Good flat trajectory and power make this cartridge a winner when hunting deer, mule deer, and other medium to large game. To do load development before this speed up happens will render the load development useless. Most people will like 22, but I like em short! Shooters will gravitate toward heavy-for-caliber high-BC bullets in the 7mm PRC. Hornady has made the perfect 7mm case. But this is where atmospheric affects come into play. 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. While I like and support new cartridges, does the PRC provide anything new? Given both being non-belted magnums, I am just not seeing the allure, that say a 300WSM brought to the market in a short action capable package. Custom Ammo:Upon request we can provide you with custom loaded ammunition. 7mm Ballistics Examined For this ballistics demonstration we are using Norma 150gr Scirocco with a muzzle velocity of 3117fps and a ballistic coefficient of 0.536. After I learned about the 7 MM PRC I had a thought and contacted Jon Mogul and asked if they would warranty my 6.5 PRC barrel and they did! Worked up load with 195 bergers. Thats what Im really most curious to know. They use Berger 168 gr VLD (Very Low Drag) bullets. 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? H1000 ran out of space for powder before I reached max velocity. Couple questions for you. I enjoy your videos. Suggested 7mm Rem. Ballistics and Drop for the 7mm Remington Magnum Cartridge Type: Rifle Height: 2.5" Width: 0.532" Average FPS: 3024 Average Energy: 3106 Average Gr: 153 Recoil: 2.06 Power Rank: 4.63 of 20 In the 1960's Remington created the 7mm Remington Magnum based of the 375 H&H cartridge design. Wonderful! 7 PRC would be a nice step down in recoil from a 300 win mag as long as you choose a lighter bullet. This difference in bullet shape can be quantified, and the comparison simplified to one numberthe Ballistic Coefficient, or BC. You have to find the right balance of weight and aerodynamics. How do you think it will shoot the Barnes 168 gn LRX in case this new lead ammo ban goes through? I think the biggest win for the PRC however is the factory support that the SAUM lacks. I am kind of waiting to find some Hornady brass to work up my official load. Let's compare the amount of wind deflection for two different bullet's launched at 3000 fps MV. Now, I either need to find ammunition to shoot, or new brass. The 7mm PRC is a new round designed for long-range shooting and big-game hunting. Most rangefinders can have errors of at lease two percent at 1000 yards, even if you do everything else correctlykeep in mind that it is very easy to range an object just behind or in front of your target. For over 70 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world. *Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of 7mm Remington Magnum Ballistics cartridge. This September I was able to hunt mountain goats with Beaver Foot Outfitters in British Columbia. We know the grain is different but that's as close as we could get with the Winchester Silvertips. I just finished my 7saummight need to do an identical build but in 7prc and compare. Isnt it smart to have a buffer and not go to the utmost maximum? The amount of wind deflection is basically determined by how large the drag forces are and how long those forces act on the bullet. How does the 7mm Rem Mag achieve such ballistics? The 7mm-08 Remington was designed in 1980 by Remington Arms Company. I guess I can hang the gun on the wall and admire its looks until ammunition is available. The only other company Ive seen with die sets is Whidden Gunworks. The first is simple to measure and compensate for. You have to find the right balance of weight and aerodynamics. Given Hornadys target load of 180gr at 2,950fps, this is likely a max load. when doing ballistics for your 7mm Rem Magnum. Hi Jim, Oh, it would be close, but it would still fall under the precise point of aim by about an inch. Obviously, there are many technical differences between the two, but they do fill a nearly identical hole in the market. Thanks for all the helpful info on the 7PRC. 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. My 7 PRC will be in my hands Thursday so I will let you know how N560 and a 175 Hornady ELD-X does. I do reload and my rifle seams to like 70 grains. As soon as the cartridge was officially announced, Hornady announced many rifle makers that will be producing factory offerings for the 7 PRC. Theres always another hunt. 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. Its currently in a google sheet so I can easily share access with a good email. Commissions are earned for links to Brownell's, Amazon, MidwayUSA, GoHunt, OpticsPlanet, Sportsman's Warehouse, and other retailers. Use this ballistic calculator in order to calculate the flight path of a bullet given the shooting parameters that meet your conditions. 