7PRC

[Jparker3995]

Hey guys just got a 7 PRC built off an old Weatherby Vanguard action. My old Weatherby was a .257 wby mag. Just got the 7PRC back and took it to the range today to break in the barrel. Cleaned after every shot. I was shooting factory Hornady 180grain match ammo. It was spraying them everywhere. Was probably shooting a 3 inch group. On the 11th shot I noticed the bolt was a little heavy to lift. I looked at all 11 spent casings and noticed there was scarring all around the primer and the base of the casing. I didn’t shoot another round and took it back to my builder and he told me it looked like the rounds were loaded too hot. This is factory ammo. I do not reload. Does this sound correct or could there possibly be something wrong with the build. Any input would really help and be greatly appreciated.

 

[Clint.smith]

try shooting the 175gr ELDX and see if theres a difference?

 

[swavescatter]

Most factory 7PRC Hornady ammo is either overpressure and shoots like crap or really slow. Only their early lot numbers were decent before they couldn't source RL26. There's a few YouTube videos about it.

Try Federal ELDX. Worked for me!

 

[Wildstreak]

A really good friend of mine called me just before last deer season. He had a 300 RUM and was shooting factory Hornady ammo. He had a primer lodged in the trigger. I took it apart and looked at the rest of his cases. It had blown the primer out of 5 cases and flattened the rest. He contacted Hornady and I think they sent him a new box.

 

[davsco]

where to find fed 175eldx?