Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. I reload, and finding 300 PRC and 6.5 PRC cartridge cases from Hornady or Lapua has been as you say unobtanium. How to Sight in a Scope - Step by Step Guide. This spring I built a 7mm REM Mag with a long throat in a 28 inch barrel 1:8 twist from McGowen Barrels. The recoil of the 7mm PRC produces 27.7 ft-lbs of energy at a recoil velocity of 14.1 fps. Check out bestofthewest.com or longrangepursuit.com. It is on the upper end of what most large adult shooters can comfortably tolerate. Heres what I found. If you're targeting large and dangerous game, those heavier bullets certainly make a difference. Now I need to look at the 7.62x54R. On game heavier than 320kg, the 7mm RM is capable of producing adequate penetration but not wide wounding relative to body weights. Now, if we could just shoot a bullet with a BC of 0.800 at a muzzle velocity of 4000 fps, we would have an awesome long range hunting round! We've measured the reference system to be on the order of eight inches at 1000 yards, but because of its exponential dependency on time of flight the 1500 yard drift could be as much as five feet! To do load development before this speed up happens will render the load development useless. Ive left comments but could use some advice. Thanks for all the research and compilation here, are you certain of the numbers here as in many cases your distance where bullet travels less than 1500 fps is shorter than that same calibres 1900 fps for example 6.5 PRC? This is more than adequate for taking down large game the size of elk at this distance, provided you use the right bullet to penetrate to reach the vitals and place the shot accurately. Would like to see this compared with the .30-06 and .308. Every effective range calculation will, by its nature, be only a broad approximation. Im running a 20 tube on a Bergara action. Why no newer cartridges? Thats exactly what the 7PRC is, but it is by no means the only cartridge that offers those specs. Mag. for a 6 inch vital zone (typical of a whitetail deer). The PowerRank is an estimation of the cartridge power. That sounds really cool. I would like to know if you have any info on the 7.7 jap. Testing 160-168 Gr bullets. If its a can that takes a threaded muzzle device or a QD mount then who installed the device and did you time it for minimal POI shift? Well, that would limit most hunting rifles to between 150 and 400-yards. While the 7mm 168 grain VLD would only need 3100 fps at the muzzle to match that 2000 fps velocity at 1000 yards. The pistol bullet will slow down much faster, see Figure 2. I wanted to use a 20 barrel suppressed on my 7mm PRC. 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Heres what he reported using a 175gr ELDX, Federal 215M primers, and Reloder26 powder. While I like and support new cartridges, does the PRC provide anything new? It is caused by the bullet aligning itself to the relative wind vector. I have one on order with Preferred Barrels. Ive been working with some pre-production brass that isnt very good. This load has been optimized in Shoot! This bullet with a muzzle velocity of 3000 fps in a 10 lb shooting system, with proper stock design is about a maximum level of recoil a long range hunter should deal with. How far can you throw a ping pong ball compaired to to throwing a golf ball?? It is intended for long-range shooting due to its ability to utilize high BC bullets, and is also uniquely suited for hunting large animals such as elk. How much velocity would I lose with that shorter barrel? Love the Channel!!! 375" drop w/ 100 yard zero. Still a cool round for someone first using a .284 round. I think your numbers might be off. Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester Ammunition rounds. 300 PRC and 6.5 PRC ammo has challenging to find too, but is finally showing up with Federal and Sierra joining Hornady. Our reference system will take 1.3 seconds to reach 1000 yards. Hopefully with its introduction it will make SAUM brass easier to find because more people will go for the PRC moving forward. Its currently in a google sheet so I can easily share access with a good email. You did not compare this cartridge to the 7mm RUM? For this ballistics demonstration we are using Norma 150gr Scirocco with a muzzle velocity of 3117fps and a ballistic coefficient of 0.536. This is for academic purposes only. