The Truth about 7PRC for hunting

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

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[@SpudOutdoors]

I’m central to Missouri and have custom rem mag and a fast twist factory one using 195gn, also a custom 25 creed if you want to collaborate and have more video content.

[@pztgst]

Ended up going 300PRC myself primarily because I wanted something to shoot 1 mile +. So far I have made solid hits at 1757. Hope to take it out farther after the holidays. Great to see some PRC content that isn't just regurgitating the marketing materials.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Sweet, sounds like you built a good rifle. I imagine I'll try the 7PRC out to a mile eventually, just for fun.

[@niio111]

Same here, 300PRC with a 30in barrel.

[@Alphasaurus-fq7nu]

I went with 300 win mag,It does the same shit

[@biggs8729]

That’s a sweet setup. I Went with the 6.5 CM first, followed by the 300 WM, then the 300 PRC, the 6.5 PRC and finally the 6.8 Western. The 300 WM will outshoot them all but the 6.8 Western is my go to hunting gun. Next project is to upgrade the 6.5 PRC with a heavy 27” barrel with a 7.5 twist and see how well that shoots long range.

[@brianjohnson3782]

@@biggs8729hey Biggs I’m looking at getting a new rifle for Montana elk and deer this fall. Do you know if there’s a big difference between the 300 wmag and the ultra mag?

[@OzzysPrecisionHunting]

The 7prc is great, took a nice 8 pointer this past weekend at 853 yards with the hunter precision bullets and Christensen rifle/Arken SH5-25. 1 shot , 1 buck down

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Nice. Congrats!

[@melvinsacromentoe]

Dang long shot!

[@OzzysPrecisionHunting]

I got lucky, was perfect environment conditions thankfully

[@OzzysPrecisionHunting]

I got lucky, was perfect environment conditions thankfully

[@rodog504]

@@OzzysPrecisionHunting What scope did you have on it?

[@allernothing4236]

Love your channel,your honest,to the point,no b.s. and i learn a lot everytime. I have a 7prc 22" ,wanted to keep it shorter with my suppressor. Its still new to me, fine tuning my own skills,but am very happy with it,might be a bit overkill since i generally am within 400 yds,but i figure better have the extra than not if its needed. Thanks for your videos.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks 👍 I appreciate your comment.

[@GideonMagoh]

You still liking your setup? Anything you would or have change(d)?

[@ajsomp]

7PRC worked well on antelope, mule deer, and elk in a matter of two weeks. Using eldx. I will personally say, I want a shorter barrel paired with a titanium suppressor for the back country. I’m making the switch from 300 prc personally, especially considering I only use that rifle a few times a year ( 300 prc is a bit much for southeastern white tail).

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Excellent, great info. thx!

[@GideonMagoh]

What barrel length would you go for?

[@ajsomp]

@@GideonMagoh20” is ideal - I could live with 22” if needed. Wouldn’t go any longer with a suppressor in my opinion.

[@Tofazfou]

Beautiful rifle sir! Build one myself so nice to see what others are doing. Accuracy and power/speed are definitely there. I've also been fighting the 7mm PRC vs 300 PRC!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thank you!

[@ChicagoHOG27]

Same! It will be one or the other.

[@RyanCheneyELR]

Thanks for the shout out on the Airfoil bag brother! Great vid!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

No problem 👍

[@wyattgraham5711]

Fantastic shooting rifle! You can’t complain with those groups at all. I do want to say it how it is though. That ammo is advertised to get 3000 fps with a 24” barrel. You’re using a 29” barrel to get those velocities. Given roughly 25-40 fps change per inch of barrel length, out of a 24” barrel that’s velocity of 2875 fps down to 2800 fps in a very rough estimation. That’s a very slow lot of ammo. I am excited to see how your handloads do.

[@dawsoncota3845]

Temp and altitude are most likely the driving factor in that variance

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I hear you on the velocity. I thought it should be higher too, but also expect it to speed up once it brakes in. 100fps gain is normal after that in my experience.

[@wyattgraham5711]

@@PrecisionRifleNetwork with the 29” barrel length, I am hoping you can get close to 3200 fps. 3150 shouldn’t be too hard to achive with a solid handload though.

