7 PRCW with 168’s??

I'm trying to decide on the best long range hunting caliber for a short action. Ive been looking at the 7 Sherman Short and 7 SAUM. But im also considering the 7 PRCW. I know most are running 180's on a medium or long action. Based on my calculations, the 7 PRCW would fit a 168 gr. VLD about perfect. But I have not seen anyone post speeds for the lighter bullets, so not sure what I could expect. Any help would be appreciated

Barrel length?

24" to 26". Definitely not a 31" F class barrel

7 SAUM seems like the easy button if I want to run the 168's. Brass seems readily available at the moment and lots of reamers and quality dies around.

3000 should be easy in the SAUM-SS
Likely closer to 3100.

I'm using 160AB with a 7SS at 2995fps with N565. Mild load, 26"

Don't even bother with the 168 vld they are dead. Use 175 elite You're only going to benefit from a better BC and the way better bullet.

Trm82 said:

Don't even bother with the 168 vld they are dead. Use 175 elite You're only going to benefit from a better BC and the way better bullet.

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Well I have a box of 500 that need used up.

Bergerblaster said:

Well I have a box of 500 that need used up.

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Would you want to sell or trade to make it easier

I might be able to use them in my 7saum AR (up to 2.870")

Trm82 said:

Don't even bother with the 168 vld they are dead. Use 175 elite You're only going to benefit from a better BC and the way better bullet.

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Please explain why the 168s are dead.

mnoland30 said:

Please explain why the 168s are dead.

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I'm interested also. It's my go to bullet for elk in my 7rem mag

I run a short action also for my SS.
It will be more accommodating than the SAUM with a given bullet length, where mag restriction dictates maximum seating depth.
In other words more of the case body will be available for powder, rather than taken up by bullet.

I don't understand the appeal to the wildcats when 7 SAUM has available quality factory brass with no forming and quality dies. Yes the SS can work better in a SA due to the slightly shorter case but if you throat it right it's a non issue. I guess some folks like to be different or reinvent the wheel, but I like **** that just works with the least amount of fuckery involved.

I would pick the SAUM.

mnoland30 said:

Please explain why the 168s are dead.

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With the 168s your elk will only be "mostly dead" at 900 yards. The 175s will make them WAAAAY deader.

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