6.5 MPC for new barrel?

[brianinca]

So I've been thinking hard about a 260 Rem barrel for my 308 FP10, and I run across the 6.5 MPC which is a blown out 223. Good with 120 gr SMK's, which would of course work OK with 260 Rem as well.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of loud clash, crash & bang out on the intertubes about this round. Anyone play with it? I searched "6.5 MPC" and got no results here.

Regards,
Brian in CA

[Eric in NC]

what is different from the 6.5 tcu? the tcu's are great rounds. just seat the bullet into the lands when fire forming and everything else is easy.

[sinman]

sounds like another wildcat that is just a tad different than another round. why not 6.5x47?

[Der Verge]

sounds like another wildcat that is just a tad different than another round. why not 6.5x47?

If you are going to do that, go back to the old school and hit up the 6.5X55 Svede....

I have seen a little about the MPC. Looks like it would be a little fun, but not really fast enough to justify using those super high B.C. bullets. IMO, if I got a good deal on a MPC barrel I would play with it, but I am not going to spend $$$$ on a custom barrel. I would take the X47 or 260 cause they do the same thing as the MPC, and more.

http://www.sskindustries.com/6_5mpc.htm
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/reloading/5902-move-6-5-grendel-goway-6-8-spc-heres-6-5-mpc.html
A little reading for you.....

[brianinca]

Thanks, all, I did read the SSK blurb and I do know their history (very impressive). The advantage I see is that the 223's I have need no alteration for conversion, other than a barrel. Similar to the 260 Rem in my 308. I have FP10-LE1A's (20" with Choate UV's) in both 223 and 308. My intent with the pair was get a cheap to shoot rifle that is identical to a more expensive to shoot rifle; seems to me I can continue the theme with a 6.5 MPC/260 Rem combo. The only real savings is in buying 120 gr SMK's in bulk and using less powder, but that's the rationale I hear behind the 20 Tactical vs. the 204 Ruger (ad nauseum).

Since I reload for both already anyway, just looking to expand my horizons.

Regards,
Brian in CA

[Eric in NC]

Ok - looked up the MPC vs. the TCU. The MPC is based on a cut off (shorter) and blown out 223 (so OAL will still let it work through AR mags).

Don't go with that (lower capacity and velocity). Look at the TCU - lots of cheap dies and all you need to do is run 223 brass (works A LOT better with new brass than once fired) through the die to form.

[brianinca]

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Look at the TCU
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THANK you! That's what I needed to know.

Regards,
Brian in CA

[Eric in NC]

Let me know if you end up pursuing it - I have some hints/tips things that will save you trouble.

I have played with the 6, 6.5 and 7mm TCU and currently have a 7mm TCU on a Stevens 200 action.

The 6.5 is the least common and least supported (as far as dies) of the bunch but all are great little cartridges.