastic round.

@freeandcriticalthinker4431

2 жыл бұрын

Hey were you shooting max loads like that 156 gr. At 3050 FPS for most of the barrels life? How long was your barrels? Cuz That load seems maybe just a tad on the Hot side at say 24-26 inch length. Wondering if maybe that had a role? I only ask because I am about 500 rounds deep into my first barrel. Curious on what I am up against

My perfect rifle - Sako S20, but i went for 30.06 springfield instead for 6.5 PCR. Reason ? availability in central europe.

@Gaumik-c2l

3 жыл бұрын

Great choice similar to my Sako 85 Hunter Stainless chambered in 30-06 Springfield 💥

Either 6.5 Creed, or 243 Winchester... EDIT - I chose 243 because I've built & own two.

@tonygslc801

3 жыл бұрын

What twist rate are your barrels on your 243 Winchesters?

@R1j0hn

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonygslc801 My AR-10 has a 1:10" twist in the IBI stainless 18" tube, my Savage bolt-gun w/MDT chassis has a custom 20" Bob Jury barrel with 1:8".

Pete, I have the PRC from Master Piece Arms. Sweetest rifle I ever have owned. Yea your right, you can shoot that rifle all day. Cant say I have done that, but see that being possible. And don’t forget , you can push the Berger 156 grainers out of it and still hold high velocity’s (2950-3000 FPS) if your reloading on the high side when you want that. That round has kickass BC that really helps give that round a super ELR trajectory profile. It has a pretty high max chamber pressure rating considering other comparables. What are you waiting for?! 😎😉

7mm Rem Mag custom built. 180's at 3000, and it does everything.

I like how you said that Jesus t loves them anyway. Lol. Really appreciate your channel!

.308 is hard to beat for an all around cartridge. Once you get into extreme long range though, it’s not amazing.

@Bshwag

3 жыл бұрын

When compared to other long range calibers its not even considered passible anymore.

@briansewelloutdoors8404

2 жыл бұрын

30-06 has it beat for hunting

@reloadnorth7722

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bshwag Then you need to educate yourself on how the 308 is killing moose, deer and elk at 500 to 600 yards. I think that is long distance.

@nielrossouw7831

2 жыл бұрын

@@briansewelloutdoors8404 🤣 that opens a whole new can of worms! Love my 30-06 for hunting here in South Africa.

@czwarlord9243

2 жыл бұрын

@@briansewelloutdoors8404 when it comes to performance not alot of difference today between the 30-06 vs 308. Personally I like the versatility of a 308 usability in a gas gun and a bolt gun

6 mm improved. Superflat shooting light recoil wide variety of bullets. And it kicks all the other 6 mm ass. 87 grain 3200 feet per second. 1000-yard chucker. Been shooting one sense 1996. Started out as a 6 mm Remington was absolutely awesome. Chambered it to an Ackley 40 degrees shoulder. It is an absolute laser. If you can see it you can hit it. Krieger Barrel HS Precision stock canjar set trigger goodnight Mister Chuck.

What are your thoughts on the VZ 24 Czech Mauser 8-57mm for a light shooting do-it-all and no need for a muzzle brake? Iron sights go out past 1 KM.

I’m in the USA and I’ve never once seen 6.5PRC anywhere ever

@warrenlilly2091

3 жыл бұрын

It's too New 😉 to see🙈

@biggs8729

3 жыл бұрын

Give it a minute. The same was true for 6.5 cm a few years back. Now the options out number the .308

@brianstuart4203

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen anything but steel cased on shelves lately...

@levicummins7317

3 жыл бұрын

6.5 prc is everywhere here in the southwest wal mart even carry’s it

@parkerkimber2446

3 жыл бұрын

Between it being new and the panic buying that's going on right now it's pretty scarce at least in Utah where I'm at kind of got the short end of both sticks. But where it is a round introduced and being pushed by Hornady it's definitely not going to go away.

7mm Rem mag. Shoot it all day and hunt anything with it. cheers from germany

Howzit Piet, keen to get your input, looking between a .243 and a 6.5prc, for my daughter to build up to and 95% would be hunting off it and from smaller game and varmit and up to an Elk. Would also add a muzzle brake to assist with the recoil for her and I’d also enjoy shooting it. Keen to hear your take.

