6.5 PRC ammo aka 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge is used for precision rifle shooting, hunting, and target practicing. Engineers at Hornady created this new cartridge by necking down the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum case, based on the idea of George Gardner (owner of GA Precision). 6.5 PRC bullet is sometimes referred to as a Creedmoor’s Big Brother, and it became popular for its versatility, firing a fast and flat heavy bullet. Learn more about 6.5 PRC

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NOS ETA 6.5PRC 120GR ETIP 054041406888 $3.43/rd $68.64 In Stock 16d ago 11m ago Acute Firearms
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 140GR ACCUBOND 20/10 054041610148 $3.45/rd $68.91 In Stock 56d ago 36m ago Defense Depot
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 142GR ACCUBOND LR 20/10 054041612326 $3.45/rd $68.91 In Stock 56d ago 36m ago Defense Depot
Winchester Match 6.5 PRC 140 Grain MatchKing HPBT (Box) 20 rounds 020892230392 $3.45/rd $68.99 In Stock 61d ago 2m ago Ammunition Depot
Berger 6.5 PRC 156 Gr Elite Hunter Ammunition $3.50/rd $69.95 In Stock 97d ago 28m ago Creedmoor Sports
Sako Powerhead Blad 6.5 PRC Ammo 120 Grain Tipped Expanding Copper Box of 20 - brass case 082442949536 $3.50/rd $69.99 In Stock 195d ago 28m ago Target Sports USA
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 140GR ACCUBOND 20/10 054041610148 $3.50/rd $69.99 In Stock 16d ago 16m ago GunZoneDeals
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 142GR ACCUBOND LR 20/10 054041612326 $3.50/rd $69.99 In Stock 16d ago 16m ago GunZoneDeals
Sako Powerhead Blad 6.5 PRC Ammo 120 Grain Tipped Expanding Copper Case of 200 (10 Boxes of 20) - Free Shipping - brass case 082442949536 $3.50/rd $699.90 In Stock 195d ago 28m ago Target Sports USA
Federal Premium Meat Eater 6.5 PRC Ammo 120 Grain Federal Trophy Copper Polymer Tip Lead Free Case of 200 (10 Boxes of 20) 50004544670595 $3.50/rd $699.99 In Stock 19d ago 55m ago MidwayUSA
Ballistic Tip 20 rounds 054041434577 $3.51/rd $70.14 In Stock 12d ago 25m ago Hammer Outdoor Sports
NOS ETA 6.5PRC 120GR ETIP 054041406888 $3.52/rd $70.31 In Stock 16d ago 10m ago Skogen’s Gun Supply
NOSLER E-Tip 6.5 PRC 120 gr Spitzer Lead Free Ammunition | 20 Rounds 054041406888 $3.53/rd $70.55 In Stock 29d ago 1h ago KyGunCo
Berger Elite Hunter .6.5 PRC 140 Grain Open Tip Brass Rifle Ammo, 20 Rounds, 50020 679459500203 $3.53/rd $70.59 In Stock 1d ago 7m ago Optics Planet
Tipping Point 20 rounds 810742029180 $3.54/rd $70.69 In Stock 12d ago 25m ago Hammer Outdoor Sports
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent 6.5 PRC Ammo 130 Grain Bonded Polymer Tip Case of 200 (10 Boxes of 20) 50004544659453 $3.55/rd $709.99 In Stock 19d ago 55m ago MidwayUSA
Barnes Bullets VOR-TX 6.5 PRC 130 Gr TSX Flat Base 20 Per Box 716876651306 $3.55/rd $71.03 In Stock 13d ago 5m ago Beebe Family Arms & Munitions
VOR-TX Long Range Rifle 20 rounds 716876650279 $3.58/rd $71.68 In Stock 12d ago 25m ago Hammer Outdoor Sports
Nosler Trophy Grade Ammunition 6.5 PRC 142 Grain 20 Rounds AccuBond Long Range 054041612326 $3.59/rd $71.79 In Stock 9d ago 18m ago GrabAGun.com
Nosler Trophy Grade Ammunition 6.5 PRC 140 Grain 20 Rounds 054041610148 $3.59/rd $71.79 In Stock 9d ago 18m ago GrabAGun.com
FEDERAL - 6.5 PRC 130gr Termainl Ascent 20/Box 604544659450 $3.60/rd $71.99 In Stock 21d ago 3h ago Brownells
Federal Premium Meat Eater 6.5 PRC Ammo 120 Grain Federal Trophy Copper Polymer Tip Lead Free Box of 20 604544670592 $3.60/rd $71.99 In Stock 19d ago 55m ago MidwayUSA
Nosler 40688 E-Tip 6.5 Prc 120 GR Spitzer E Tip Lead Free 20 Per Box/ 10 Case 054041406888 $3.65/rd $72.94 In Stock 1d ago 50m ago Shooting Surplus
Federal Premium 6.5 PRC 130gr TA Rifle Ammo - 20 Rounds 0604544659450 $3.65/rd $72.99 In Stock 19d ago 8m ago Sportsman's Warehouse