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. Policy. Seldom is the practical max the same as the true max distance. Do you have any MV numbers from your 20. If you're after deeper penetration, look at the 139-grain Barnes VOR-TX Long. Important Note: This is anecdotal testing. Ballistic Table Ron Spomer 7mm RM, 2,900 fps from 24" bl. I always run a suppressor would like to see 20 with suppressor vs 24 with break. Awesome article and information. Im guessing that the parent cartridge for this is the .416, but thats really a guess. The 2 trajectory charts below show the flight of the 7mm Rem Mag over a 500 yard shot, and the 2nd of the 2 compares the 7mm Rem Mag with the 270 Win, the 30-30, and the 30-06 using Winchester Silvertip bullets. grazie, Hi Jim, I hunt in the Alps area in Italy, I walk a lot and would like a light weapon. Thank you for your efforts and info on this. Be cautious when rebarreling a rifle into any of the PRC cartridges. I do lose stability out past 1000 yards but still great performance. Or, you can of course use a custom action like a Terminus, Defiance, etc. Ive left comments but could use some advice. It has more case capacity than the short, and is very similar to thr max. This would negate most of the recoil pain and serve as a solid replacement for 7mm Rem Mag without the belt pain. Thankyou for report off the 7mm PRC as I have been searching for since I saw the SAAMI specification. Basically, like a wind vane on a roof or windmill, the bullet will align itself with the prevalent wind. Was nice to see your wife in the last video. Quanto pesa il sistema che hai realizzato? Keep it up! Steve, Jim, Im in the middle of building a 7PRC. 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Hi Jim, Im a follower on YouTube, I really enjoy all of them. The time of flight is dependent on shape (BC) and initial muzzle velocity. since Im a fan of your youtubes, my question to you: 7 PRC looks like the best large deer caliber. Youre also not going to shoot as well on a moving animal. What barrel length has Hornady created the 7mm PRC for? It really looks like this might be the do all cartridge Ive been waiting for. These are Altitude (basically, Pressure), and Air Temperature. Surprisingly, I found your keywords ranking number 1 on Google! Did you perhaps mean 50 cm? Copyright GunData.org 2015 | Koenig Media, LLC | Links | Sitemap | Advertise. 1000ft.lbs: 1660yd. 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. If you do not have a Shooting Chronograph, I strongly suggest you purchase one. Its certainly true that bullet/load selection will make a big difference. Let me know! How will that compare? You mentioned that length. I really enjoy your videos, I like that you say your truth about the products you review. Sighting-in a hunting rifle to hit a certain number of inches high at 100 yards (or 100 meters) maximizes the point blank range of the rifle and cartridge and is superior to zeroing at a fixed distance like 200 yards. Be intentional and smart with each shot. No obvious pressure signs, but I didnt feel I should compress further. Question, should I consider a 22 for the added benefit of when non suppressed or will the 20 (non suppressed) handle my needs just fine. Examine the velocity graph generated by Shoot! Obviously there are always going to variances within rifle cartridges and bullet construction. Shot placement, bullet construction, and animal individuality will all dramatically impact the effectiveness of the bullet. Leave nothing to chance, because great things dont happen on accident. Corriolis effects from the earths rotation also needs to be compensated for. Red Oak, White, or Chestnut for Deer Herd? lb Muzzle Velocity ft/sec. Using a 30 Bartlein barrel, Manson reamer, RCC brass, and wanted to do some comparisons to your results. Up and down winds can be tough to deal with because of difficulty in reading mirage, or the terrain can be hidden. Ive been curious how it would shake out/compare to the 7SAUM when seated long. .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. Simple as that. These guys have 7mm rem mags taking elk at 900+ yards. Thank you. con canna da 50 inch. Note that with these loads, I switch to a standard large rifle primernot a magnum primer. Great job on all the information on the 7mm PRC. This is for academic purposes only. I ABSOLUTELY would use 7mm PRC on elk. There have been many changes to the reamer specs of the other PRC cartridges, and the tight tolerances make manufacturing difficult. My scope has seen better days but my Weatherby Accumark is like new and I really like it. Skyking; Oct 18, 2010; Replies 10 Views 8K. Your rifle will be sent over to Evolved Munitions LLC who will then begin the load development process. Thats exactly what the 7PRC is, but it is by no means the only cartridge that offers those specs. Thank you very much in advance, .270 Winchester Short Magnum, .30 M1 Carbine, .300 H&H Magnum, .25-06 Remington, .284 Winchester, .224 Weatherby Magnum, 7x57mm Mauser, .250 Savage, .405 Winchester, .45 Colt (often called .45 Long Colt), .375 Dakota, .375 Remington Ultra Magnum, 6.5mm Remington Magnum, .500 Smith & Wesson Special, .375 Holland & Holland Magnum. For this load, I chose the 195 Berger EOL and loaded it to max COAL of 3.34. Seems like they are trying to reinvent the wheel given that the 7mm STW (strangely missing from this article for comparisons) does everything the 7mm PRC does and more for over 40 years: 180gr in the 3000-3200fps range. It has a length of 2.035 inches, 2.80 inches overall, with a 1:9.5 twist and a large rifle primer. The same goes for doping wind for direction and speed. Loris: 50 inch would be uncommonly long. Im still working on a load. It just takes experience, and a willingness to shoot often and learn something every time you pull the trigger.The more you shoot and practice, the more you will realize how difficult precision shooting at longer ranges can become. Incline shooting, and cant are two more factors that need to be controlled. I apologize for the misunderstanding. This system maximizes the distance in which no "hold over" is necessary. Snow. In fact, it may be about the best choice on the market for my personal preference. Its a direct thread. Thats one flat shooting load considering we sighted-in the bullet to impact only 2.37 inches high at 100 yards. Far shots start to need a lot of compensation for bullet drop and wind drift to make an ethical shot on a game animal. 