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Thanks Martin, and good luck with the chase, mate. I'm pretty sure that Mark (as in Mark and Sam) loads all his own ammunition, (although I am happy to be corrected if I've got that wrong) which, unfortunately isn't an option for me, I would only be using factory. Whilst I know a mile is possible for the Creedmoor, the general consensus seems to be that past 1000 (with factory) the bigger, high BC 225s from the 300PRC match, would be a better bet. The difference in the factory ammo (aside from the Creedmoor having better availability) seems to be that the 6.5 is ball park £30 to £35 for a box of 20, where as the PRC is £50 for 20, so there's no getting away from the fact that the 6.5 has the 300 licked in that department. But given the amount of shooting that I would do (the mile wouldn't be the only discipline that I dabble in) that extra cost is just inside what I would accept for a long gun ammo costs. Also, if I am totally honest with myself, I prefer a thumper. In terms of build costs for a rifle with the same specs, I don't know what the difference in cost would be going from a 6.5 to a long action 30? That's something I'd have to run past Baldie? Thanks again fellas

Thank you fellas.

Thanks Tenex, much appreciated. My apologies I should have caveat-ed my original post with saying that I had read most of the articles out there, including Ryan Cleckner who rates it very highly. I was really after the opinions of UK shooters given that, whilst ballistics don't change, UK range, ammo and gun availability, not to mention prices do in comparison to the US. Just as a side note I put this into tactical because I would look at getting this in a magazine fed build.

Good Morning, folks I hope you're all doing well. I just wanted to pick your brains as to the suitability of 300 PRC for possibly going out to a mile? My situation is that, unfortunately I don't have the time or space to reload and, if I am completely honest, I am lacking in the knowledge part too, but the first 2 reasons are my biggest hurdle. To that end I am reliant on factory ammo. I would like to get out to a mile (it's good to have a goal), pure target shooting and I have been mulling over the best ammunition to do this with. I have enough upfront finance for a decent rifle and glass but the prolonged 'renewable' cost of ammo is a big consideration. My initial feelings are that 300 RUM, 300 Norma and 338 Lap, whilst great rounds, do seem to be that bit too pricey at over £4 a pop, I can't find factory 30 Nosler anywhere, so that has me thinking about either 300 Win Mag or the PRC. I know there's much more choice for the WM and the ammo's cheaper but the PRC seems to have the better high BC/longer bullets for getting out that bit further and it's not too pricey. I have also seen the PRC for sale at a couple of places over here now. I've been lurking on here for a while and what you blokes don't know about shooting you could write on a chicken's lip, so any advice as to whether this is a feasible round for the mile and just your general opinions on it would be greatly appreciated. Cheers