7prc just slayed the 6.8 Western

[ThatredneckguyJamie]

I suppose I am deranged...but I think I'll just stick with my 300 win mag

 

[prm]

Does it make elk more dead?

 

[ZAK13]

Heck, the .270 win is a great cartridge.

Yes it is. I’m really happy with mine.

 

[ZAK13]

The new RemArms will also be chambering the 7PRC.

 

[AkMtnRunner]

I am more of a medium bore fan, but just for fun I'll I go out on a limb and predict that in 10 years we'll look back to this time as the peak of the 30 magnum caliber. I think because the 7 PRC could very well make the 7mm-175ish grain bullets mainstream, there really won't be much reason to buy new 30 cal magnum rifles. Well constructed 180 grain 308 caliber bullets have already proved themselves just as good as anything heavier in that caliber, except for ELR, but now having that weight in a sleeker .284 bullet will side step that issue. The 300 PRC's luke warm response also showed there's limited market for those heavy 30 cal bullets, and I'd reckon that was also the real reason for Hornady's 7 PRC development. It will take a few years to cleanse the 7mm reputation of not having the authority of the 30 cals (due to simply using light weight 7mm bullets) but I think it will happen and the 30 cal magnum will go on cruise control to a gradual decline the way of the 30-06 . . . beloved as a national treasure but overshadowed by something else in every direction.

 

[Coors Man 264]

In just a few short days since it’s official release the Hornady 7prc has destroyed the 6.8 Western. Savage Arms, Springfield Armory, & Fierce have already announced they will be chambering the 7prc. I’m sure other ammo manufacturers will be doing the same.
Since it’s release, the marketing hype behind the 6.8 Western died rather quickly, other than Browning & Winchester, no other rifle manufacturers have offered the 6.8, nor has any other ammunition manufacturer offered support. It’s a shame really, I think the 6.8 Western is a good cartridge.

Christensen & Seekins Precision are offering chamberings in the 6.8 Western.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Although possibly unjustified, the extra 32 grains in bullet weight and 0.02” in bullet diameter for the 7mm PRC would make me feel better on a longer shot at an elk.

I personally would not rely upon an addition 0.03” (0.02" + 50% expansion) to make the difference on a kill. If you (generic) are relying upon that, then it may be better to pass on that shot.

But you do have to go a fair ways out to start to see real differences...
Drift: 700 yards is where the 7mm PRC starts to really separate. It has a 3” advantage over both the 6.5 PRC and the 7mm RM. Reading wind is an art and for a lot of us, there's room for improvement. Three inches "off" (or more) a potentially questionable wind reading could make for a bad day depending on what you are hunting and how cooperative the target is.

Drop: 600 yards is where the 7mm PRC starts to really separate. It has a 5-6” advantage over both the 6.5 PRC and the 7mm RM. Most of us have a rangefinder so there is little to no use to do a WAG holdover at this distance and beyond.

Energy: I know this is Rokslide where energy is a non-starter. But using 1500 ft-lbs (tossed around a lot for elk), the 6.5 PRC is “good” to ~600 yards, the 7mm RM is “good” to ~700 yards, and the 7mm PRC is “good” to ~900 yards.

It'll be interesting to see how this one turns out. I would expect the 7mm RM sales to take a hit, but the biggest hit may come to the 28 Nosler.

 

[MTMeatHunter]

I had to see it to believe it but sure enough… 6.8 Western AND 7 PRC from Seekins in the Element and PH2

 

[WoodBow]

I'm hoping it takes some of popularity out of 6.5 PRC.

Why? So bullets and components will be more available?

 

[ChrisAU]

Why? So bullets and components will be more available?

That’s right. Which ammo is much better now than the last couple years.

 

[WoodBow]

That’s right. Which ammo is much better now than the last couple years.

Gotcha. I'm right there with ya. I refuse to pay marked up prices. I can wait.

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[Thinkingman]

I just wish the manufacterers would concentrate on providing ammo/componants for existing cartridges instead of inventing new "boutique" cartridges every year... that really offer nothing over previous cartridges that have killed proficiently for many years.

There is no one to blame except we, the consumers as WE create the market and seem to have to purchase the newest in order to impress our buddies.

I disagree.
Modern cartridges and the rifles with barrel twist suitable to shoot them(not to mention modern manufacturing to much tighter tolerances) are creating a new world of shooter (I'll throw gas on the fire by not saying 'hunter').
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[Rob5589]

I disagree.
Modern cartridges and the rifles with barrel twist suitable to shoot them(not to mention modern manufacturing to much tighter tolerances) are creating a new world of shooter (I'll throw gas on the fire by not saying 'hunter').
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Same guns, different cartridge. Guys get bored with the same old same old.

 

[Trr15]

Does it make elk more dead?

You won’t be able to kill an elk with anything other than a 7prc by this time next year.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

You won’t be able to kill an elk with anything other than a 7prc by this time next year.

That's an improvement as today many WKRs claim that anything less than a 577 T-Rex is inadequate.

-- This is sarcasm as many elk are killed each year by a variety of projectiles with a myriad of weight, composition, velocity, etc.

 

[Wapiti1]

Does anyone else hear or feel an odd clicking? Looking at the chamber print, expect a few issues.

Jeremy

 

[wapitibob]

Does anyone else hear or feel an odd clicking? Looking at the chamber print, expect a few issues.

Jeremy

It's gonna click, weaver already has a reamer to fix it.

 

[SouthPaw]

That's an improvement as today many WKRs claim that anything less than a 577 T-Rex is inadequate.

-- This is sarcasm as many elk are killed each year by a variety of projectiles with a myriad of weight, composition, velocity, etc.

Many WKRs find that anything over .264 is overkill.

 

[MJB]

The 6.8 western will be here awhile and with Hornady behind this it will stick too...... remember when the 204 first came out?

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Many WKRs find that anything over .264 is overkill.

I know.

The fact is just about any animal will die when we do our part with any legal cartridge/projectile. But that makes for a boring forum and would give WRKs many less things to get all fired up about.