Clem Bronkoski
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To each their own. I have a 6.5CM for under 400 yds. (Took 2 deer with it this year on its maiden hunt. One at 250 and the other at 300) This will be my 500+ yard rifle.
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7 PRC vs 300 Win Mag
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MagnumManiac
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Most ridiculous statement I've heard in quite some time…
Nothing going for the 7PRC, if you believe the HYPE, then drink the Coolaid as you yanks say…lol.
Cheers.
My bad, you said 500 plus, (been a long day chasing elk
....for 500 plus I'd still be all over the Big 7.
To what range do you practice to on a consistent basis? I'm guessing you're working in the 500-1K range for quite a few rounds in a year eh?
Also, are we talking small big game like deer and antelope or big game like elk?
....for 500 plus I'd still be all over the Big 7.To what range do you practice to on a consistent basis? I'm guessing you're working in the 500-1K range for quite a few rounds in a year eh?
Also, are we talking small big game like deer and antelope or big game like elk?
Ignore that Short neck. I just bought a Bergara B-14 HMR in 300 win mag; it has a long throat, and I can seat bullets out to 3.600 and easily chamber them. With these new slow-burning magnum powders,3,000 FPS is obtainable with 210 gr bullets. My rifle is a tac driver.
Clem Bronkoski
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Man I wish I was chasing elk with you. Ive hunted several western states and had quite a bit of success taking game out to over 400 yds with my Rem 700 in 270 Win but I'm just getting into this LR game. I started with a 6.5CM a couple years ago and it's been a learning experience. A lot of the guys here helped me out answering many questions, even the dumb ones!My bad, you said 500 plus, (been a long day chasing elk
To what range do you practice to on a consistent basis? I'm guessing you're working in the 500-1K range for quite a few rounds in a year eh?
Also, are we talking small big game like deer and antelope or big game like elk?
I figured as long as I'm going for extended range I might as well go for a bigger caliber and 300WM seemed like a better choice and recommended over the 7PRC by a few here.
As for practicing, the range I belong to only has a 300 yd range which is chicken feed even for my 6.5CM.
This spring I plan on looking for a range with more distance or even ask some local farms if I can utilize their fields. I have a few steel plates I can set up.
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Clem Bronkoski
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I stand corrected.
Clem Bronkoski
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I had a LH Savage 110 in 300WM many moons ago and as I recall I loaded 72 gr of IMR4350 under a 180 gr Hornady Interlock BT. But that was 50+ years ago. Much better powder and bullets out now.
highfinblue
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I have two of them in different cartridges, both are lights out accurate, but I did have to put good triggers in them. I am sold on TriggerTech Diamond, excellent trigger. I believe you'll enjoy the rifle.
I'm wondering how the 7prc is considered a "big 7"
I would argue that title is more reserved for the 2 heavyweights in the 7 category...
You know, the big 7s....
Totally understand, to me the 7 PRC is a magnum, guess I call any of the mag's Big 7's...my badI'm wondering how the 7prc is considered a "big 7"
I would argue that title is more reserved for the 2 heavyweights in the 7 category...
You know, the big 7s....
Personally I shoot a 7 Mashburn Super and to me that's a Big 7 as well....go figure eh
Clem Bronkoski
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Yes the HMR is a dandy rifle. I have another one in 6.5CM and the reason I decided on another. I need it like I need another hole in the head. This is the 4th rifle I've purchased in 3 months! I got a Savage Axis in 308 Win that is in the load development process and a CVA Scout in .44 mag that is going to be my camp/truck rifle. I also picked up a T/C Seneca .45 cal muzzleloader at an online auction which I should be receiving any day now.
So for now my list of CF rifles consists of: .223, 7-08, 350 legend, 308 win, 30-06, 300 WM, 30-30 (x2), 375 Win, 44 mag. plus a bunch of muzzleloaders both sidelocks and inlines and smokeless.
I just came back for the local GS and got a box of 180 gr Federal Fusion ammo to sight in the rifle and for the brass, a can of Hornady One Shot and a canister of H1000
Bryan M
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This gun is heavy, so the 300 WM caliber will be easy to shoot with a good break. I would look at a 4 or 5 port Self timer from Salmon River Solutions, Area 419 or American precision arms (Fat Bastard). Get the US optics folding bubble level from Eurooptic or Amazon. I like these on a Pic Rail as they are simple and quite accurate for long range shooting.
There are many 190 to 230 grain Berger, Hornady and Sierra bullets that will shoot will in a 300 Win for Target shooting. It seems like that 205 to 215 grain range is the sweet spot for the 300 WM with many shooters. For Hunting, I like 175 to 195 Copper Monolithic bullets in the 300WM, but these bigger lead core target/hunting bullets most shooters use will work well for most long range hunting too and they cost less also.
The Atlas Cal or an Accu-tac are both great and strong bipods for prone and bench shooting. If you want higher models, MDT 2 or 3 legs pull are good but expensive. The new Gunwerks is pretty good I have heard. Their is a newer bipod from a guy out of AZ, costing around 450 which is good for sitting/hunting shooting too.
I find that quality accessories, precision optics and good loads more important than the caliber or the rifle make, more times than not. Good shooting.
Haha I meant no disrespect dogz. The mashburn is in a league above the PRC I'd think. Probly right up there on the lower end of the big 7s. Sweet round!
OP glad you made your decision! I know the winnie makes me smile every time I pull it out and I am a 7 man at heart!