[@codyoldford1592]

I'm getting an average of 2886fps out of a 24 inch fierce barrel after about 180 rounds.

[@dukhtr3]

@@codyoldford1592 I am at 2800 fps on my fierce 20" with 100 rounds down the pipe. Still working on my reloads.

[@magic4221]

Glad to see you went to the air pump rear bag. It does make a difference. Well done.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for watching. I like the bag indeed.

[@patrioticguy1791]

I just purchased a bergara HMR 7mmPRC and Hornady Precision Hunter ammo is giving me 2865 from a 24" barrel. I hope it speeds up a little. I will be handloading for that caliber pretty soon.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Nice. Sounds like a nice rifle.

[@Not-the-only-one]

Peterson makes brass for the 7PRC.

[@Muschka01]

Nice kit, I am starting with a 30” barrel. As you say, you can always shorten by cannot add.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Yep. Thanks for watching.

[@Muschka01]

@@PrecisionRifleNetwork How is the development going. I am ordering a 30" barrel with a 1:7 twist. Might make it 28". Shooting 180 & 190 bergers.

[@fattigla]

Great to see some 7PRC content! Cool to see some velocity numbers from a longer barrel. I'd like to swap my savage long action to a 22"

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool. Thanks for watching.

[@thegypsylovers]

Hi from AUSTRALIA. Love the 7mm PRC !

[@westdesertwheeler]

Man 29” barrel is pretty wild. I’m really liking compact setups like 18-22” lately

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Same here. I cut this barrel down to 25” and I’m kinda wishing I had gone shorter.

[@chadperry4021]

As the owner of the 300 prc I think you would have loved it. Also mine gets 2836 with the 225’s in my Bergara.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

It was a tough decision honestly. I went back and forth between those two choices for months. lol

[@chadperry4021]

@@PrecisionRifleNetwork I didn’t choose lol. I just bought the 300 first I’m going to get the other two and a 22 creedmoor.

[@APlife764]

You do very well informed videos, thank you for the time you invest in making us a little smarter.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Very much appreciate that. Thanks!

[@cervus-venator]

Thanks. I enjoyed your video. I'm looking at getting the 7mm PRC, but I'm just planning to go with the Ruger American. If it shoots well enough I'll play around with some longer 500 to 1K yard target shots, but mainly my hunting leaves me at 300 yards or less. I just want the option of being able to shoot longer range targets, but still have a good local hunting rifle too. I really like the 7mm PRC cartridge form my research I've done so far and I appreciate your insight based on your precision rifle in that cartridge.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool. Thanks for watching.

[@jamessammann9183]

Ruger my 7 prc did shoot good but stock and trigger sucked also after shot bolt.was hard to open Sold it don't miss it

[@cervus-venator]

@@jamessammann9183 I've heard both good and bad about the Ruger American 7PRC so I see it as a crap shoot like a 50 50 chance of getting a good one or a bad one. thanks for your experience.

[@laurabrock1249]

Great video, no sales pitches, just meat and potatoes content. My friend and hunting partner where we cull deer here in South Texas had Redbeards in Portland spin one up for him. The action they use I don't recall,. 20" proof research carbon wrapped barrel, and ag composite stock. So far the exact 175 eldx ammo is 2825 fps. He's in the same boat collecting brass from the ammo to load for it, really great shooting rig Pricilla (PRC) is.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool. Thanks for watching!

[@patrioticguy1791]

I have several Athlon Ares and am very happy with them.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Sweet. Thanks for watching.

