Weatherby Select Plus ammunition in 6.5 PRC (brand part no. R65PRC156EH) loads a 156-grain Berger Elite Hunter bullet, pairing the cartridge built specifically to complement 6.5 Creedmoor with a hybrid hunting bullet from one of precision shooting’s most respected names. Released in 2018 as the birth of the PRC lineup, 6.5 PRC offers over 200 fps more velocity than 6.5 Creedmoor while keeping similar case dimensions. Berger’s Elite Hunter uses a hybrid ogive boat-tail profile refined for controlled expansion across a wide velocity range, giving hunters match-grade accuracy without sacrificing terminal performance in the field. For 6.5 PRC hunters who want that hybrid-design precision, this rifle ammunition is built for the hunt.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5 PRC, a purpose-built long-range cartridge over 200 fps faster than 6.5 Creedmoor.
• The bullet weighs 156 grains, a heavy 6.5mm weight built for high ballistic coefficient.
• The bullet is Berger Elite Hunter, a hybrid-ogive boat-tail hunting design.
• The hybrid ogive is refined for controlled expansion across a wide velocity range, from close range to distance.
• Ten boxes ship per case, letting hunters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Shipping weight per box runs 1.38 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.
• Cost runs about $4.42 per round, in line with premium match-hunting magnum ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still hunt the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is 6.5 PRC different from 6.5 Creedmoor? 6.5 PRC was designed to complement Creedmoor with over 200 fps more velocity from similar case dimensions.

Is Berger Elite Hunter built for hunting or competition? It is a hybrid design built to bring match-grade accuracy to hunting, delivering controlled expansion across a wide range of impact velocities.

Buy Weatherby Select Plus 6.5 PRC 156gr Elite Hunter

Match-grade accuracy and dependable hunting expansion rarely come from the same bullet, and Elite Hunter is built to deliver both. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.