DEFIANT Munitions 6.5 PRC 143 gr. DDM Defensive Match 20 rnd/box 670087346874 $3.65/rd $72.99 In Stock 279d ago 28m ago Ammo Supply Warehouse
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent 6.5 PRC Ammo 130 Grain Bonded Polymer Tip Box of 20 604544659450 $3.65/rd $72.99 In Stock 19d ago 55m ago MidwayUSA
Outfitter 20 rounds 090255816228 $3.66/rd $73.22 In Stock 12d ago 25m ago Hammer Outdoor Sports
Sako PowerHead Blade 6.5 PRC 120 Grain Tipped Expanding Copper Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 20 Rounds, JASPHB65PRC120B 082442974910 $3.68/rd $73.49 In Stock 1d ago 7m ago Optics Planet
Federal Fusion 6.5 PRC 140 Grain Fusion Soft Point Ammunition 20 Rounds 604544659153 $3.68/rd $73.53 In Stock 12h ago 16m ago Cheaper Than Dirt
Berger 6.5 PRC 156 gr Elite Hunter 20rd 679459342100 $3.68/rd $73.66 In Stock 16d ago 56m ago SHTF Tactical
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 140GR ACCUBOND 20/10 054041610148 $3.70/rd $74.00 In Stock 63d ago 10m ago Skogen’s Gun Supply
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 142GR ACCUBOND LR 20/10 054041612326 $3.70/rd $74.00 In Stock 89d ago 10m ago Skogen’s Gun Supply
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent 6.5 PRC 130 Grain Centerfire Rifle Ammo 6.5 PRC 130 Grain SKU:2874675 $3.75/rd $74.99 In Stock 56d ago 2h ago Bass Pro Shops
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent 6.5 PRC 130 Grain Centerfire Rifle Ammo 6.5 PRC 130 Grain SKU:2874675 $3.75/rd $74.99 In Stock 55d ago 46m ago Cabelas
New! Berger Elite Hunter 6.5 PRC 140 Grain Centerfire Rifle Ammo 6.5 PRC 140 Grain SKU:3978959 $3.75/rd $74.99 In Stock 10h ago 2h ago Bass Pro Shops
New! Berger Elite Hunter 6.5 PRC 140 Grain Centerfire Rifle Ammo 6.5 PRC 140 Grain SKU:3978959 $3.75/rd $74.99 In Stock 9h ago 46m ago Cabelas
Nosler 40688 E-Tip 6.5 PRC 120 gr Spitzer E-Tip Lead-Free 20 Per Box/ 10 Cs 20.0 rounds 054041406888 $3.76/rd $75.17 In Stock 4d ago 3m ago DB Firearms
Nosler E-Tip 6.5 PRC Ammo 120 Grain Nosler Expansion Tip (E-Tip) Polymer Tip Lead Free Box of 20 054041406888 $3.77/rd $75.32 In Stock 5d ago 55m ago MidwayUSA
Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5 PRC 140 Grain Boat Tail (Box) 20 rounds 054041434577 $3.77/rd $75.39 In Stock 61d ago 2m ago Ammunition Depot
Nosler 40688 E-Tip 6.5 PRC 120 gr Spitzer E Tip Lead Free 20 Per Box $3.78/rd $75.49 In Stock 2d ago 15m ago DEGUNS.NET
Nosler E-Tip 6.5 PRC, 120gr, 3100 fps, Lead-Free, 20Bx/10Cs 054041406888 $3.78/rd $75.59 In Stock 90d ago 1m ago Impact Guns
WINCHESTER - 6.5 PRC 125gr Copper Extreme Point Lead Free 20/Box 020892231290 $3.80/rd $75.99 In Stock 21d ago 3h ago Brownells
Berger Match Grade 6.5 PRC Ammo 156 Grain Berger Elite Hunter Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 20 679459342100 $3.80/rd $75.99 In Stock 19d ago 55m ago MidwayUSA
Berger Match Grade 6.5 PRC Ammo 140 Grain Berger Elite Hunter Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 20 679459500203 $3.80/rd $75.99 In Stock 19d ago 55m ago MidwayUSA
NOS ETA 6.5PRC 120GR ETIP 054041406888 $3.84/rd $76.70 In Stock 16d ago 56m ago SHTF Tactical
HSM Trophy Gold 6.5 PRC 130 Grain VLD Rifle Ammunition 20 rounds 810742029197 $3.85/rd $76.97 In Stock 12h ago 16m ago Cheaper Than Dirt
6.5 PRC 120gr E-Tip (20 ct) Ammunition 054041406888 $3.85/rd $76.99 In Stock 13d ago 2h ago Cape Gun Works
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 140GR ACCUBOND 20/10 054041610148 $3.87/rd $77.32 In Stock 13d ago 5m ago Beebe Family Arms & Munitions
NOS AMMO 6.5PRC 142GR ACCUBOND LR 20/10 054041612326 $3.87/rd $77.32 In Stock 13d ago 5m ago Beebe Family Arms & Munitions
Nosler 40688 E-Tip 6.5 PRC 120 gr 3100 fps Spitzer E-Tip Lead-Free 20 Bx/10 Cs 054041406888 $3.88/rd $77.49 In Stock 17d ago 49m ago Ammo Joy

