6.5 PRC Ammo
Shop in-stock 6.5 PRC ammunition with next-business-day shipping. Long-range hunting and match loads from Hornady, Winchester, Remington, Barnes, and Norma. All in stock, priced low. Read more about 6.5 PRC.
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6.5 PRC – 140 Gr BTHP – Winchester Match (S65PM) – 200 Rounds
$429.00
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6.5 PRC – 140 Gr PSP – Norma Whitetail (20166592) – 200 Rounds
$369.00
( $1.85 per round ) Add to cart -
6.5 PRC – 100 Gr ELD-VT – Hornady V-Match (81627) – 200 Rounds
$499.00
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6.5 PRC – 129 Gr SST – Hornady American Whitetail Tipped (81624) – 200 Rounds
$409.00
( $2.05 per round ) Add to cart -
6.5 PRC – 140 Gr Core-Lokt Tipped – Remington Core-Lokt Tipped (R20043) – 200 Rounds
$494.00
( $2.47 per round ) Add to cart -
6.5 PRC – 142 Gr ABLR – Winchester Expedition Big Game Long Range (S65PLR) – 200 Rounds
$469.00
( $2.35 per round ) Add to cart -
Overview of 6.5 PRC Ammo
6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) is Hornady's short-action magnum built for long-range hunting and precision shooting. It fires the same high-BC .264-inch bullets as 6.5 Creedmoor, but roughly 200 to 250 fps faster, pushing a 143gr ELD-X near 2,950 fps. That extra velocity means flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and more retained energy on deer, sheep, and pronghorn at extended range.
6.5 PRC uses a magnum bolt face and is not interchangeable with 6.5 Creedmoor. Expect more recoil and faster barrel wear than the Creedmoor in exchange for the added reach.
Popular 6.5 PRC Brands We Carry
- Hornady 6.5 PRC Ammo: American Whitetail Tipped 129gr SST for deer and V-Match 100gr ELD-VT for varmints and practice.
- Winchester 6.5 PRC Ammo: Expedition Big Game Long Range 142gr AccuBond LR for bonded long-range hunting and Match 140gr BTHP for target work.
- Remington 6.5 PRC Ammo: Core-Lokt Tipped 140gr, a proven deer load with a polymer tip for flatter flight.
- Barnes and Norma 6.5 PRC Ammo: Barnes Harvest 145gr copper load for lead-free hunting and Norma Whitetail 140gr PSP.
Best 6.5 PRC Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
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| Long-Range Big Game | Winchester Expedition 142gr AccuBond LR | Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 140gr |
| Whitetail Deer | Hornady American Whitetail Tipped 129gr SST | Norma Whitetail 140gr PSP, Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 140gr |
| Lead-Free Hunting | Barnes Harvest 145gr | Winchester Expedition 142gr AccuBond LR |
| Precision / Target | Winchester Match 140gr BTHP | Hornady V-Match 100gr ELD-VT |
Why Buy 6.5 PRC Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Bulk pricing on top brands. The more you buy, the lower your cost per round. Case quantities deliver the best per-round price on every load we carry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 6.5 PRC better than 6.5 Creedmoor?
6.5 PRC is roughly 200 to 250 fps faster than 6.5 Creedmoor with the same bullets, which adds effective range and reduces wind drift. The tradeoffs are more recoil, higher ammo cost, and shorter barrel life. For most hunting inside 500 yards, 6.5 Creedmoor is enough. For open-country shots beyond that, 6.5 PRC has the edge.
Can I shoot 6.5 Creedmoor in a 6.5 PRC rifle?
No. 6.5 PRC and 6.5 Creedmoor use different cases and bolt faces. 6.5 PRC uses a magnum bolt face, and the two cartridges are not interchangeable. Only fire the cartridge stamped on your barrel.
Is 6.5 PRC enough for elk?
Yes, with a bonded or monolithic bullet and sensible range limits. A load like the Winchester Expedition 142gr AccuBond Long Range or Barnes Harvest 145gr copper bullet holds together for penetration on elk. Keep shots within the distance where the bullet still carries enough velocity to expand reliably.
More About 6.5 PRC Ammo
Hornady introduced 6.5 PRC in 2018 after the success of 6.5 Creedmoor showed how much shooters valued high-BC 6.5mm bullets. The goal was to keep everything that made the Creedmoor work, including a long, sleek bullet seated for a modern throat, while adding meaningful velocity for long-range hunters. The cartridge was accepted by SAAMI the same year.
6.5 PRC is based on the .375 Ruger family of cases, shortened to fit a short action. It has no belt and headspaces on its 30-degree shoulder, which improves consistency compared to older belted magnums. Twist rates are typically 1:8, allowing it to stabilize the heaviest high-BC 6.5mm bullets available.
The cartridge quickly gained a following among Western hunters and precision rifle competitors who wanted magnum performance in a light, short-action rifle. Today it is chambered by most major rifle makers, and factory ammunition is offered by Hornady, Winchester, Remington, Barnes, Norma, Federal, and others.