[@marcacker320]

Thank you for sharing your experience with this setup, ammo and thoughts on changes. I currently have a Howa 1500 300 PRC barreled action in a chasis with good glass which I am happy with. I'm looking to add a 7 PRC and this gives some perspective on which way I may go with the build. First video I have seen of yours. Good clean production and editing. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing the follow up.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrBm1968]

Nice video and content. The gun looks great and shoots great, I see :) I am more of a 300 win mag guy but if I was buying a gun now I would consider 7mm prc. I have an "old" sweadis Carl Gustav Mrk II in 300 win mag with a 65 cm Walter Lothar barrel and Swaro glass on top z6i 2-12x50 - shooting 5 cm high at 100 m with 165 grain ttsx. And it just works every time:) I have had great luck with this setup on big game (seal-deer-moose). I live and hunt in Norway and have we variable conditions/situations so it can be tight and it can be that you have to shoot far. But if it is just wood-lands I hunt in, then I use 9,3x62 Mauser and a 247 grain TOG/Brenneke bullet. Those to setups work great. Greetings from Norway :)

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Greetings! Thanks for watching. 300wm is a great choice and lothar barrels are absolutely excellent in my opinion. No need to change if it’s working. sounds like it works very well for you.

[@robertwilson8853]

The prc line has proved it self as i have been shooting the 300 prc for the last year out to 2000 yards and the 6.5 prc to 1760 i have not gotten to the 7mm but i think it might be the happy medium for most folks. Keep up the great work

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

What grain bullets are you using? I like the 220’s and 230 A-Tips for the .300 PRC.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks I appreciate the comment.

[@daveenriquez7790]

I liked that you reviewed the Athlon mud range scope. I am always looking at mid range priced glass for my rifles. Right now I have 3 Vortex Viper scopes and want an alternative to try. Great looking rifle Sir, and I love that caliber. I am pretty sure I would choose the 7PRC over the .30 cal options

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@seabass22]

I just got a Burris Veracity 3-15x50 on amazon for 650. Seems to be pretty clear and the reviews are really good on it. Was going to try a Tract but the prices shot up on them since I last looked at them.

[@IvanB-y3t]

Great video. I shoot a 7 WBY and get similar ballistics. Living in Alberta, I see no need for a barrel on a hunting rifle to be longer than 26".

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool, thanks for watching. I will definitely be cutting this one down. Most likely to 26"

[@predatorhuntingobsession5104]

The zero stop has a small allen heads that you need to loosen and turn until it hits the tab then tighten them back down. If done correctly there is no over travel and it’s a solid wall stop.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Ok thanks 👍

[@skibum365]

Great video, thanks! Looking forward to see what barrel length you end up at, when you're done and getting the numbers you're after.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for watching. I'm already considering cutting it down to 26". We'll see how the handloads turn out.

[@GideonMagoh]

​@@PrecisionRifleNetworkHave you decided to cut down the barrel?

[@mkstevens99]

What is the weight of the current configuration? 7PRC is my front runner for my magnum cambering.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

This one weighs 10-12lbs with the bipod and everything.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Super. Congratulations. I am a real proponent of big 7mms. 3 7mm Rem Mags in nearly 40 years of shooting, reloading and hunting. The faster twist and case design is affords the PRC some advantages over the older 7s. Happy hunting my friend. Well done. Subscribed.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Much appreciated. Thanks!

[@take1one]

I have the Bulletseeker Mach 4 plus ( newest version) and I have never had it pick up a weird stay shot. And I use mine alot at a indoor pistol range. My app looks different also. I'd probably buy the Garmin if it was out when I bought the Bulletseeker, though it has been pretty flawless.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool. I like mine other than the occasional ghost shots. lol

[@timjohnson2731]

You can re-set that zero stop so its perfect. Read the instructions. You take the turret off, loosen that set screw on the brass outer ring , turn the ring until it hits the stop on the brass ring below it, and tighten the screw down.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Yep thanks. I figured it out that day. I just wasn’t going to reshoot the video.

[@kutz0420]

I'm pretty excited to try out my new 7PRC. Just trying to make the decision on the glass right now. Thanks for putting this info out there.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Yep. Thanks for watching!

[@TomasHunting]

I am just waiting for my gunsmith to finish my barrel. I was also thinking about a longer than usual setup for hunting. Probably 28”… Hopefully it turns out as good as yours 💪

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Nice. I bet you’ll like it.

[@douglasstraus9237]

Joel buddy! Posting a comment to help the algorithm but seriously do appreciate you and your efforts!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks! I Appreciate that.

