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The 6.5 PRC delivers performance that outpaces the 6.5 Creedmoor by 200+ fps while keeping recoil manageable enough for accurate follow-up shots. Weatherby Select Plus ammunition pairs that flat-shooting cartridge with Hammer Custom bullets that are manufactured with exceptional precision. Each bullet gets weighed and micrometer-measured during production, creating ammunition with shot-to-shot consistency that competitive and hunting applications demand.
Hammer bullets are built from solid copper using a CNC lathe process, resulting in a unique design that performs differently than traditional lead-core projectiles. The hollow point initiates expansion on impact and sheds petals that create secondary wound channels while the bullet core continues penetrating. This engineered terminal performance sets them apart from monolithic designs that stay fully intact. For the 6.5 PRC, the 124-grain Hammer Custom trades some weight for velocity, making it ideal if you're pursuing the speed advantage this cartridge was designed around.
This combination punches well beyond typical hunting ranges. The cartridge maintains excellent energy retention out to extended distances, dropping less than 40 inches at 500 yards with a 200-yard zero. That flat trajectory means fewer holdover adjustments when conditions shift. The 6.5 PRC's design allows for long, high ballistic coefficient bullets in a compact short-action package, delivering the extended-range performance that made this cartridge popular with precision rifle competitors and backcountry hunters alike.
Weatherby Select Plus ammunition is loaded in their state-of-the-art facility with attention to optimal velocities and consistency. The brass is reloadable for those who handload, adding value beyond the initial use. Non-corrosive primers mean standard cleaning protocols are all that's needed to keep your rifle running properly.
Hammer bullets are machined from solid copper on a CNC lathe and engineered to shed their nose petals on impact while the core continues through the animal, creating a unique wound profile. Each bullet is weighed and micrometer-measured for consistency that rivals match-grade ammunition. This manufacturing precision makes them perform more consistently across a wider range of velocities than traditional lead-core bullets.
The 6.5 PRC runs 200+ fps faster than the 6.5 Creedmoor, delivering superior velocity while maintaining moderate recoil. It produces more energy at distance, maintains a flatter trajectory, and retains more power at extended ranges. The tradeoff is slightly more recoil and a need for a barrel twist rate of 1:8 to properly stabilize heavier bullets, though the 124-grain Hammer works well across a range of twist rates.
With proper shot placement, the 6.5 PRC maintains sufficient energy for deer-class game well beyond 1000 yards. For elk, the cartridge stays above the 1500 ft-lbs energy threshold needed for ethical kills out to around 500-600 yards depending on the specific load and your shooting conditions. Wind resistance is excellent thanks to the 6.5mm bullets' high ballistic coefficients.
Yes. The Weatherby Select Plus loading with Hammer Custom bullets delivers the consistency and accuracy expected in competition. The shot-to-shot velocity uniformity and precise bullet manufacturing make this ammunition competitive-grade, though many competitors also handload for their specific rifles.
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5 PRC |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 3.15 |
| Grains | 124 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | M65PRC124HCB |
| Shipping Weight | 1.3 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 747115452040 |
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