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Something like a 145gr Barnes LRX would be a great choice. Initially, I expected H1000 or Retumbo to be the best powders for the 7 PRC since they are fan favorites of the 7 Mag. Leave nothing to chance, because great things dont happen on accident. With quality hunting ammo, this cartridge maintains 2000 fps velocity to around 600 yards. Its certainly true that bullet/load selection will make a big difference. How will that compare? The Hornady 7 PRC is a new long-range hunting and competition cartridge that slides neatly into the gap that exists between the 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC. Use a small level, and look closely at new rangefinders that incorporate incline shooting compensation. do you know the 7mm Blaser Magnum? A good laser rangefinder is a tool, and if it isn't used properly it won't yield good results. Just imagine a long slender VLD bullet compared to a flat nosed semi wad cutter. If for a brief fraction of a second everything is lined up and you in that instant know you got it, take the shot. If you want to max things out, you need a bullet that will expand at lower velocities. Worked up load with 195 bergers. Thank you. Figure 1. This package can be added onto any rifle bought through Evovled Ballistics. This means that velocity is the big player effecting how much a bullet will drop. Figure 2. Everything was sub 1/2 moa from 59.5 to 62 grains. Would also mention- at THAT range, your ability to "read the wind" becomes critical. Love what youre doing. They should also understand their own limitations. JavaScript is disabled. since Im a fan of your youtubes, my question to you: Regardless keep the videos coming This is more energy than some other centerfire cartridges at the muzzle! Rifle Ammunition Product Lines: AG American Gunner . The numbers arent much better and the only pro I see is getting decent numbers with a shorter barrel. Sight in and validated out to 1000 yards: The rifle is sited in and shot out at distance to ensure functionality of the turret and verification of all associated data. My scope has seen better days but my Weatherby Accumark is like new and I really like it. Again, BC and velocity is important. The following improvements will be made: Please sign up for our newsletter so that you can be alerted the moment these new features are launched! Required fields are marked *. I want this to be the best ballistic trajectory calculator out there. This is using CCI Large Magnum primers, and shooting out of a 24 test barrel. This streamlined, long 0.284 bullet cuts through the atmosphere with minimal drag effect, thus retaining velocity and energy far downrange (as you can see from the graph). while they work great at closer ranges, they will fail miserably if you want to push your shots out there. The cool thing is that Preferred Barrel Blanks does prefits for just about any action you already have. There are quite a few variables that all work to decrease the true potential of a rifle. Now im gonna say this , without reloader 26 powder I would have no need to own this 6.5prc, this powder is like magic. We will ignore any left/right effect, and focus on the vertical errors. Let me know! Let's look at the difference in drop and deflection for our reference at 1000 yards from a 200 yard zero for two cases: 1000 ft 50 degrees ,and 8000 ft and 20 degrees. If you aimed a barrel perfectly in line with a target 100 yards away with the world's highest B.C. The 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum was designed in 2002 by Remington Arms Company. Shoot! I apologize for the misunderstanding. Even fairly experienced reloaders sometimes struggle to get reloaded brass to fit properly into the rifle. While we have went to great lengths to make sure that it's as accurate as possible this rendering should not be used to generate specs for casings. Its all highly situational, but it matters. If you want to knock it down.. use a 7mm. In summary, this is why the 7mm Rem Magnum is an excellent ballistic performer. Agreed that Whidden Gunworks makes the best reloading dies available. Decreasing wind deflection is a very important part of precise long range shooting. Thanks, Jake. If you do not have a Shooting Chronograph, I strongly suggest you purchase one. Not like they are going to get away stuffing a 7mm PRC into a short action any less than the 7mm STW even when the former has a shorter COAL. I find your data a bit too limited, which can vary greatly depending on multiple other factors. Im not sure that muzzle velocity would have helped this discussion, though. Ballistic Programing/Custom Turrets:If you are buying a ballistic range finder or kestrel we will program the ballistic computer for you so everything is ready upon arrival. Or wait and hope it stops for a few seconds. Factory Savage 7mm rem mag 1000 yard video. