7mm PRC

[jvanhoy]

Bass pro has a really good deal on this gun.
I’m not a big gun guy and only have a 30-06 and would like something different for elk and mule deer. Any opinions on this caliber? They also have in 7mm mag. Thanks.

 

[Southern Elk]

I don’t own one, but 7MM PRC is very popular right now. A lot of guys are using them. I’m sure some folks on here can give you reviews.

I have been shooting a 7MM Mag since I was 13. I’ve killed elk and mule deer with it, in addition to whitetails and pronghorn. Lately I’ve been hunting with something smaller, mainly to carry a lighter rifle. My last 3 bulls have been killed with a .280 and 30-06.

 

[Hammsolo]

I love my PRC. It’s easy to reload for and an inherently accurate design.

 

[noharleyyet]

I like 7mm projectile cartridges. The 7PRC iteration is my latest aquisition and the Seekins platform is capable. Heavy for 28 cals at circa 3000fps have served me well.

 

[Sheltowee]

I love my PRC. It’s easy to reload for and an inherently accurate design.

Had any clicker issues yet?

 

[chevyman181]

I've always been a 7mm guy and have owned a 7prc for about 3 years. It is easy to load for and shoots really well. My wife can shoot it but doesn't like it as much as the 280ai. That being said the 280ai sees more trigger time and since she always draws more tags than me gets more time in the woods.

 

[jbseamus83]

That's a pretty fantastic deal. I have a savage 110 in 7mm mag that shoots lights out. I also have a 7PRC in a Howa 1500 that I built. It's been my go to for most rifle hunts the last couple of years. Really enjoy it.

 

[mtmuley]

inherently accurate

I've often wondered what this even means. mtmuley

 

[jimh406]

I've often wondered what this even means. mtmuley

In the case of the Hornady cartridges, the specs for the chambers/barrel have very tight tolerances. Assuming the guns follow the spec, they are more accurate than normal rounds that don't have the same tight specs.

Of course, if you reload, you can match the cartridge to the chamber/barrel and get equivalent accuracy. You generally just get the accuracy easier with those rounds. You just get the benefit easier with the Hornady rounds which doesn't matter if you reload.

There's a guy on YouTube from Canada ... or was ... that said 6.5 Creedmoor generally always shoot better than other rounds no matter the rifle brand. The tolerance come into play.

 

[mtmuley]

In the case of the Hornady cartridges, the specs for the chambers/barrel have very tight tolerances. Assuming the guns follow the spec, they are more accurate than normal rounds that don't have the same tight specs.

Of course, if you reload, you can match the cartridge to the chamber/barrel and get equivalent accuracy. You generally just get the accuracy easier with those rounds. You just get the benefit easier with the Hornady rounds which doesn't matter if you reload.

There's a guy on YouTube from Canada ... or was ... that said 6.5 Creedmoor generally always shoot better than other rounds no matter the rifle brand. The tolerance come into play.

Not buying it but sounds good. The .222 Remington was released in 1950 and has been called "inherently accurate". And the bs about hornady cartridges being easier to get accuracy out of is in my mind just that. mtmuley

 

[jimh406]

Not buying it but sounds good. The .222 Remington was released in 1950 and has been called "inherently accurate". And the bs about hornady cartridges being easier to get accuracy out of is in my mind just that. mtmuley

You don't have to buy it from me. I don't own any of them.

The .222 Remington is considered inherently accurate because of its efficient case design, long neck, and mild pressure characteristics that make bullet alignment and reloading exceptionally consistent. [1, 2, 3]

Key Design Factors

• • Longer Case Neck: The .222 features a relatively long neck for its small caliber size, which provides superior neck tension and helps hold the bullet precisely aligned with the centerline of the bore. [1, 2]
  • Balanced Case Capacity: Its powder volume is well-proportioned to the bore diameter, burning efficiently without generating extreme pressure spikes, violent muzzle blast, or excessive barrel heat. [1, 2]
  • Forgiving Geometry: The small, well-proportioned rimless case design allows handloaders to achieve uniform ignition and consistent velocity standard deviations with minimal tuning. [1, 2, 3]
  • Low Recoil and Vibration: The mild powder charge generates virtually zero recoil and minimal harmonic vibration in the barrel when fired, reducing shooter fatigue and mechanical stress on lightweight sporting rifles. [1, 2, 3]

As discussed in broader discussions on The Firing Line regarding what makes certain cartridges stand out, these balanced physical attributes allowed the "Triple Deuce" to dominate 100-yard benchrest competitions for decades after its introduction in 1950. [1, 2, 3, 4]

 

[mtmuley]

You don't have to buy it from me. I don't own any of them.

The .222 Remington is considered inherently accurate because of its efficient case design, long neck, and mild pressure characteristics that make bullet alignment and reloading exceptionally consistent. [1, 2, 3]

Key Design Factors

• • Longer Case Neck: The .222 features a relatively long neck for its small caliber size, which provides superior neck tension and helps hold the bullet precisely aligned with the centerline of the bore. [1, 2]
  • Balanced Case Capacity: Its powder volume is well-proportioned to the bore diameter, burning efficiently without generating extreme pressure spikes, violent muzzle blast, or excessive barrel heat. [1, 2]
  • Forgiving Geometry: The small, well-proportioned rimless case design allows handloaders to achieve uniform ignition and consistent velocity standard deviations with minimal tuning. [1, 2, 3]
  • Low Recoil and Vibration: The mild powder charge generates virtually zero recoil and minimal harmonic vibration in the barrel when fired, reducing shooter fatigue and mechanical stress on lightweight sporting rifles. [1, 2, 3]

As discussed in broader discussions on The Firing Line regarding what makes certain cartridges stand out, these balanced physical attributes allowed the "Triple Deuce" to dominate 100-yard benchrest competitions for decades after its introduction in 1950. [1, 2, 3, 4]

I am of the opinion the rifle has more to do with accuracy than case design. My hugely inefficient .300 RUM is an absolute tack driver. mtmuley

 

[jimh406]

I am of the opinion the rifle has more to do with accuracy than case design. My hugely inefficient .300 RUM is an absolute tack driver. mtmuley

That's very possible as well.