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.

 

[matt_3479]

It's funny I've been debating a similar thing. I have an itch to build a .277 something and strongly considering 27prcw or 27-7prc. For straight hunting I was told stick with 7prc based, but I favour Lapua brass

 

[K.E.C.]

It's funny I've been debating a similar thing. I have an itch to build a .277 something and strongly considering 27prcw or 27-7prc. For straight hunting I was told stick with 7prc based, but I favour Lapua brass

Howdy, either one of the two would be sweet. The 270 out of the 7 will be a build for me someday. Should get the 170 Berger to around 3200. The 270 out of the 6.5 would be similar to a 270win.

 

[LightfootE]

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.

I'd rather have less recoil, less over bore, medium powders like 4350 and n555. For a 700yrd and in gun I don't think I'll need more speed. I want an accurate low maintenance rig.

 

[cajun]

I'd rather have less recoil, less over bore, medium powders like 4350 and n555. For a 700yrd and in gun I don't think I'll need more speed. I want an accurate low maintenance rig.

Nothing wrong with that. The other thing the extra case capacity gets you is the ability to push heavier bullets without having a really long barrel. The F class guys are pushing 180's 2850-2900 but with long heavy barrels. Longer than you want for hunting.

 

[matt_3479]

Howdy, either one of the two would be sweet. The 270 out of the 7 will be a build for me someday. Should get the 170 Berger to around 3200. The 270 out of the 6.5 would be similar to a 270win.

I feel like it's not a bad build, specially for hunting it would be amazing for sure, just love the Lapua 6.5 prc brass and struggling to move past that concept. Guess I'll have to do both lol

 

[lancetkenyon]

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.

With a 7PRC and a 22-24", you should see 2900-2950fps with a 175. Add another 80-100fps with the 162.

I haven't shot a 7-6.5PRCW yet, but knowing the 6.5PRC w. 156s, expect 2700-2800 w. 175s, 2800-2900 w. 162s.