7prc or 7mag

[Korhil78]

This!

I third this motion!

 

[quandary]

SAAMI vs SAAMI and you roll your own, 7PRC. Custom reamer flip a coin.

As to velocity the Mule Deer or Elk you are going to shoot doesn't really care if the bullet leaves the muzzle at 2850 or 3100 it will be just as dead either way. I am not sure what others are doing for load development but my first goal is accuracy. Even so I just developed a load for the new Barnes 160LRX, my best proven node (close to the top of the Barnes load data for 4831 for the 160LRX) of 4831 is yielding 3000fps out of a 22" barrel at 830 feet above sea level. That is sufficient velocity. My load for the Berger 180VLDs is yielding 2850fps with H1000. Again plenty fast enough.

 

[Plinker147]

Yeah I know it has more case capacity. But I guess I'm just confused on why 7 prc is such a big thing I thought it was supposed to shoot higher bc bullets faster but people are struggling to get 3k with hand loads? Or was it all strictly from a factory stand point?

they are designed to shoot heavy for caliber bullets in a factory set up UNDER 3k, just like the other PRC. They were design to fit for PRS type matches that require 3k or less so the targets aren't destroyed. Don't understand why people think they are suppose to be fast. The 7PRC is everything the 7Saum should have been if it would have had the same manufacturer support with long action, fast twist factory rifles and loaded accurate, heavy bullet factory ammo.

Both are great choices but 7PRC is an easy button

 

[AussieWriter]

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, AS LONG AS YOUR STASH OF 8MM BRASS HOLDS OUT....LOL

Then resize 300 or 340 Weatherby or even 375 H&H which is the original belted long case for improved brass.

 

[AussieWriter]

SAAMI vs SAAMI and you roll your own, 7PRC. Custom reamer flip a coin.

As to velocity the Mule Deer or Elk you are going to shoot doesn't really care if the bullet leaves the muzzle at 2850 or 3100 it will be just as dead either way. I am not sure what others are doing for load development but my first goal is accuracy. Even so I just developed a load for the new Barnes 160LRX, my best proven node (close to the top of the Barnes load data for 4831 for the 160LRX) of 4831 is yielding 3000fps out of a 22" barrel at 830 feet above sea level. That is sufficient velocity. My load for the Berger 180VLDs is yielding 2850fps with H1000. Again plenty fast enough.

But not the equal of Remington Magnum ballistics and Walmart has Remmy ammo in a pinch.

 

[quandary]

That's true, PRC doesn't have as much slop in the chamber.

 

[AussieWriter]

That's true, PRC doesn't have as much slop in the chamber.

That "slop", dissappears when you pull the trigger. It slso eliminates any potential for chambering issues in a hunting rifle when in the field.

 

[taylorms]

I'm all ears? I just want a quality rifle that shoots through the same hole. Don't say Christensen though…those are fn terrible

Only because you mentioned them...I have a CA Ridgeline, 7RM, that shoots one-hole groups with factory ammo.

 

[SteveBurton]

they are designed to shoot heavy for caliber bullets in a factory set up UNDER 3k, just like the other PRC. They were design to fit for PRS type matches that require 3k or less so the targets aren't destroyed. Don't understand why people think they are suppose to be fast. The 7PRC is everything the 7Saum should have been if it would have had the same manufacturer support with long action, fast twist factory rifles and loaded accurate, heavy bullet factory ammo.

Both are great choices but 7PRC is an easy button

Finally! Someone who gets it.

 

[AussieWriter]

Finally! Someone who gets it.

What is the advantage if being at 90% of existing success which has established success and brass availability?

No sale.

 

[cajun]

I wouldn't touch a Fierce rifle…I do not like POT LUCK.

As to which one, I wouldn't touch a 7PRC either.
7STW is king in 7mm.

Cheers.

The 28 Nosler says hold my beer. Honestly though either of those burns more powder, kicks harder and wears barrels out faster than a 7 mag. The deer or elk won't know the difference.

 

[Korhil78]

There is no real advantage. Just preference from different people which is fine. I have a 7 PRC just to have one in guess. I have said it many times, it doesn't do anything a 7 mag won't do. That's IF you reload. Now if you are a factory ammo shooter and want to shoot heavier 7mm bullets, the 7 PRC is the way to go because it has way more factory options with heavy for caliber bullets in factory ammo than the 7 mag does.

 

[AussieWriter]

The 28 Nosler says hold my beer. Honestly though either of those burns more powder, kicks harder and wears barrels out faster than a 7 mag. The deer or elk won't know the difference.

True. We do what pleases us, makes no difference to the game we hunt, then postulate on the internet.

Hell of a hobby isn't it?

 

[AussieWriter]

There is no real advantage. Just preference from different people which is fine. I have a 7 PRC just to have one in guess. I have said it many times, it doesn't do anything a 7 mag won't do. That's IF you reload. Now if you are a factory ammo shooter and want to shoot heavier 7mm bullets, the 7 PRC is the way to go because it has way more factory options with heavy for caliber bullets in factory ammo than the 7 mag does.

But it relys on more frangible, sleeker bullets for its performance, which many are already reporting has waned because of powder availability, even in factory ammo.

Weaker game bullets at slower velocities will never dethrone an established 7mm Remington.

Even the proven competence of the mild shooting 7x57 and 7/08 couldn't do it. "Me too" cartridges are flash in the pan. In 10 years, proof of the correct opinion will be profound.

For now, we are still entrenched in the chest beating, self justification era. It will pass.