6.5-7mm prc

[Bob Milek]

To each their own, but I don't get the short barrel fad. 20 vs 26" isn't that big of a deal when we're talking about a long range rifle and carrying it around. The extra 150-200fps is worth it to me.

Shorter barrels are not exactly a fad- Rem 600 Mohawk, model 7 being examples- they've been around a long time. Whether you prefer shorter or longer is great, if it is what you want. Personally, it depends on where and what I'm hunting. I find that 22 - 24" barrels fit most of my needs. Due to variables beyond my control- such as western winds and animal behavior- I'll likely limit shots to 800 yds or less.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

So just to clarify, are you saying there are people who are taking Hornady 7 mm PRC and necking it up to 30 cal? If so, I would like the details cause I googled it and didn't really find anything.

Or do you mean taking the 300 PRC case and necking it down to 7 mm?

Necking up the 7PRC to 30 cal.
Furman on LRO. and Alex Wheeler are testing it.

 

[lee264]

The ones I have built have been running the 156. @3200+- 25 fps and have hit 3346 but hard bolt lift

Maybe I should get some for my 264. I'm sure I could get 3200 plus then.

 

[mullmann03]

Shorter barrels are not exactly a fad- Rem 600 Mohawk, model 7 being examples- they've been around a long time. Whether you prefer shorter or longer is great, if it is what you want. Personally, it depends on where and what I'm hunting. I find that 22 - 24" barrels fit most of my needs. Due to variables beyond my control- such as western winds and animal behavior- I'll likely limit shots to 800 yds or less.

I went with a short barrel (18") because I run a TBAC ultra 9 suppressor. I ran the suppressor with a 22" barrel and it was still too long.

 

[DUCKMAN11]

I went with a short barrel (18") because I run a TBAC ultra 9 suppressor. I ran the suppressor with a 22" barrel and it was still too long.

How do you like that can?

 

[mullmann03]

How do you like that can?

I have used it on a .243, 25prc and 300rum. It's a gen 1. It's great on the .243 and 25 prc. I did not enjoy it on the RUM. If I had to do it again I would order an ultra 5 or 7.

Edit: I have the 30 cal ultra.

 

[DUCKMAN11]

I was looking at the magnus RR version

 

[Phil Rizzo]

Duckman it should work good on your .243 Win.
When you finally bump up to 6.5 CM in a few years you can re-evaluate.
Mercury suppressor also?

 

[DUCKMAN11]

Duckman it should work good on your .243 Win.
When you finally bump up to 6.5 CM in a few years you can re-evaluate.

Thousands of starving comedians and you got jokes for free

You know I don't even own a short action .470 bolt face........ might have to borrow one of yours

 

[GUNNNN]

Yep, but wanna do it with a 170gr .277

Winner winner chicken dinner

 

[cjl2010]

Not that I'm aware of.
Seems they have smal, and underpowered, and some silly ones covered though.

Have you used Alpha brass?

 

[Phil Rizzo]

i have not.
They don't offer it for the cartridges i shoot, or i definitely would though.

 

[cjl2010]

i have not.
They don't offer it for the cartridges i shoot, or i definitely would though.

Great stuff. I hope they create brass you can use one day.

 

[Tallest]

I'm very new to the idea of "wildcatting." It seems with the right knowledge and tooling, just about anything is attemptable. So this seems as good a place to ask as any: are there any rules/limitations? For example, I have thought that, what I would call, a 6.5-280AI would be a neat cartridge. (I have a lot of 280AI brass, and I love the 6.5 ballistic numbers.) Perhaps it already exists with a different name, but I am unaware of it. Is that a realistic concept to explore?