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! You have to find the right balance of weight and aerodynamics. Thank you for all the proactive information gathering youve done for the community. Its a direct thread. Skyking; Oct 18, 2010; Replies 10 Views 8K. If you check Hornadys load data it shows N560 for every bullet except the 190. I ABSOLUTELY would use 7mm PRC on elk. So, you definitely need a long-range bullet for most longer shots. Re#26 69 grs pushes a 162 gr A- max 3225 fps. Will be suppressed at times, but in a effort to save weight on certain hunts will ditch the can(7 TBAC Ultra). Thanks for your help!!! Cartridge Type: RifleHeight: 2.5"Width: 0.532"Average FPS: 3024Average Energy: 3106Average Gr: 153Recoil: 2.06Power Rank: 4.63 of 20. Copyright 2023 ShootersCalculator.comALL rights reserved. Minimum sucks. What we have here is failure- to communicate. If your max is 400-yards and the deer is moving, perhaps stick to 200-yards. Thanks! But wait, there's more. personally I like the 338 luapa and the 6.5 creed, reasonable to shoot compared to a 50 bmg and they will get you out there where you want to be and dont skip on the glass , high quality glass and big power isnt cheap either. That is more recoil than a .30-06 but less than a .300 Win Mag. The heavy weight 7mm projectiles can be used on the lightest of game through to animals weighing up to 320kg, producing fast clean killing out to 1000 yards. Important Note: This is anecdotal testing. That can easily make my practical distance come down to 250-yards. If you hunt and want to shoot at a longer range, you may be wondering what the effective range of a rifle cartridge is. It really looks like this might be the do all cartridge Ive been waiting for. Ballistic Profile Specifications: Scope height, velocity, twist rate, and all ballistic data to include bullet Ballistic Coefficient (BC), powder charge, Base to Ogive, and Cartridge Overall Length will be provided with the package. This should get me real close when I go to shoot. But I have heard it can be a 1K gun. Mainly, because of our inability to directly quantify wind speed and direction as we can with distance when using a rangefinder. The 7mm PRC is similar to a 7mm Rem Mag, but it can shoot heavier bullets with higher BCs, has no belt which causes problems for reloaders, and slightly less case capacity so longer barrels are not necessary. Eh, someday. Did you supply or install the muzzle device or did you get one from Preferred Barrels? We all understand how gravity works, and with the additional corrections for atmospheric conditions, a bullet's drop is easily calculated. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Snow. I think Hornady just hit another home run with this one. It resists wind drift well. 7mm Remington Magnum The 7mm Remington Magnum has long been a favorite of Western hunters, providing flat-shooting performance like the .270 Win. It has a length of 2.035 inches, 2.80 inches overall, with a 1:9.5 twist and a large rifle primer. External ballistics covers everything that happens during a bullet's flight between the muzzle of the rifle, and the target. The email address you entered is not valid. I have a Vortex Strike Eagle on my 7mmMag that is being rebarreled. Great article Jim. If I add to that a gusty 25 mph wind, Im not shooting past 200 yards. Theres always another hunt. Please let me know how it can be improved upon. I currently shoot a 300 Win Mag. We know the grain is different but that's as close as we could get with the Winchester Silvertips. Very well done. how will the 7mm prc compare to the 7mm sherman short or 7mm sherman max. F-Class 32 barrel. Tikka, Browning, and Bergara are conspicuously missing from the list and yet they all chamber for the 6.5 PRC. Below is a picture of the 7 PRC that Preferred Barrel Blanks built for me (Note: I also bought a MDT HNT26 chassis from them, which they had in stock). You can find an email form and contact information here. Obviously, the 7mm Rem Mag isnt going to just vanish in the next 10 years. The challenge of loading for any of the PRC cartridges is the extremely tight tolerances. Also, any chance you could add 270wsm to the tables? Hi Jim, Im a follower on YouTube, I really enjoy all of them. Shooting Conditions in the Mountains can be hard to determine. Im hunting with this cartridge with 145 gr TTSX on red stags till 250 kg untill 300 m: Windage differences are still within 2 inches. Keep in mind this is an approximation and although it is quite accurate it should never replace first-hand experience of shooting your specific firearm and ammunition to determine the bullet drop and windage at different ranges and conditions. Not all bullets are Max-Range bullets. