7 PRC factory ammo (Best options)

[Nicaburns]

There a tons of good factory options out there, with each of them having certain advantages and draw backs.
When I am looking for a factory load I am focused on 2 important factors:

1- Shot to shot accuracy resulting in small group sizes
2- The bullet being used and how it performs on game

HSM trophy gold checks both of these boxes for me. Berger VLD and Elite hunter bullets, which are focused pinpoint accuracy and terminal performance. I have had sub MOA group sizes with our 175 Elite hunter and 168 VLD. The combination of heavy for caliber, frangible bullets at impact speeds 1800 fps or higher result in impressive wound channels.

A quick search on your site and ammoseek doesn’t show much by way of availability… will have to keep an eye out to try some

 

[Don@HSM]

We are constantly trying to keep up to date on our online store but if you cannot find what you are looking for online or in stores, feel free to give us a call and place an order as well!

A quick search on your site and ammoseek doesn’t show much by way of availability… will have to keep an eye out to try some

 

[QuickTrigger7]

anyone have any leads on the 170 gr TA’s no luck on ammo seek

 

[duckhunter175]

22" 1-8t Proof Sendero (suppressed w/ Nomad Ti) barrel cut by a smith in Louisiana; gun is exceptionally accurate shooting from a bipod and rear bag, less than 100rds down the barrel right now

So far for factory ammo I've tested (with Garmin):

Hornady 180gr ELDM- Advertised 2975fps @ 24" // ACTUAL 2800fps @ 22", shot very well (#2 to Federal)

Federal Fusion Tipped 175gr- Advertised 2925fps (no length listed) // ACTUAL 2840fps @ 22"; exceptionally accurate, low ES/SD

Norma Bondstrike 165gr- Advertised 3018fps (no length listed) // ACTUAL 2960 @ 22"; highest ES/SD, still around 5/8" @ 100y for 3 shots

Federal shot the best and was fairly close to box velocity if you subtract 40-50fps for manufacturer 'tolerance' and then 25-30fps per inch of barrel.

Hornady 180 ELDM was consistently slow by 125-150fps accounting for barrel length, but shot well.

Norma- Closest to box velocity, fairly accurate load but highest ES/SD