[@PLL1652]

Great video, I am currently using a 300prc, fully loaded with weights it is 16lbs and barely any recoil. I have a 7prc on order with a 20" barrel for bushveld hunts. Wife uses a 6.5cm and have a 6.5prc bush rifle for her on order. Greeting from South Africa

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Very nice. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

[@shaynewest2435]

Hello , I have a remington 700 long range 7mm prc 26 Inch barrel so far shooting vary good with Factory load 175 gr eld-x , I will working on hand load soon as well 👍

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Nice! What velocity are you seeing out of your 26” barrel?

[@ChrisJones-fm6wp]

I have a gen 1 ares btr that I bought when they were just introducing the gen 2s. It's very comparable to a viper pst and the the gen 2 fixes the only two issues I have with my gen 1: turret feel and replacing the center cross with a dot. My gen 1 has been beat up hunting public land in addition to all my other abuse. They're great, durable scopes for the money.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Nice. Thanks for the comment.

[@loadmastergod1961]

I love athalon scopes. I standardized my rifles with the midas tac 5-25. Grabbing a 7prc remage barrel for my 338xcr once i get a xrs chassis for it

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Sweet that should be a fun toy. thanks for watching.

[@creaturafauna]

I went with Bergara Wilderness Terrain 7prc 24”… it is on the heavy side for lugging across country… but I usually stand sit.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

nice, I like the 7PRC a lot.

[@dannyhawman2865]

Cant decide if I should buy one. I LOVE my 7 Mag. Is it worth the $$? Will I see a dramatic difference?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

The difference is in long range ballistic efficiency and less recoil. Minimal in both respects honestly.

[@anthonymurphy2540]

Just finish my 7prc rifle and it has mcmillian fiberglass stock, 20 carbon fiber barrel, and is in Remington 700 acton and without scope 71/2 pounds. saving for light scope by leupold.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

That sounds awesome!

[@ScottKipp-n3x]

Like to see the follow up to this video. My 24" barrel was at 2840. Same ammo. 5" really makes a big difference in fps. Nice presentation.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks. It’s coming soon. I ended up cutting the barrel down to 25”. We’ll see how it goes.

[@907shaun]

I’m Getting 2830-40 on 175 factory. 24” proof sendero

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Ok nice. Thx.

[@907shaun]

@@PrecisionRifleNetwork On my profile I put up a short. Of a caribou I took this fall with the 7 prc

[@24kachina]

That's a beautiful rifle. I have long owned a Howa 1500 7 mm Rem Mag, it shoots 3/4 MOA. Would love a 7 PRC but really can't justify it (to my wife!). Thanks for the video.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Nice. 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@gregpace4676]

Same boat here, I do appreciate the faster twist and chamber for longer heavier bullets and accompanying BC. I don't hunt out west, just deer in Tennessee so my .308s or 6.5 CMs work fine. Great video!

[@itisallyou1730]

Great video. Very interesting and informative.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thales for watching and commenting!

[@ccrosby1776]

Thank you.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

You're welcome!

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

In the same rifle, if you were using 7 rem mag, with equivalent bullet weights, etc, how would the recoil compare with 7PRC? I'm basically wondering if spending double on ammo comes with any real benefits. I don't mean that sarcastically, btw. I found that on paper, 6.5PRC was the cartridge for me - but ammo costs (I buy retail until I learn how to load my own) kept me closer to the 7rem mag/30-06. I'm following all the rumors about the toll 7PRC pressure takes on a brass, not to mention the 3000+ fps velocity that barrels absorb, and now is a perfect time to hear honest reviews on the caliber/cartridge.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

There's a couple issues with 7PRC actually. So far, I have not been able to get close to 3000fps. If you're already running 7rem mag, I wouldn't change. The slightly lighter recoil of the 7PRC isn't really worth switching an entire system in my opinion. Actually I have also settled on 6.5PRC for all hunting related shooting.

