When it first rolled out in the market in 2018, the 6.5 PRC Ammo resulted in mayhem. As a Magnum version of the 6.5 Creedmoor, it offers some solid advantages that the Creedmoor cartridge does not. The 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge is still met with skepticism by several hunters.

Does the rifle provide enough advantages to justify the switch to a new cartridge? Will the cartridge go out of style in recent years? That is what we are going to discuss today. We have created an in-depth guide where we share information about this new rifle and the pros and cons of buying it. So, let’s get started!

6.5 PRC vs 6.5 Creedmoor

The 6.5 PRC is known for its flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and more retained energy, thanks to its ability to fire the same bullet 200-250fps faster compared to the 6.5 Creedmoor. On the other hand, the Creedmoor has slightly less recoil than the 6.5 PRC.

If you look at it in a nutshell, that is how the 6.5 PRC and the 6.5 Creedmoor differ from each other. When we dive into the details about their differences and similarities, that is when the more important factors pop up.

Both the cartridges fire the same .264″ diameter bullets. Additionally, they were both constructed for long-range shooting which explains why they use the heaviest and the longest bullets for their calibre. Even then, the power column is not invaded. These are the reasons why both the cartridges use long, heavy calibre bullets.


The cartridges boast exceptional accuracy, and high BC and high SD can be used with the two cartridges. In addition to this, they are both known for their fast-rifling twist rate (1:8″ in most cases) which is needed for stabilizing the long, heavy, high BC bullets. 120gr, 140gr, 143gr, and 147gr bullets are most used by the 6.5 Creedmoor. On the contrary, the lighter bullets can be used with the 6.5 PRC, since it usually comes with 143gr or 147gr bullets.

Features of the 6.5 PRC Ammo

Even though the cartridge has rolled out recently and has a large following, it is still not a popular choice like the .270 Winchester or .30-06 cartridges.

The 6.5 PRC Ammo is 75.18 mm long, designed to fit the rifles with short or medium action sizes. The Ammo can be used with barrels that have a twist rate of 1-7 or 1-8. The 6.5 PRC features an absolute match precision at 2,200 rounds. This puts it in competition with other high performing cartridges, for example, the 6.5-284 Norma.

If you are aiming to upgrade your hunting game with long-range hunting, then there is no better choice than the 6.5 PRC. The 6.5 PRC allows you to use a range of outstanding bullets which are best suited to be used on an array of game.

Speaking of the availability of the cartridge, it is not as widely available as the other popular cartridges. This is because 6.5 PRC is only used by a small portion of the hunting world. Hence, it is not kept in stock by all the sporting good’s stores.

Finding this cartridge at a small gun store is highly unlikely, although the big retailers in the USA will probably have it available for sale. Another wonderful place to look for this ammunition is online stores.

Wrapping Up:

Hunters have a serious advantage when using the 6.5 PRC Ammo. Overall, the cartridge is well designed and boasts features that make it comparable to the more popular and powerful cartridges that are being widely used by hunters today. It certainly is a good cartridge to switch to!