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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NORMA 6.5 PRC 140 PSP POINTED SOFTPOINT WHITETAIL RIFLE AMMUNITION 200rd CASE $1.50/rd $299.99 In Stock 1d ago 27m ago BattleHawk Armory
NORMA 6.5 PRC 140 PSP POINTED SOFTPOINT WHITETAIL RIFLE AMMUNITION 20rd BOX 7393923331454 $1.55/rd $30.99 In Stock 2d ago 27m ago BattleHawk Armory
WBY BRASS 6.5 PRC 50 Count 747115452781 $1.69/rd $84.55 In Stock 49d ago 54m ago Dack Outdoors
WBY BRASS 6.5 PRC 50 Count 747115452781 $1.70/rd $84.79 In Stock 15d ago 2h ago Defense Depot
NORMA 20166592 6.5PRC 140 PSP WHITETAIL 20/10 7393923331454 $1.70/rd $33.99 In Stock 21d ago 4m ago GunZoneDeals
Norma Ammunition 20166592 Dedicated Hunting Whitetail 6.5 PRC 140 Gr Pointed Soft Point (PSP) 20 Rounds Per Box 7393923331454 $1.77/rd $35.35 In Stock 16d ago 23m ago Beebe Family Arms & Munitions
NORMA 20166592 6.5PRC 140 PSP WHITETAIL 20/10 7393923331454 $1.78/rd $35.54 In Stock 21d ago 47m ago Skogen’s Gun Supply
Norma Dedicated Hunting Whitetail Brass 6.5 PRC 140 Grain 20-Rounds PSP 7393923331454 $1.78/rd $35.59 In Stock 14d ago 11m ago GrabAGun.com
Hornady, Match, 6.5 PRC, 147 Grain, ELD Match, 20 Round Box 090255816204 $1.80/rd $36.00 In Stock 16d ago 22m ago Sentry Ammo
WBY BRASS 6.5 PRC 50 Count 747115452781 $1.80/rd $90.15 In Stock 29d ago 4m ago Guns 2 Ammo
WBY BRASS 6.5 PRC 50 Count 747115452781 $1.80/rd $90.15 In Stock 29d ago 29m ago Locked Loaded
Hornady 81620 Match 6.5 PRC 147 gr Extremely Low Drag-Match 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816204 $1.83/rd $36.55 In Stock 57d ago 54m ago Dack Outdoors
NORMA 10166462 6.5PRC 143 GOLDEN TRGT BTHP 20/10 7393923325460 $1.85/rd $36.99 In Stock 14d ago 4m ago GunZoneDeals
NORMA 20166592 6.5PRC 140 PSP WHITETAIL 20/10 7393923331454 $1.86/rd $37.11 In Stock 16d ago 46m ago Tombstone Tactical
Hornady 81621 Precision Hunter 6.5 PRC 143 gr Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816211 $1.87/rd $37.38 In Stock 15d ago 2h ago Defense Depot
WBY BRASS 6.5 PRC 50 Count 747115452781 $1.88/rd $93.87 In Stock 17d ago 6m ago The Armory at LTT
Hornady 81621 Precision Hunter 6.5 PRC 143 gr Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816211 $1.88/rd $37.67 In Stock 17h ago 54m ago Dack Outdoors
Hornady Match 6.5 PRC 147 Grain 20-Rounds ELD Match 090255816204 $1.88/rd $37.69 In Stock 14d ago 11m ago GrabAGun.com
Norma Ammunition 20166592 Dedicated Hunting Whitetail 6.5 PRC 140 Gr BTHP 20 Per Box $1.89/rd $37.75 In Stock 27m ago 116d ago Wholesale Hunter
Hornady 81621 Precision Hunter 6.5 PRC 143 gr Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816211 $1.90/rd $37.99 In Stock 44d ago 4m ago GunZoneDeals
Norma 6.5 PRC 140 Gr BTHP Whitetaili Dedicated Hunting 20/Box $1.90/rd $37.99 In Stock 2d ago 33m ago Sportsmans Outdoors Superstore
NORMA 20166592 6.5PRC 140 PSP WHITETAIL 20/10 7393923331454 $1.92/rd $38.39 In Stock 18d ago 26m ago SHTF Tactical
Norma Ammunition 10166462 Dedicated Precision Golden Target Match 6.5 PRC 143 Gr Hollow Point Boat-Tail (HPBT) 20 Rounds Per Box 7393923325460 $1.93/rd $38.66 In Stock 14d ago 23m ago Beebe Family Arms & Munitions
Norma Dedicated Precision Golden Target Match Brass 6.5 PRC 143 Grain 20-Rounds HPBT 7393923325460 $1.94/rd $38.79 In Stock 14d ago 11m ago GrabAGun.com
NORMA 10166462 6.5PRC 143 GOLDEN TRGT BTHP 20/10 7393923325460 $1.94/rd $38.88 In Stock 14d ago 47m ago Skogen’s Gun Supply