6.5 PRC Ammo

6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge aka 6.5 PRC is a rifle cartridge introduced by Hornady in 2018 and approved by SAAMI the same year. It is the short-action long-range caliber suitable for hunting, target shooting, and Precision Rifle Shooting.

The idea for its development came from George Gardner, owner of GA Precision. He wanted to make a cartridge specifically for use by Precision Rifle Series competition shooters and that would fit in the short-action receiver. After he settled on the 6.5 caliber, Gardner wanted to use the Ruger Compact Magnum case as a parent to his wildcat cartridge.

Even though Hornady (producing Ruger Compact Magnum brass) was interested in cooperation, at that moment they refused. Their capacity was limited due to the huge ammo shortage in 2013, as they were making brass for other popular cartridges.

Gardner went on to use a SAUM (Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum) and created a 6.5 SAUM. Even though this new cartridge worked well, Gardner still wasn’t completely satisfied with it.

Luckily, Hornady’s operations came back to normal and panic ammo shopping got out of the picture, so they designed a new cartridge according to Gardner’s original idea. Engineers at Hornady necked down the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum case and created what was described as a “magnumized” version of 6.5 Creedmoor and as Creedmoor’s Big Brother.

They created a new 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge, reducing some of the issues that older 6.5 rounds in the past had. 6.5 PRC is very versatile, firing a heavy bullet, fast and flat, with manageable recoil.

Popular brands for 6.5 PRC ammo:

  • Hornady
  • Federal
  • Nosler
  • Barnes
  • Berger

6.5 PRC bullets are available in different grain weights and from various manufacturers.

6.5 PRC Rifle Brands:

  • Axial Precision Rifles
  • Browning
  • Bergara
  • Ruger
  • Mossberg
  • GA Precision, Mauser
  • Savage Firearms
  • Horizon Firearms
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