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John McAdams shares insights on the 6.5 PRC vs 270 Winchester informed by real world data on obtained at the range, afield, and in ballistic gel in this podcast episode. John discusses the design characteristics, performance specifications, and pros and cons of each cartridge. Plus, he also shares some details on how different 270 Winchester and 6.5 PRC factory loads have performed on game afield.
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In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams discusses the 6.5 PRC vs 270 Winchester.
John conducts a deep dive on both cartridges, shows how modern bullets have dramatically improved the performance of the 270 Winchester at extended range, and compares how both rounds perform in several ballistic gel tests.
John’s takeaway? Both cartridges are capable of almost shockingly similar performance, but the 270 Winchester and 6.5 PRC are each ideally suited for specific niches and interests. As you’ll learn, most hunters will be served well by either one though.
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Resources
Ep 116: 6.5 PRC vs 6.5 Creedmoor – Episode comparing the 6.5 PRC to 6.5 Creedmoor
Ep 328: 25 Caliber Cartridges-The Complete Guide – Episode referenced about all the other 25 caliber SAAMI standardized rounds.
Ep 366: Modern Cartridge Design With John Snow – Episode referenced where John Snow and I discuss Modern Cartridge Design principles
375 H&H Ballistic Gel Test – Episode referenced in episode