300 PRC thoughts…

[270quest]

Winter doldrums have me thinking of a build…don’t need anything, it life’s too short not to play with some new rifles.

I am wanting to hear thoughts on the 300 PRC. This would be a rifle I would want to use for late season, longer range desert elk hunts. Thinking 22” finished carbon barrel topped with a 6-7” suppressor.

220 grain scenars could pack a thump way out there…

 

[waspocrew]

I like my 22” 300 PRC with 215 hybrids. Completely wrecked a mule deer this year at 330 yards. Elk did not cooperate.

 

[WoodlandCritter]

I like my 22” 300 PRC with 215 hybrids. Completely wrecked a mule deer this year at 330 yards. Elk did not cooperate.

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That picture of your rifle is crazy. Almost looks like it was taken underwater.

Also, nice buck.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

It's a good cartridge with plenty of support. My custom with 24" barrel was shooting 230gr Berger OTM bullets at 2,990fps using N570. I sent that one down the road so someone else is enjoying it now.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

Im running a 22 inch 300 PRC. Its a christensen that's extremely picky on ammo. The only thing I've found that shoots is 245 bergers over n570. I shot a buck with it this fall. Took 2 shots (bad shot placement on the first shot, back hips...) second one right where I wanted it. Neither one penetrated more than a foot and destroyed lots of meat. Huge energy dump though

 

[CodyAK]

I’m a fan of mine. Haven’t worked up my 215 hybrids but they’re on the bench waiting. 24” though. Waiting on my magnus & ultra 7 to show up. Have been using 46M.

 

[Tradchef]

I took this bull at 425 yards. 245 grain Elite Hunter. Stiff legged it and did a face plant. So far mine shoots the heavier bullets better and the accuracy is outstanding. I don’t know if anyone would need one if they already own a win mag for hunting. I’m not sure I see that much of a benefit. Better hunting bullet selection for the win mag hands down. Not sure I’ll keep this set up long term as I am a big fan of my 340 weatherby and 35 Whelen for elk but this cartridge is a solid performer for sure!!

 

[Davyalabama]

I like my 22” 300 PRC with 215 hybrids. Completely wrecked a mule deer this year at 330 yards. Elk did not cooperate.

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Love the high shoulder shot, myself, too. Look at that hole. That is the exit hole, but still.

 

[waspocrew]

Love the high shoulder shot, myself, too. Look at that hole. That is the exit hole, but still.

It does the trick for sure! Here’s a better look at the exit:

 

[Pilsner]

The instant that I sold my 300 PRC to a buddy I started looking for the next one. 225 ELD-M's certainly pack a wallop even waaayyyy out there.
On the next build I will most likely do a 20 or 22" barrel paired with a reflex can of some type and a folding chassis/stock. My only complaint on my old Springfield Waypoint carbon was the length of barrel once I put my Banish Backcountry can on it. Like walking around with a fence post. Also want to try out some of the super heavy Berger or Sierra offerings.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

No love for bonded bullets here?

 

[stormthelab20]

I'm in the same boat with this plan, the 30 Sherman has caught my eye as well. Maybe I'm just trying to be different, but it seems great.

 

[Hunter26]

That picture of your rifle is crazy. Almost looks like it was taken underwater.

Also, nice buck.

I agree!

 

[Donjuan]

How long til someone says it’s overkill and refers you to the 6mm thread?

 

[voltage]

Disclaimer: I am not the most well read on calibers.

I had a 300PRC built in 2020 as I felt it was the best combination of factory ammo options with upside for reloading. I have a 22" barrel, but am yet to throw a can on it. I have the TBAC Ultra 7 that I could use, but have been thinking about buying a magnus for it.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

Disclaimer: I am not the most well read on calibers.

I had a 300PRC built in 2020 as I felt it was the best combination of factory ammo options with upside for reloading. I have a 22" barrel, but am yet to throw a can on it. I have the TBAC Ultra 7 that I could use, but have been thinking about buying a magnus for it.

I have a 22 inch one that I ran a can on for mule deer this fall. I hauled it one day for elk and decided it was longer than what I can shove through the brush

 

[Bater]

My 300PRC has been so easy to load for and boringly accurate that most of my other magnums stay in the safe nowadays. Endless bullet selection and three quality brass companies pumping out cases, lots to like.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

My 300PRC has been so easy to load for and boringly accurate that most of my other magnums stay in the safe nowadays. Endless bullet selection and three quality brass companies pumping out cases, lots to like.
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What bullet are you finding luck with?

 

[Bater]

215 Hybrids, wicked killers

 

[chicoredneck]

I own a 26” 300 prc and shoot 245 bergers over n570 at 2930 fps. It hammers at long range due to the very high bc and excellent accuracy. That being said, I would not want a light weight rifle in this combo as the recoil is significant, even with a muzzle brake. Mine current 300prc is 15lbs with a brake and is comfortable. My prior 300prc rifle was under 10lbs, with a carbon fiber barrel. While the light weight rifle was very accurate, it was challenging to maintain that accuracy due to the heavy recoil leaving no room for imprecise shooting set ups.