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

@@PrecisionRifleNetwork Thank you sir, that's exactly what I was hooked on, on paper at least. The stats on 6.5PRC are fantastic -but there's some game I'd probably go heavier with. I had my mind made up to get a 7rem mag or a 30-06, but comparing them to 6.5PRC, is so expensive but it punches way above its weight. As long as the price eventually heads lower, I'm ok with that. I'm planning on hunting deer only, < 200m likely, but also want long range, but not ELR, stuff under 1000m (1100yrds). As a beginner, I appreciate your advice - it's likely to help me make a good first choice on a hunting rifle I can still hit steel at < 1000yd distances. Here's to $100/box of ammo for a while...that's CDN dollars, which I think is 45c in USD, haha.

[@42N8_1]

I went with the 300 PRC. Glad I did.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

cool

[@markguilfoyle4517]

How do you like the Grayboe Phoenix 2 stock? Did you modify the stock from the way it came from Grayboe? I'm told that they come with pillars in them but wondering if they need to be bedded for your action? I ordered the Grayboe Phoenix 2 stock in i believe that very same color scheme for my left handed Bergara Wilderness Sierra in 7PRC. Great video and thanks for your feedback

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for watching. I like the Grayboe stocks a lot, in the context of a hunting rifle. They’re rigid enough and good quality. They are great for that context. I don’t love them for a competition rifle though. Not really heavy enough or long enough. Lacks some of the features of competition specific chassis. Not enough adjustability either. I did not bed my rifles in the grayboe stocks I’ve owned. Never found a need. They shoot plenty tight enough as is. 🤙

[@wvlongshooter3912]

The rear bag is awesome. I have one. Great content, thanks!!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Glad you like it!

[@wildweasel6898]

Hey man. I like your channel and I will keep watching but Id be more likely to watch again if you're titles were more accurate. I was waiting for an explanation on if the 7mm prc was good for hunting or bad or maybe a discussion on why some think it doesn't have enough velocity or something that relates at all to the truth about 7prc for hunting.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Noted. Thanks for the feedback.

[@WillyK51]

The 7PRC is identical performer as the 7 Rem Mag. If you use the same hunting bullets as the 7RM it will perform perfectly on game. The only dif. is the 7PRC has a shorter/fatter case and can use longer bullets without seating them as deep as in the 7RM.

[@b4goutdoors861]

7prc TYPICALLY does have better ballistic coefficient than 7 rem mag but they'll both get the job done for sure

[@bryanmartinez5152]

​@@b4goutdoors861the bullet dictates the BC not the cartridge

[@b4goutdoors861]

@@bryanmartinez5152 that's true but the casing often determines the type of bullets that can be properly seated and the PRC case is more optimal for the longer high bc bullets

[@bryanfox2735]

That’s sweet! I just got a bergara wilderness ridge in 7mag. I put a Leopold mark 5 5-25x56 on it. It’s the nicest rifle set up I’ve ever owned and I’m pretty stoked on it! I’m curious to see where the 7 pic goes in the filter as I would like to get one if it gets popular enough for reliable ammo supply’s! Good luck on your r and d!!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool thanks for watching 👍

[@bluepunk182]

Looking forward to more on this round.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

cool. I'll probably do a short update video once I have some decent handloads.

[@bluepunk182]

@@PrecisionRifleNetworkNice! This and 22 Creedmoor are currently two of my top new cartridges I'm interesting in putting together a rifle for...It seems like 22 Creedmoor will do everything up to deer, and 7mm PRC will do everything else in North America...(I have no intention to hunt bear...but I think this would do it).

[@AlfredRosche-yj5hd]

Great video really appreciated all the technical knowledge

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bartleybenoit]

Great video and nice shooting at distance! Just ordered a Feirce 7PRC (22" barrell), can't wait until it arrives. I've been hearing all sorts of negative comments about the Hornady ELD-X rounds: less FPS than advertized, too much pressure, expanded firing cap causing bolt extraction difficulties, etc. Any real world feedback would be appreciated.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

those Fierce rifles look really nice! crazy lightweight from what I've seen. All I can say about 7PRC is that I couldn't reach 3000fps even with a 29" barrel. I cut 4 inches off and I'm still getting 2850-2900fps which is plenty. I was just hoping for more. I've also been getting reports of animals being shot with that round multiple times and just running off wounded only to never be found. That's just unacceptable.

[@762longrange]

Are you doing anything in between groups for cleaning the new barrel or any break in procedures

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

No. In my experience, break in procedures don’t do anything to increase accuracy or extend barrel life.

