7-6.5prcw hunting gun

[LightfootE]

Anybody here built a 7prcw as a hunting set up? I've got an 8.5t #3 Bart on deck to become a prcw or straight 7prc. I'm after consistent long term accuracy vs speed. Is there any reason to go straight 7prc? I expect to see 2700-2850fps with 22"-24" barrel and 162-175grain projectiles.

 

[K.E.C.]

I have been wondering the same thing.
Just to be different.
Nay sayers will probably say 284 Win.

 

[huntinfool18]

I would think it would be nearly identical to a 7 saum?
One benefit I can see is better availability and options for brass if your not worried about head stamp

 

[K.E.C.]

Lapua is making 7PRCW or ADG??

 

[nwmnbowhunter]

Lapua is making 7PRCW or ADG??

Adg. It's been avaliable

 

[LightfootE]

ADG make brass ready to go, but necking up Lapua is another good option if you don't mind donuts. 284 brass is getting harder to find and I already have a naked tikka magnum action sitting in the safe. The only thing I'm still on the fence about is dies. I don't want to spend $400 on a set of dies. Thinking a 6.5prc die with correct bushing for sizing and just use a 7prc seating die. Not sure if that will work or not hopefully someone here knows more.
Thanks

 

[K.E.C.]

Bushing dies should work and use a mandrel for neck.
Somebody is making dies, might be at Creedmore Sports or Alpha Munitions.
Take a peek at Accurate Shooters Forum.
Most are Br shooters and have information on that cartridge.

Necking up usually does not leave a donut.
Hope this helps.

 

[cajun]

The reason the target guys go with the prcw off the smaller 6.5 prc case is because it's a sweet spot for case capacity and velocity and Lapua makes 6.5 prc brass. The magnum size 7 prc case is more recoil if you use the extra case capacity. That's an issue for a target shooter but not a hunter. If it's for hunting just go 7 prc.