61.6 grains H4831sc. Backfire was the first publication to put together a 7 PRC as soon as the SAAMI specs for the cartridge were released. Your email address will not be published. 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. The 7mm PRC will beat the following cartridges in sales over the next 20 years: 280AI, Gunwerks LRM, and the 7mm Rem Mag. With the high BC of some of the 7mm bullets, ballistically this 7mm PRC will outshine most 6.5mm and 30cal cartridges. It's like these other guys said, if you throw a small rock it goes really fast, but not very far. I have a Ridgeline now. The two most important variables are the Initial Velocity and the Ballistic Coefficient. I was somewhat surprised by the list of firearms manufacturers who are not yet jumping on board with the 7 PRC. 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. There are no bullets below the 0.284 caliber with a ballistic coefficient higher than the 7mm. The first, and most obvious is the effect of gravity. 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. Will be interested in seeing which manufacturers chamber this round. I guess the 7mm WSM is dead. Barrel Break In: All barrels will increase in speed. I used the same primer, and the same 175gr ELDX bullet. Hopefully more options than what the 6.8 Western. Does anyone know how hot you can load a 162 gr. You want to take full advantage of this cartridges ballistic potential. I'd throw a link in, but i don't know how from an iPhone. 61.6 grains H4831sc with 195 berger gives 2975fps. Im getting impressive velocities despite the short length, and the accuracy has been insanely goodone of the most accurate rifles Ive ever shot. 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? Agreed that Whidden Gunworks makes the best reloading dies available. This spring I built a 7mm REM Mag with a long throat in a 28 inch barrel 1:8 twist from McGowen Barrels. che velocit riesci ad avere? Your load data is tied to your rifle serial number and thus can be ordered from us at any time. Download Shoot! Required fields are marked *. And shoot 168 Barnes tipped triple shock bullets along with Berger VLD at same weight and load. They should also understand their own limitations. Is that right? Surprisingly, the factory ammunition for the 160gr CX bullet offers the same 3,000fps muzzle velocity as the 175gr ELD-X bullet. Magpro had a lot of case capacity left, but wasnt getting the velocity Id hope to see without just burning a ton of powder. Ive got it sending the 162 grain ELD-X 3200 FPS. If you want to max things out, you need a bullet that will expand at lower velocities. Better to pass on a questionable shot. 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! Something like a 145gr Barnes LRX would be a great choice. If you would like more information about any of these topics in an easy to understand format, try Robert Rinker's Understanding Firearm Ballistics. @Jim Harmer I know this is a very hard list to compile, I do appreciate your attempts to educate in a common sense way. Though the sub-quarter MOA precision and low ES and SD are not guaranteed, they are the norm. The 7mm Rem. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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? Starline Brass has plans to produce these cases in the future. But wait, theres more. I have two bags of W-W virgin brass and enough multi-fired brass to last me the rest of my life. Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics . I have a table showing the highest BC 7mm bullets, but here are a few bullets likely to be popular in the 7mm PRC: Below are the specified twist rates for many similar cartridges to the 7 PRC. In our next article we will look at how to calculate and compensate for long range shooting, and the equipment and programs that will do it. 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. I think your numbers might be off. George Holt. The bullets BC (ballistic coefficient) is very high at 0.536. Why no newer cartridges? The higher the number, the better down range velocity retention. It is caused by the bullet aligning itself to the relative wind vector. Sure, some experts have even gone beyond what we consider the max distance. The 7 PRC has very slightly less case capacity than the 7mm Remington Magnum, but also has a twist rate and neck length capable of shooting much heavier bullets than are common in a 7 Mag. To optimize performance of the 7mm RUM, Remington engineers produced a chamber design utilizing .400" (10mm) free bore. 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. 