[@Jay_guy712]

What a great shooting rifle. Those are some great groups. I thought the 29 inch barrel would have had way better velocity. Its not all about velocity when it come to shooting, but the box velocity is 3000 fps in a 24 inch barrel. I have a 7mm rem mag and when hand loading it, I can often match or beat the 7 PRC velocities with the same bullets with good accuracy. I am curious to see how your handloads do in the 7 PRC because there isn't a ton of stuff out there on handloading for the PRC.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool, thanks for watching. I will be cutting this barrel down to 26 inches. I have started hand loading finally and will get that follow-up video done sometime in January hopefully.

[@Jay_guy712]

@@PrecisionRifleNetwork I look forward to those videos. My 7 mag has a 26 inch barrel on it. Do you know what bullets or powders you are going to try?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

@@Jay_guy712 Starting with H1000 and the same Hornady 175 ELDX hunting bullet that was in the factory ammo. Using that same brass too.

[@funnyriverred2501]

with a barrel that long you might look into one of those breaks that have a tuner on it--i guess they are supposed to change the harmonics of the barrel whip.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks. I’ve used them. They work. For this rifle, I have cut the barrel down to 25”. Still very accurate, but a lot easier to move around.

[@jamessammann9183]

Both of my 7prc rifles 4 in one hole at 100. Shot a inch and half at 500. Been out to a mile got a 26 inch barell..3060fps factory 175 hornday I got several boxes of once shot brass if u want it..

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Sounds like a hammer. I’m good on brass. Thanks though.

[@snavemark]

Amazing rifle - excellent shooting. Thanks for sharing that!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Yep. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonybonavia2570]

I am a big fan of the 7mm Remington. I shot a lot of game with the various rifles including a 696 yard shot on an antelope in Wyoming. I am intrigued with the 7PRC, but since I have been using a 7mm Rem, I don't feel the difference between the two is worth it to me to start using a 7 PRC. Another 7 I have is the 7 RUM. The 7 RUM has a significant velocity advantage over the 7REM and PRC with heavy for caliber bullets, like 180 gr. and heavier.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

cool. thanks for watching.

[@tedveale2384]

Heads up on that particular brass. I did the same concept/decission to shoot and reuse that brass in 6.5 PRC. The brass will not hold the new primers. Hope you have better success. I went with the same factory ammo.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Noted. Thank you.

[@GinoDistefano-jf7eh]

Beautiful Rifle! Great Video. Lots of great advice

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks!

[@arbyssauce]

I'm just here for the intro song

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Ha. Thanks.

[@wathaet1386]

Curious how the recoil is. I am on the fence between the 7prc and the 6.5 based 7fcp and 7prcw for hunting. Shoting is nearly never from prone using a medium weight tikka in a PSE Etac (similar to this grayboe)

[@Archfile375]

I have a 7mmRM in the same PSE stock with a brake, recoil is an absolute pussycat

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Light-ish recoil. Feels like a 308 with a brake.

[@Stewart7516]

Hey great video, i think the pop up notes you edit into the video are a great effect. Looks very professional. Just have one question, why are you not seeing the advertised speeds? I would think with a longer barrel you would've exceeded ammo speed advertised?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I’m guessing the barrel will speed up considerably as it breaks in. Atleast 100fps.

[@Stewart7516]

@PrecisionRifleNetwork the rifle is beautiful imho, I do wonder though if too long a barrel would suppress velocity slightly too? I'm not sure it's either that or Hornadys published data is slightly inflated. Regardless your rifle is shooting lights out, I would trade 100 fps for that kind of precision with factory ammo any day.

[@DoubleGrape944]

I’ve got that scope on my 6.5cm. It’s good, definitely worth the money. They are running $700 on EuroOptic right now I believe. I didn’t like the MIL reticle at first but I do like it alot now. On the flip side, those velocities are pretty slow for a 29” barrel and I think a barrel that long defeats the purpose of the 7PRC anyway but good shooting.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for watching.

[@MrJames-dk3my]

I get same velocities with 24” barrel.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

@@MrJames-dk3my good to know. Maybe I won't lose much by cutting mine down.

