7mm PRC?

[LightFoot]

So what’s a 6.5 prc necked up to 7mm going to be called?

I've seen it as the 7 SPRC.

(And the 7x300 PRC as the 7 LRPC)

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[EmperorMA]

From what I've read/heard it will be on a long action. Essentially a 7 lrm. I almost waited on a 7 saum build in anticipation of it but have seen the long action info a couple times and decided I didn't want to wait.
Backfire on YouTube actually just had a video a few days ago talking about it. I believe he said hornady told him it's slated for fall release.
He also spoke about 6.8 western and lack of support from hornady, nosler, etc. Worth a watch

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Seems silly to include Nosler in the "lack of support for the 6.8 Western" camp. Two of the five bullets currently loaded in factory ammo for the 6.8 Western are Nosler bullets with the 165 ABLR and 170 NBT. I am nearly certain that Nosler knew about 6.8 Western as they were developing the 165 ABLR for the 27 Nosler, and from what I understand Nosler actually developed the 170 NBT for the 6.8 Western specifically. In fact, I'd imagine we'll see a 175 or even 180 ABLR in .277" before too long.

I'm also rather certain we won't be seeing anything bigger in .277" from Hornady other than what they already make for the old .270 Win. They are just too pissed at Winchester/Browning/FN for stealing the .277" slot out from under them. Ironically, that also takes them out of the running for supporting the 27 Nosler, as well.

It will be interesting to see how things shake out.

 

[Hoosker Doo]

The Backfire Youtube channel posted a video testing a 7mm PRC he had custom made using the SAAMI specs. It's interesting if nothing else. He got faster muzzle velocity using the same load in that and a 7mm RM. Nothing definitive, but interesting.

 

[Kimber7man]

Seems silly to include Nosler in the "lack of support for the 6.8 Western" camp. Two of the five bullets currently loaded in factory ammo for the 6.8 Western are Nosler bullets with the 165 ABLR and 170 NBT. I am nearly certain that Nosler knew about 6.8 Western as they were developing the 165 ABLR for the 28 Nosler, and from what I understand Nosler actually developed the 170 NBT for the 6.8 Western specifically. In fact, I'd imagine we'll see a 175 or even 180 ABLR in .277" before too long.

I'm also rather certain we won't be seeing anything bigger in .277" from Hornady other than what they already make for the old .270 Win. They are just too pissed at Winchester/Browning/FN for stealing the .277" slot out from under them. Ironically, that also takes them out of the running for supporting the 28 Nosler, as well.

It will be interesting to see how things shake out.

And here I thought Nosler developed the 165 ABLR and 170 NBT for the 27 Nosler….

 

[EmperorMA]

And here I thought Nosler developed the 165 ABLR and 170 NBT for the 27 Nosler….

Sorry. Typo!

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

The Backfire Youtube channel posted a video testing a 7mm PRC he had custom made using the SAAMI specs. It's interesting if nothing else. He got faster muzzle velocity using the same load in that and a 7mm RM. Nothing definitive, but interesting.

That's a total fluff piece and the testing is full of flaws.
For example using identical loads with one case having a greater capacity (7RM) the case with lesser capacity will achieve higher pressure and therefore greater velocity.
It's literally handloading 101 and a seriously biased comparison

 

[amassi]

That backfire clown is quite possibly the biggest clown in a very crowded circus.
Look no further than his "effective range" charts printed on his website.


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[762 ULTRAMAGA]

That backfire clown is quite possibly the biggest clown in a very crowded circus.
Look no further than his "effective range" charts printed on his website.


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Yep
Unfortunately the youtube/ Insta
Bro shooting word is full of tools like that now

 

[ndhuntermanND]

Looks like a sweet cartridge to me. Have always wanted a 7 saum but the lack of brass has kept me away. I'll probably buy or build one.

 

[Seeknelk]

Hopefully the 7prc doesn't have the same PROBLEM WITH CLICKERS AS THE 300 AND 6.5 DO! GET THE REAMERS SPECCED OUT RIGHT THIS TIME HORNADY! There, that otta fix it

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

Hopefully the 7prc doesn't have the same PROBLEM WITH CLICKERS AS THE 300 AND 6.5 DO! GET THE REAMERS SPECCED OUT RIGHT THIS TIME HORNADY! There, that otta fix it

This is why the handloader should avoid it for now, I'm honestly so underwhelmed with the weak ass capacity that I'll never own one

 

[Seeknelk]

This is why the handloader should avoid it for now, I'm honestly so underwhelmed with the weak ass capacity that I'll never own one

It has ass capacity that's weak?

 

[BPollard]

Backfire just put up a video about the cartridge and has the SAAMI specs.

I doubt the effective range of a 300 win mag is only 600 yds

 

[Pilsner]

I doubt the effective range of a 300 win mag is only 600 yds

As measured by the distance at which they drop below 2k FPS. Several popular hollow points have a stated 'lowest opening velocity' of around 2000 FPS. So its actually a quite logical (although poorly named) piece of information.

Screen shot from thefirearmsblog dot com

 

[Jr4]

As measured by the distance at which they drop below 2k FPS. Several popular hollow points have a stated 'lowest opening velocity' of around 2000 FPS. So its actually a quite logical (although poorly named) piece of information.

Screen shot from thefirearmsblog dot com

I’m more concerned about foot pounds of energy, than bullet drop
2000 fps would be correct for some copper bullets, but not a bonded bullet or other lead based bullets
Just my 2 cents

 

[Pilsner]

Most of the posted data I've seen for those show 1800 fps. But I take your point.