7prc just slayed the 6.8 Western

[Flyjunky]

Waaay more recoil, way shorter barrel life, waaay less efficient

Ah, I thought you said performance.

Sorry, but yes, the 7prc is the best performing 7mm out the box*.

* when other things besides performance is taken into account

 

[Gila]

Because a factory 7 mag with factory ammo wont shoot 180gr bullets 3000fps out of a 24" barrel, thats why. Like I said before, do some research

Yawn....boooorrrring!

 

[txtransplant]

In any case the 7PRC is a long action and more powerful round than 6.8. It will also have significantly more recoil. Despite marketing claims, recoil will be on par or higher than 300 Win mag factory loads. A 180 at 2975 kicks same or hair more than one at 2960

That being said, it looks like a great round. However in a light weight hunting rifle, particularly one I would want a can on I would far prefer a 6.8W or 6.5 PRC unless I just really needed the added performance of a heavier round

Lou

Came here to say this. Most folks looking into newer calibers like this won't be comparing a 6.8 Western to 7 PRC. The 6.8 is a really great short action cartridge. 7 PRC looks pretty great, too, but it's not a substitute for 6.8 in most instances.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

This thread has a terrible title, almost like a you tube thumbnail. I guess in reading, I do not understand the need to either affirm it’s the greatest thing ever, or crap on it? Sure, you can build anything. Go ahead? Similar comments on build threads. Is there something wrong with a modern design, throated and twisted appropriately? It doesn’t invalidate 7 RM, 7 SAUM, etc. Apart from this thread title, not sure I’ve read that anywhere.

Ammo: it exists. I believe they’ve said they held the cartridge back in the face of those shortages, which got more than the PRCs. I just saw cases of CM, along with all of the PRCs on the shelf. I’ve already got 8 boxes, just waiting on premium brass release. None of it was hard to get, locally OR online.

7 PRC is only for people who want factory ammo and rifles? Really? News to me (and besides that neither good nor bad). Is it an easy button if you want a modern 7? Yes…..I don’t follow why that’s bad. Better tell the gunsmith’s building them to stop.

I keep seeing posts about how this thing is going to be way longer than spec - if 180’s fit just fine within the spec, I guess I don’t follow that. The 195 berger and similar are obviously going to be longer. Why is the new 3.4” mid length action UM is releasing, in their words, “perfect” for 7 PRC builds if there’s such an overall length problem?

 

[bmart2622]

Yawn....boooorrrring!

Yeah, damn facts getting in the way of a good story

 

[Flyjunky]

Yeah, damn facts getting in the way of a good story

But that’s what I was trying to point out with the 28nos….damn facts

 

[Gila]

“At SAAMI length, the 7mm PRC will fit inside the 3.4” magazine boxes of last century’s design in SAAMI form. With the larger bullets, it will exceed the 3.4” magazine, but will not need a Wyatt’s box.”

The 6.8 Western or the 284 Winchester does not have this problem!

7MM PRC Cartridge Guide - Long Range Only

DISCLAIMER: This is a guide. Everything listed within is for information purposes only. All loads should be worked up carefully. We have seen loads that require as much as two grains of charge weight adjustment from one powder lot to another. We have seen as much as five grains of powder...

www.longrangeonly.com

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

The 6.8 Western or the 282 Win does not have this problem!

Where do I get me one of these 282 Wins

 

[amassi]

“At SAAMI length, the 7mm PRC will fit inside the 3.4” magazine boxes of last century’s design in SAAMI form. With the larger bullets, it will exceed the 3.4” magazine, but will not need a Wyatt’s box.”

The 6.8 Western or the 284 Winchester does not have this problem!

7MM PRC Cartridge Guide - Long Range Only

DISCLAIMER: This is a guide. Everything listed within is for information purposes only. All loads should be worked up carefully. We have seen loads that require as much as two grains of charge weight adjustment from one powder lot to another. We have seen as much as five grains of powder...

www.longrangeonly.com

If only somebody would make a lomg action with magnum bolt face capable of handling a cartridge longer than 3.4"

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[Gila]

Sooooo they reinvented a 7saum with a lot more powder and recoil. at least brass will be available!

If only somebody would make a lomg action with magnum bolt face capable of handling a cartridge longer than 3.4"

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Most custom action REM 700s do. The REM 700 magnum length action will work. You can get bottom metal that will get you out there with AICS mags. But I don’t like using AICS when hunting. If I can’t use a P-Mag, I would just as soon hunt with a BDL type floor plate.

 

[Kimber7man]

Most custom action REM 700s do. The REM 700 magnum length action will work. You can get bottom metal that will get you out there with AICS mags. But I don’t like using AICS when hunting. If I can’t use a P-Mag, I would just as soon hunt with a BDL type floor plate.

Hawkins Hunter DBM and flush mags will get you there easily...

 

[3325]

Most of us can't shoot good enough for it to really matter if it's hotter than this or that.

I believe that’s one of the truer statements I’ve read. It’s like thinking that a 1/2 MOA rifle on the bench makes you a 1/2 MOA shooter in the field. Ballistic charts become a wish list for most people as soon as you stand up.

High power and service rifle competitors known that consistent 2 MOA shooting from field positions is good shooting.

 

[Twitch]

My action just cleared before Oregons ridiculous Measure 114 goes into effect.
Ammo arrived today.
Barrel is all I’m waiting on now.
Should be fun!

 

[SwiftShot]

you have a point.

Hornady has nothing to do with the Western. Winchester does but not Hornady. Hornady has said they will not produce ammo for it. It completes with 6.5 PRC.

 

[GAHunterJim]

I have two 7mm Rem mags, one of which has been my go-to for 20 years, I'm very found of the cartridge. That said, the 7mm PRC looks to be about perfect. In my opinion, better for big critters like elk at longer ranges and easier to shoot than the 300 Win Mag and better BC with comparable weight bullets. Thinking I may build one next year once I finish the 6.5CM build I have in the works.

 

[General RE LEE]

I just had my 7mm STW rebarreled over the summer with a Brux 1:9 twist. It likes the 162 ELD-X.

7mm STW brass is getting harder to come by so maybe I sell it and get a 7 PRC lol

 

[AkRyan]

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.

That's because it was made by browning and winchester...if Hornaday made the 6.8 it would have been a hit.

 

[UnckleBob]

That's because it was made by browning and winchester...if Hornaday made the 6.8 it would have been a hit.

Agree. They have it surrounded by the 6.5 and 7mm PRC cartridges.

If there is enough demand for 270 bullets and cartridges, they will roll out the 7mm PRC and finish off the 6.8 Western

 

[mitchellmountain]

I'm considering building a 6.8 western on a Remington model 7, lots to like about the cartridge. I handload for everything so it's not An issue for me. Mostly hunt deer( muley's and whitetail) with the very occasional elk, seems like the perfect choice for a new build. 7 prc looks good but more than I need with being the main species I'm after being deer. Actually have a donor long action and a 7mm barrel blank but think I'm going a different direction.

 

[SwiftShot]

I think the 6.8 Western is an amazing round, it is the support that will mske or break it. Finally seeing more rifle makes which is good.