7mm Remington: SP: 203: 2447: 2330: 7mm Remington The Barnes bullet loses velocity at twice the rate of the VLD! rating at 4,200 fps, it would miss. That is more recoil than a .30-06 but less than a .300 Win Mag. I was hoping to optimize the cartridge . Not all bullets are Max-Range bullets. Using dies from Whidden, I got to work. Please let me know how it can be improved upon. The #1 reason I recommend Preferred Barrel Blanks is because theyve sorted through those issues and can deliver problem-free prefit barrels. Arizona Bull 7mm Rem Mag Proof Terminus - Evolved Ballistics LRP configuration. Whidden has the dies for 7 PRC. It was an exciting huntwe would spot goats from the valley floor, and climb 3000-4000 feet every day to hunt them. Youre right. All the scopes I like seam to be out of my price affordability. Ok went out with new 7 PRC rifle. Compact 1000 yard rangefinder. For example, having 1,500 ft-lbs of energy to kill a bull elk is a decent barometer, but elk have also been killed with far less energy when excellent shot placement and good bullet construction are in play. Was pleasantly surprised by your reference to preferred barrels and to find out that you are also a local Utah sportsman as I grew up only 70 miles away from St. George and still live and hunt this area with my family. A bullet with a BC of 0.400 will drift over 40 inches at 700 yards in a 10 mile per hour crosswind. This is more energy than some other centerfire cartridges at the muzzle! Though it is designed to headspace off the belt of brass, handloaders can improve concentricity by using the shoulder for headspacing. The 7mm RUM is identical to a high performance race engine in every sense. What is the mounting method, QD or threaded? Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. NEED ADVICE!!! The pistol bullet will slow down much faster, see Figure 2. The Bigger Question is, whats YOUR maximum? Im sure we both understand youre trying to reach hunters and shooters of all levels, and you dont want to overload everyone with too much data. If you're targeting large and dangerous game, those heavier bullets certainly make a difference. You can find an email form and contact information here. Because of the nature of the bullet's shape and its performance through the air, changing Air Densities can have a large effect at long range. I just ordered a Chistensen Arms Long Range Mesa in 7mm PRC. Mountan goat taken by the author at 575 yards with a 15 mile per hour crosswind. Also, any chance you could add 270wsm to the tables? Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. However, its pointless to attempt such shots if you dont optimize 7mm Rem Mags point blank range during sighting-in. The 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge is a long-action centerfire rifle cartridge designed to shoot 180 grain bullets at 2,950 fps. I dont like playing games of how far can I go and minimum bullet energy. Bullet Weight: 140 gr Initial Velocity: 3130 fps Sight Height : 1.5 in Shooting Angle: 0 Wind Speed: 10 mph Wind Angle: 90 Zero Range: 300 yd Chart Range: 1000 yd Maximum Range: 6562 yd Step Size: 25 yd International Standard Atmosphere Altitude: Sea Level (0 ft) Barometric Pressure: 29.92 Hg Temperature: 59 F Relative Humidity: 50% Looking forward to more. Here is my info: 3040 FPS, 160 accubond at .531 b/c, 50 degrees and 5000ft. 2020 Sierra Bullets while they work great at closer ranges, they will fail miserably if you want to push your shots out there. A hunting firearm can only be so heavy, and a smart shooter will only subject himself to a limited amount of recoil. You have stated several times you would not use 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC for large game like elk. L. Neil Smith, at a 200 yard zero with a Hornady SST 162 gr your looking at 34.8" drop @ 500 beyond that it really really falls off quickly after that range . 7mms in general produce such good ballistics like higher retained velocity, energy, etc because of the bullets made for this caliber. Figure 1. How much velocity would I lose with that shorter barrel? 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. The numbers arent much better and the only pro I see is getting decent numbers with a shorter barrel. This round is here to stay, and while the relative recoil or kick is often sighted as negative, it's often over stated, while it does kick the numbers show that the recoil on average is = or less than the average for the 30-06 but is of course more than the 270, and the 30-30. The benefit was a hot shower and soft bed every night! So please keep letting us know how it works for you. I personally worked up my load using the 150gr Hornady CX bullet, but now Hornady has announced a new 160gr CX bullet with a much higher BC and only one band instead of the two bands on the 150gr CX. I have a complete article on the best rifles available now in 7mm PRC. Depending on bullet type and construction, the minimum expansion velocity for rifles falls between about 1300 and 2000 fps. 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. Thats a dead whitetail deer out to 1200 yards lol. This difference in bullet shape can be quantified, and the comparison simplified to one numberthe Ballistic Coefficient, or BC. Well, that would limit most hunting rifles to between 150 and 400-yards. Im gonna leave it right here, I own a lot of rifles but if I didnt there are 3 rifles that I could own and cover every game animal in north america. The bullet with the lowest expansion threshold is Nosler Accubond Long Range, which expands starting at 1300 fps. 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. She looks like a real keeper to me. Guessing and sighter shots have no place in todays hunting ethic. I hope brass makers continue to make 7mm STW brass. I am using this data for Scope choice. Cartridge Type: Rifle Height: 2.85" Width: 0.534" Average FPS: 3121 Average Energy: 3330 Average Gr: 154 Recoil: 2.13 Power Rank: 4.81 of 20 . If its foggy or rainy out, the clarity of your sight picture will limit how well you can shoot. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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