Would you consider the 375 holland & holland ? The recoil depends on the balance of the weapon. I use a 1914 hand made 375 h&h made by Holland and it doesn’t have much of a recoil. The express sights are superb and with a Zeiss telescopic sight it is as accurate as it any 30-06 if not better. I have used 235gr kynoch,250gr hornady,270gr brenneke and norma, 300gr KS RWS and 301gr TUG RWS. The 250 Hornady is for long ranges and the Brenneke TOG 270as well as the RWS rounds are good for just about anything. I did not care for the 235gr Kynoch. Amminition.

So glad u didn’t say the creedmoore ... I’m a huge fan of the underrated 6.5x55 Swede 🤘

What about a 30-06 Jou can change the grains of the point so you can hunt anything

@joshwoodward446

3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised it doesn’t get more love with the wide variety of ammo types.

Mine doesn’t meet the test of readily available ammo but love my 6.5 X .257 Roberts.

Good luck Piet!

How to build an ideal, all-around 6.5 PRC rifle: Buy a Bergara B-14 wilderness with the mini chassis.

The 30-06 is my first choice, second to none the 308.

@averageoutdoorsman9342

3 жыл бұрын

30-06 has been made obsolete. Stay with the 308.

@delucamartini5069

3 жыл бұрын

Lekker

@rockie307

2 жыл бұрын

@@averageoutdoorsman9342 30-06 more powerful and versatile if hunting large game further but 308 is a good choice as well. If hunting with a 308 just get closer.

@averageoutdoorsman9342

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockie307 dumbest thing I've read today. .308 shoots significantly flatter at long ranges and carries most of its energy with it. 30-06 packs a punch with the tradeoff of being notoriously inaccurate past 250 yards (not to mention its insane drop curve). There's a reason the U.S. military got rid of the 30-06. There's also a reason the U.S. military has used .308 in its sniper rifles for decades. Neither of those reasons are because the 30-06 performs better at long range. In fact, the opposite is true.

@rudolphferdinand3634

2 жыл бұрын

@@averageoutdoorsman9342 guy, you are OUT OF YOUR MIND! EIGHT rifles chambered in 30-06 -Springfield (plus an improved 30-06).You live in Alaska; it the bigger the better cartridges , and the '06 is right in there with a 180/200 grains bullet.

257 wetherby is the best all around! Harder to find, but blazing velocity, and enough weight to carry and knock down. Especially at the velocity it produces. More hydrostatic shock than 6.5 I believe. Look it up folks.

I too would have to go with the 6.5 PRC. My 6.5 PRC shoots light out, was easy to load for, is pleasant to shoot, and I can hunt or shoot matches with it. To all of the people saying “good luck finding ammo for it”, well that’s pretty much the same story for all of the popular cartridges in hand gun or rifle. I have shot, own or owned many rifle in cartridges ranging from 22lr to 50 BMG, and would agree that the 6.5 PRC is an outstanding all around cartridge. I was always a huge fan of the big 7’s due to the speed and ballistic coefficients over the 30’s, without the extra recoil the 30’s get with heavy long high BC bullets. But since owning a 6.5 PRC I seldom ever shoot or reach for the 7 rem mag, 7 STW, or 28 Nosler. No need. The 6.5 PRC does all I need it to do with less recoil. And the 6.5 Creed is a very anemic cartridge for bigger game IMO.

I’m choosing the 280 ai, runs with the 7 mm mag with the same recoil as a 257 way mag. A very efficient cartridge.

7mm anything is going to be the best caliber. How it’s chambered could be an interesting choice. 1 rifle for everything in Ireland 🇮🇪 would be a simple .243 with a 1-8 twist. You could do anything with it. From competition to vermin controle and red deer hunting. I have done it all with .243 with appropriate bullet choice.

@patrickgallagher4344

2 жыл бұрын

That’s just as bad as someone saying anything 6.5 is the best!!! That’s just ridiculous!!!

I think 7mm Rem Mag.. but I am partial as I have 2 in my collection

Excellent choice !!