The name speaks volumes! The hornady precision hunter 6.5 Rifle Cartridge is engineered for unparalleled accuracy, a flat trajectory, and impressive range—all in a compact design. With moderate powder charges, it delivers consistent precision, minimal recoil, and extended barrel life, achieving high velocities that extend well beyond 1,000 yards.
Often regarded as the big brother to the 6.5 Creedmoor, the 6.5 PRC is compatible with short and medium actions featuring a standard magnum bolt face. Its efficient case geometry, characterized by a long neck and a 30-degree shoulder, enhances performance. Explore the Hornady
Utilizing moderate powder charges that result in repeatable accuracy, low recoil and reasonable barrel life, the 6.5 PRC produces high velocities with performance well beyond 1000 yards.
- Efficient Design
- Dubbed the big brother to the 6.5 Creedmoor, the 6.5 PRC fits in short or medium actions with a standard magnum bolt face. It’s efficient case geometry features a long cartridge case neck and 30 degree cartridge case shoulder
- Best-in-Class BCS
- Verified by Doppler radar, the Heat Shield tip defines the effects of aerodynamic heating and retains its shape to maintain the highest-in-class BC over its entire trajectory
- Match Accurate Hunting Bullet
- Streamlined secant ogive with optimum boattail design + highly concentric AMP bullet jackets + Heat Shield tip combine for radically superior aerodynamic efficiency
- Devastating Conventional Range Performance
- With high velocity, 0-400 yard impact, the bullet continually expands throughout its penetration path. The thick shank of the jacket and high InterLock Ring keep the core and jacket together proving 50-60% weight retention
- Best Extended Range Terminal Performance Available
- Upon low velocity, 400+ yard impacts, the Heat Shield tip drives backward into the bullet to initiate expansion. Exhibiting controlled expansion with a large mushroom and 85-90% retained weight, the bullet provides deep penetration and large cavities