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. NEED ADVICE!!! Not being a downer on innovation, but 7mm STW is made by a lot more manufacturers than I see 7mm PRiCey ever being made by. Wonderful! when doing ballistics for your 7mm Rem Magnum. Thank you. The bullet with the lowest expansion threshold is Nosler Accubond Long Range, which expands starting at 1300 fps. To make it as accurate as possible, it is important that you input the most accurate information that represents shooting conditions, your firearm, and cartridge. This 7mm Remington Magnum ballistics chart shows 140 grain Trophy Copper rounds with a 100 yard zero: This 7mm Rem Magnum ballistic chart shows 175 grain Fusion Rifle rounds with a 100 yard zero: Remington: This 7mm Rem Mag ballistic table shows 175 grain Core-Lokt rounds with a 100 yard zero: Its just another very similar round with no clear huge advantages, maybe only recoil. The 7mm PRC is a new round designed for long-range shooting and big-game hunting. Your email address will not be published. Im guessing that the parent cartridge for this is the .416, but thats really a guess. Sample Trajectory showing the bullet path crossing the line of sight.Because gravity causes the bullet to drop, the longer a bullet takes to reach its target, the more time gravity will have to pull it towards the earth. Great job on all the information on the 7mm PRC. We need more ethical hunters who wont chance wounding an animal. In a trophy hunting situation, it's important to have the equipment and preparation to ensure that you can make the shot at that once-in-a-lifetime trophy, even at 800 yards! It's like these other guys said, if you throw a small rock it goes really fast, but not very far. Ive constructed a similar table that takes into account bullet construction, including expansion ratios and weight retention over time, and Id be curious to get your opinion on it. Great cartridge. The highest being the 180 grain 7mm. Mag. Newlon blanks. ballistics app/software that you can understand and use in the field (either target shooting or hunting). Since this new cartridge has been announced, Ive talked with my contacts at many of the major rifle manufacturers and have been surprised by how many of them are extremely frustrated with working on PRC chamberings in their rifles. There is still quite a bit more case capacity left with Magpro (my guess would be you could go to 77 grains before it compresses), so that could be an option for max velocity, but youd be going through quite a bit more powder to get there. Thanks for all the helpful info on the 7PRC. But gravity drop is only the first of many effects that we need to compensate for, in order to shoot precisely at long range. 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. I just completed my 7PRC build, and have started testing. Id love to see it. Incline shooting, and cant are two more factors that need to be controlled. Nice build Jim. I plan to run it suppressed after barrel break-in. If you're after deeper penetration, look at the 139-grain Barnes VOR-TX Long. The 7mm, however, seamlessly made the transition to . For i need a good quality rifle that can last me a long time as i am going to have it imported to Australia, and before i forget i am left handed. Seriously, before anybody argues with me, watch the video and get out your calculators and figure it out for yourself. I guess the 7mm WSM is dead. We carefully monitor the velocity until we see a significant increase (30-60 fps) which usually takes around 40 to 60 rounds. The best of us always leave too soon. Current F-class are almost all .284 (another strangely missing cartridge in this articles comparison) which says something about what the disciplined shooters, regularly shooting out X-rings at 1000m, think. The parent case is the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum and fits a .284 inch bullet on a .317 inch neck with a beltless, rebated, bottleneck with a large rifle magnum primer case . All three are excellent choices for long-range hunting ammo.. This free bore acts as a gas expansion chamber, maximizing velocity due to a longer pressure curve. Mag. Whidden has the dies for 7 PRC. How does the 7mm Rem Mag achieve such ballistics? .308 Winchester I am looking to build a new (all in