A Look Back at Cartridge Origins and Design Cartridge Design and Background Before diving into the performance comparisons, it’s crucial to understand the fundamental design characteristics of each cartridge. This will set the stage for why they perform the way they do. 6.5 PRC: The Foundation of Precision The 6.5 PRC was developed by Hornady. … Read more
A Look Back: Origins and History The 6.5x55mm Swede The story of these two cartridges begins in vastly different eras, shaping their design philosophies and enduring legacies. The 6.5x55mm Swede, formally known as the 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser or just 6.5×55, boasts a lineage stretching back to the late 19th century. A collaborative effort between Sweden … Read more
A Look Back: Origins and Development Origin and Development: The 6.5×47 Lapua The 6.5×47 Lapua, created by Lapua, emerged in the early 2000s with a focus on unparalleled accuracy and consistency, crucial in competitive shooting. Lapua designed it to deliver superior performance, even at the cost of being more demanding in terms of reloading. Origin … Read more
A Tale of Two Cartridges: Setting the Stage The fascination with the 6.5mm bore diameter is rooted in its exceptional ballistic properties. It offers a blend of a relatively high ballistic coefficient (BC) – essentially a measure of how efficiently a bullet cuts through the air – combined with a manageable recoil. This translates into … Read more
