7 PRC Velocities? Reality vs. expectation.

[TheCoyote]

When 7PRC first came out I couldn’t stop drooling on myself. What a shooter sending 175g bullets 3000 fps in a 24” barrel!

However, Is anyone actually getting these results real world in their own rifle? I hear rumors that most guys really are not not able to achieve these speeds and that it was mostly marketing hype.

Anyone with some personal experience?

 

[Heath Hansen]

I’m getting 2976 out of 24” proof barrel with 175 Eld-x factory loads.

 

[rookieforever33]

A few months ago it came out that Hornady couldn't get the powder they needed for the velocities. They claimed the powder they were using was slower but produced good accuracy. Seems shady they didnt say anything until after being questioned. Ive heard the Federal eldx were still running about 3000.

 

[bojangles808]

I’m getting 2976 out of 24” proof barrel with 175 Eld-x factory loads.

Hornady or federal factory?

I'm the same way OP I have a 7mag itching to get rebarreled but I can't get over hornady's deceptive tactis. my 7 mag shoots too I still need some convincing to take the leap

 

[TheCoyote]

A few months ago it came out that Hornady couldn't get the powder they needed for the velocities. They claimed the powder they were using was slower but produced good accuracy. Seems shady they didnt say anything until after being questioned. Ive heard the Federal eldx were still running about 3000.

This is exactly what I was told. That Hornady was claiming 3000 fps but most guys were getting 2800(ish).

And could an average guy build up a load with readily available components?

 

[brianwesson1]

I reload for mine in a 22 carbon six barrel and I’m getting 2980. I bought my nephew a bergerra wilderness ridge in 22 barrel. With factory Federal 175eldx it’s getting 2943.


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