one) rifle. Seems like the 7 PRC is 90% of the 28 Nosler without the extremely short barrel life and 20% less recoil. The Precision Rifle Cartridge line is now broad enough that for many hunting uses, shooters will have a tough time deciding between the 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC, and 300 PRC. I just ordered a Chistensen Arms Long Range Mesa in 7mm PRC. Thats what Im really most curious to know. If you want to max things out, you need a bullet that will expand at lower velocities. Great stuff. I have a Ridgeline now. These cartridges all drop less than 255 at 1,000 yards. Depending on bullet type and construction, the minimum expansion velocity for rifles falls between about 1300 and 2000 fps. Think of it as a modernized 7mm Rem Mag. Ok went out with new 7 PRC rifle. If you own a 7mm Rem Mag, its easy to produce 7mm Rem Mag Ballistics reports using Shoot! The 7mm Weatherby! I really enjoy every bit from Income School! If it performs like my 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC, Im guessing it will be a winner too. 7mm Remington: SP: 203: 2447: 2330: 7mm Remington Well, that would limit most hunting rifles to between 150 and 400-yards. People may argue that the 7mm STW has come and gone, but with the PRS-ELR hybrid competitions becoming more common, even range directors like Scott Satterlee admit the 7mms are the ones to be on the lookout for, going forward. An inch is no big deal even if you're shooting squirrels in the head. I'd throw a link in, but i don't know how from an iPhone. Your email address will not be published. Thank you. Great video and Ive been following and hoping that a 7 PRC would come for years now. Maybe one day you could get a donor barrel from a sponsor, and cut it down in the field (no recrown) every inch from 28 down to 18 to see what all the velocities are? For what its worth longest shot was 823 yards with my Leupold vx2 3-9 but that was eight years ago Good flat trajectory and power make this cartridge a winner when hunting deer, mule deer, and other medium to large game. The other major factor is bullet availability. Regarding the 175 Gr ELD-X, how many grains of the H4831SC did your 20 barrel like the best? Maybe yall will find some magic power that will do likewise for the 7mm prc. The first, and most obvious is the effect of gravity. This information is provided to the shooter as well. When it gets mailed to you, you screw it on and you have a 7 PRC! Personally, I have said for a long time on the Youtube channel that my ideal hunting cartridge would be a 7mm shooting 180 grains at 3,000 fps. with 50 inch barrel. Ive been playing around with Berger 190g Long Range Hybrid Targets. (888) 223-3006 Exact same setup. V-MAX . CHEERS!!! Personally, my load for the 175 ELD-X in the 7mm PRC will be 64gr of H4831SC, which should yield around 2,925fps. The three sometimes neglected variables are the human factor, the weather factor, and the fact that you are shooting at a wild animal, not a stationary target. Can you tell me which suppressor you are using? Matt. I am alarmed at the number of proponents of long range shooting technology that simply ignore the effect of wind, and have no provision to compensate in their equipment. It has more case capacity than the short, and is very similar to thr max. I quickly saw that the 4 fewer grains of case capacity in the 7 PRC made these powders not ideal. I was finally able to connect on a billy at 575 yards, but with a quartering 15 mph wind. Does anyone know how hot you can load a 162 gr. what speed can you get? Ok but im kind of confused with a heavier bullet wouldnt it just drop faster??? Because the 7mm shoots the lighter bullets at higher velocities, it is better suited to the law enforcment arena than the .300. che velocit riesci ad avere? I really do like what you and your contributing crew are doing. However, hunters who choose to use gear that does not meet this standard are often forced to either make an unethical shot or to pass up shot opportunities when the elk isnt turned the right way. Note that with these loads, I switch to a standard large rifle primernot a magnum primer. I had them make me a short 20 carbon fiber-wrapped barrel chambered in 7 PRC. Hornady officially announced the cartridge on October 26, 2022 at the NASGW Expo. Download Shoot! Shots near the max effective range can totally miss the animal if you misjudge the distance by 50-yards. First know Im a disabled hunter who is in my early 60s, I have a spinal issue from an accident and just had shoulder surgery, I cant walk far anymore. You have