Hornady 81620 Match 6.5 PRC 147 gr Extremely Low Drag-Match 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816204 $1.95/rd $38.96 In Stock 24d ago 47m ago Skogen’s Gun Supply
Hornady Match 6.5 PRC 147 gr Extremely Low Drag-Match Rifle Ammunition 20 Box 090255816204 $1.96/rd $39.27 In Stock 14d ago 27m ago BattleHawk Armory
WBY BRASS 6.5 PRC 50 Count 747115452781 $1.97/rd $98.63 In Stock 16d ago 3m ago Acute Firearms
Norma Ammunition 20166592 Dedicated Hunting Whitetail 6.5 PRC 140 gr Pointed Soft Point (PSP) 20 Per Box/ 10 Cs 7393923331454 $1.98/rd $39.51 In Stock 14d ago 29m ago White Birch Armory
Hornady 81620 Match 6.5 PRC 147 gr Extremely Low Drag-Match 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816204 $1.99/rd $39.80 In Stock 29d ago 29m ago Locked Loaded
Hornady 81620 Match 6.5 PRC 147 gr Extremely Low Drag-Match 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816204 $2.00/rd $39.94 In Stock 15d ago 2h ago Defense Depot
Hornady Precision Hunter 6.5 PRC 143 grain ELD-X (20 rd box) $2.00/rd $39.95 In Stock 21h ago 54m ago Rivertown Munitions
Norma USA Whitetail 6.5 PRC Rifle Ammo - 20 Rounds $2.00/rd $39.98 In Stock 19h ago 1h ago Academy
Norma 6.5mm PRC Ammunition NORMA10166462 143 Grain Golden Target 20 Rounds 7393923325460 $2.00/rd $39.99 In Stock 172d ago 26m ago Outdoor Limited
NORMA 20166592 6.5PRC 140 PSP WHITETAIL 20/10 7393923331454 $2.00/rd $39.99 In Stock 17d ago 6m ago The Armory at LTT
Norma USA Golden Target 6.5 PRC 143-Grain Match Ammunition - 20 Rounds $2.00/rd $39.99 In Stock 19h ago 1h ago Academy
Hornady: MATCH 6.5 PRC, 147gr ELD , 20/Box 090255816204 $2.00/rd $39.99 In Stock 164d ago 1h ago Mile High Shooting
Hornady 6.5 PRC 147 gr ELD Match 20/Box $2.00/rd $39.99 In Stock 21h ago 33m ago Sportsmans Outdoors Superstore
Hornady 81621 Precision Hunter 6.5 PRC 143 gr Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816211 $2.01/rd $40.14 In Stock 15h ago 47m ago Skogen’s Gun Supply
MATCH AMMO 6.5 PRC 147GR ELD-M 20 rounds 090255816204 $2.02/rd $40.32 In Stock 17d ago 13m ago Ammo Supply Warehouse
Hornady 81621 Precision Hunter 6.5 PRC 143 gr Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding Rifle Ammunition 20rd Box 090255816211 $2.02/rd $40.47 In Stock 16h ago 27m ago BattleHawk Armory
NORMA 10166462 6.5PRC 143 GOLDEN TRGT BTHP 20/10 7393923325460 $2.03/rd $40.59 In Stock 14d ago 46m ago Tombstone Tactical
WIN MATCH 6.5PRC 140GR BTHP 20/10 020892230392 $2.03/rd $40.59 In Stock 15d ago 2h ago Defense Depot
Hornady Ammo 6.5PRC 147gr Eld Match 20rds 090255816204 $2.03/rd $40.67 In Stock 16d ago 46m ago Tombstone Tactical
Hornady Match 6.5 PRC 147 Grain ELD 20 Round Box Ammunition $2.05/rd $40.95 In Stock 27m ago 116d ago Wholesale Hunter
Hornady 81620 Match 6.5 PRC 147 gr Extremely Low Drag-Match 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 090255816204 $2.05/rd $40.99 In Stock 57d ago 4m ago GunZoneDeals
Hornady Precision Hunter, 6.5 PRC, ELD-Match, 147 Grain, 20 Rounds $2.05/rd $41.03 In Stock 4d ago 42m ago Sportsman's Guide
Barnes Bullets 30819 Precision Match 6.5 PRC 145 gr Open Tip Match Boat Tail 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 716876651474 $2.06/rd $41.23 In Stock 29d ago 29m ago Locked Loaded
Norma 6.5 Prc 143 Grain Match Golden Target Ammo 20 Per Box $2.06/rd $41.29 In Stock 27m ago 116d ago Wholesale Hunter
Barnes Bullets 30819 Precision Match 6.5 PRC 145 gr Open Tip Match Boat Tail 20 Bx/ 10 Cs 716876651474 $2.08/rd $41.63 In Stock 43d ago 54m ago Dack Outdoors

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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