Talked myself out of a 7prc today.

[popeyoung12]

I have many pre64 mod. 70 calibers. Bought a 6.5 prc last summer for a sheep hunt, love it. Wanted a 7prc for elk, then realized outside ca. I can go from a 127 copper to a 147 lead with the 6.5prc. Good enuff for elk. Saved me 2k.

 

[noharleyyet]

 

[Pahoundsman]

You’re a better man than me, I went in for some reloading supplies last fall and left with a 300 PRC.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Theres a lot of truth in your existing gun will work for a new purpose just fine.

There is a lot of fun to be had in purchasing a new one

 

[manitou1]

When you compare the velocities, fps of the 7 prc to the 280ai or 7mm Rem... or the 7 SAUM one comes to realize you are burning a LOT more powder (esp. compared to the 280ai and SAUM) for little to no gains in performance with handloads.

My best 280ai handloads exceed some actual 7prc (factory ammo) performance numbers I have read... with less bang, less recoil and considerably less powder.

I'm sure SOMEBODY that has a 7prc will come on here to argue this, but facts are facts.

 

[MThuntr]

I've talked myself out of a 7prc multiple times. I get close to 3000 with 147s and 3315 out of 124Hammers in my 6.5PRC (they are spicy loads). Not much would survive a correctly placed shot from either.

Burning tons of expensive rare powder is a tough pill to swallow

 

[Forkyfinder]

When you compare the velocities, fps of the 7 prc to the 280ai or 7mm Rem... or the 7 SAUM one comes to realize you are burning a LOT more powder (esp. with the 280ai and SAUM) for little to no gains in performance with handloads.

My best 280ai handloads exceed some actual 7prc (factory ammo) performance numbers I have read, with less bang, less recoil and considerably less powder.

I'm sure SOMEBODY that has a 7prc will come on here to argue this, but facts are facts.

7 prc exceeds 280ai/7saum velocities (with more powder), and exceeds 7mm rm velocities (with less powder) with long bullets - following a factory COAL. Look at any reloading manual or factory loadings.

Your opinion based on comparing 2 favorable anectodes isnt "fact" - there are people getting around 3k fps reloading 7mm prc with 195 grain bullets.

Im sure SOMEBODY will come and tell me their brothers uncle-in-laws-step-sisters-son will say therss is better with a custom chamber, 35 inch barrel, custom throat, and kills elk somehow better. But "facts are facts"

 

[winmag]

Realistically everyone could just shoot a 30-06 at every big game animal on this continent and only need 1 rifle.

 

[mtmuley]

Realistically everyone could just shoot a 30-06 at every big game animal on this continent and only need 1 rifle.

Yep. Some hunters need a psychological advantage though. mtmuley

 

[cgasner1]

Realistically everyone could just shoot a 30-06 at every big game animal on this continent and only need 1 rifle.

Boring

 

[mtmuley]

Boring

Why? mtmuley

 

[perma]

Realistically everyone could just shoot a 30-06 at every big game animal on this continent and only need 1 rifle.

 

[Addicting]

I have many pre64 mod. 70 calibers. Bought a 6.5 prc last summer for a sheep hunt, love it. Wanted a 7prc for elk, then realized outside ca. I can go from a 127 copper to a 147 lead with the 6.5prc. Good enuff for elk. Saved me 2k.

You would be pleasantly surprised how many elk that 127g LRX has taken. Not really any need for the 147.

 

[BuzzH]

The smart guys figure out that a 7-08 in the .284 is about as good as it gets.

 

[longbow51]

Lots of elk taken with the 124gr Hammer Hunters according to the Hammer guys, and they certainly wouldn't recommend it if it was going to make them look bad.

 

[noharleyyet]

Mashburn juice is worth the sizing & fireform squeeze...

 

[Forkyfinder]

Told ya so...

Got any facts? Or is the internet supposed to just believe a 280 ai, 7 rm, 7 saum can send 195 bullets just as fast.

 

[jryoung]

Mashburn juice is worth the sizing & fireform squeeze...

I've had deleterious thoughts about rebarreling my Mashburn tona 7 or 300PRC. Thank you for setting me straight.

 

[noharleyyet]

I've had deleterious thoughts about rebarreling my Mashburn tona 7 or 300PRC. Thank you for setting me straight.

You started it….seriously

 

[Eric24]

I have acquired a rather large number of hunting rifles over the years, and usually with big plans for each one with its specific purpose that will be the perfect fit for an upcoming hunt. However, almost every time I end up grabbing my old 7mm rem mag out of the safe at the last minute and use it instead. Sure is fun buying shiny new guns though!