stated several times you would not use 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC for large game like elk. Wind Drift diagram showing how the forces act on a bullet. thank you. The only other company Ive seen with die sets is Whidden Gunworks. You should try Vihtavouri N560 powder in your 7 PRC. I dont like playing games of how far can I go and minimum bullet energy. In fact, it may be about the best choice on the market for my personal preference. Ive got a Remington Sendero with a Brux 1:9 twist. Haha your fan from Algeria. We have an article on Backfire that goes a bit deeper into long-range hunting cartridges and bullet selection. @Jim Harmer I know this is a very hard list to compile, I do appreciate your attempts to educate in a common sense way. Using a 30 Bartlein barrel, Manson reamer, RCC brass, and wanted to do some comparisons to your results. This is usually about 1,900fps with most bullet designs. N NomadPilot Well-Known Member Joined While the 7mm 168 grain VLD would only need 3100 fps at the muzzle to match that 2000 fps velocity at 1000 yards. So please keep letting us know how it works for you. Its important to educate yourself about 7mm Rem Mag Ballistics, especially for long range shots, because not knowing how your 7mm rem mag load performs at extended ranges could easily result in a miss. The 284 as used by benchrest shooters at 1000-yard matches uses a 180-grain bullet in along action. Just like shooting near dawn or dusk, or shooting into a glare. ( I know you prefer shorter barrels especially for hunting). Backfires Youtube channel was the first publication to break the story of the cartridges SAAMI approval, and Backfire was also the first group to build a 7mm PRC and show it to the public. But with a TBAC 7 ultra on a Fierce CT rival. This bullet has massive power, and a really flat trajectory allowing this bullet to hit targets much further away and with more power. If its foggy or rainy out, the clarity of your sight picture will limit how well you can shoot. I have two bags of W-W virgin brass and enough multi-fired brass to last me the rest of my life. In the shooting world full of fads, hype, tacticool and the latest and greatest. Thats when little things cause failures. Again we see how important a short time of flight is to minimize these effects. This is averaging several different loads to get these numbers for each cartridge, so we can compare apples-to-apples, but youre right that with ALL cartridges you could go up or down slightly depending on the load selection. Given a 10mph wind and an average load, it drifts just 0.3 at 100 yards, 14.5 at 500 yards, and 69 at 1,000 yards. The flattest-shooting popular rifle cartridge at 1,000 yards is the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum, followed by the .26 Nosler, the .28 Nosler, the .22 Creedmoor, and the 6.5 Weatherby RPM. At 1000 yards the rotation of the earth is basically moving your target down 2.6 inches per second if you are pointing east, and up if you are pointing west. RCC brass and Manson reamer. 1400 W Henry St The maximum effective range of the 6.5 PRC for hunting is approximately 730 yards, at which distance many bullets will slow below 1,900 fps which can cause a bullet to fail to expand. Jim, .300 Weatherby Magnum, .300 Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum, .444 Marlin, .327 Federal Magnum, .500-465 Nitro Express, 7mm Winchester Short Magnum (WSM), 6.53mm (.257) Lazzeroni Scramjet, 9.3x74R, .307 Winchester, .375 Weatherby Magnum, .577 Nitro Express 3-Inch, .44 Remington Magnum (Rifle Data), .416 Dakota, 10mm Auto, .375 Winchester. Steve, Jim, Im in the middle of building a 7PRC. Seriously, its by far the nicest die set Ive ever ownedand Ive tried just about every brand out there. But, everything has to be perfect for it to work. The bullets BC (ballistic coefficient) is very high at 0.536. A bullet with a BC of 0.400 will drift over 40 inches at 700 yards in a 10 mile per hour crosswind. I had to calculate the 100gr at 3500fps. Cool round. Due to the extremely tight tolerances of these cartridges, Ive seen MANY manufacturers struggle with delivering barrels that spike pressures or have brass that doesnt fit right. When I first shot the 7 PRC in a lightweight rifle, I was surprised by the stout recoil; however, adding a muzzle brake or a suppressor tames the rifle dramatically. We use cookies to provide you a better user experience. But, I shoot a 195 EOL with a 1:9.5 twist out of a weatherby vanguard 7mm Rem Mag. The 7mm Rem. 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