[@justinpratt6439]

My proof carbon 26” prefit was averaging 2890 fps through the initial rounds down the barrel. It should speed up after some more break in. This ammo shoots okay imo but won’t be shooting game at longer distances with it. I’ll get some hand loads ready for that.

[@brianjohnson3782]

I’m looking into a 7 prc in either Browning or Christianson for Montana elk and deer. Good video, thanks.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

sweet! thanks for watching.

[@Isaacmantx]

The 7mm PRC is what I’m considering for my rifle upgrade. I’m currently shooting a cheapo Remington 710 model 270, but want to build a forever rifle. 7mm PRC seems to be the best all around North American hunting option on the market right now. I’m thinking Savage 110 Ultralight…

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool. Sounds good. I think you’ll like the cartridge.

[@toddparsons2980]

Liking that stock. What was the felt recoil compared to the 6.5 PRC? What rings? Good shootin.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks. Similar recoil to 6.5PRC, but probably slightly more.

[@jamesscriver6862]

Great video as always!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I appreciate that

[@live7277466]

Great video! First time on your channel, but will definitely be back. For now I have to go buy that Athlon optic for my 6.5 cm!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Welcome aboard!

[@tycook5862]

You might be able to get a lot shorter than that. N565 in my 7RM pushes the 175 eldx 3000-3050 proof pre fit zermatt tl3 Petersen brass. I started having heavy lift and ejector marks at 3100. Tge proof pre fits are only 24 I think

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I agree. I'm cutting it down to 25" and then my handloads will bring it back up a bit.

[@JCann]

What’s the 7prc done that the 7wsm hasn’t already done? I’ve shot 180gr Bergers out of my GAP 7wsm with a 26” Bartlien barrel at 3,026fps. It’s a contestant 1/2moa or smaller shooter with all my hand loads

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

each to their own. you do you sir. 7PRC has arguably better ballistics and does it with less recoil. other than that, they are obviously pretty close.

[@Pierre-OlivierDelafontaine]

Nice presentation thank you!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffcernosek6716]

Great video. What’s the bottom metal set up on this rifle?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I believe it’s from Grayboe. I’m forgetting right now, but I think I ordered it from them at the same time as the stock.

[@jeffcernosek6716]

I think I found it on their site. M5 inlet long action. Do you know the magazine you’re using? That semi flush design looks perfect for hunting and then get a longer mag for at the range.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

@@jeffcernosek6716 The mag came with the purchase...not sure if it's their brand or what. I'll have to check later.

[@keithprinn720]

do you need such a calibre what you hunt? what few cartridge choices available and what about components for reloading?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I haven't had any trouble finding components so far. "Need" is relative lol. I think it's a really good choice for big game inside of 1000 yards. I personally won't be taking shots that far.

[@max_vano]

Great video! I'm still torn between 7 PRC and the 300 PRC. I have done a lot of bench shooting over the years, and I can handle recoil. I also run with a brake and/or a can, so the recoil not being a primary issue, is the juice worth the squeeze to go to the 300 PRC? I will be handloading after I run some factory stuff once I actually decide and build the gun.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

sorry for the delay, just now seeing this. Really comes down to context or what you're going to use it for. Inside of 700 Yards, and for hunting, as an example; I don't think there's much difference honestly. The difference is going to be felt recoil. 7prc will have less.

[@danielmatthews3420]

Thanks for the content!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

My pleasure!

[@bryonjmordhorst]

How much this rig weigh? I'm wondering how light I can build out my terminus

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

This is 10-12lbs with bipod.

[@jtylermcclendon]

I'm building a 7 PRC now and decided on that over 300 PRC because for the recoil and magnum action I'll do a 338 of some sort. Great rifle. I'm doing a 20" barrel because I'll backpack hunt with it and there isn't much loss from 24 to 20"

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Sounds like you’ll have a nice rifle.

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

I Have a 20 inch 7prc fpr the exact reason you do. It has been awesome and probably my favorite backpack rifle. I also built a 300 prc with a 20 inch and you would be surprised how great it is out of a 20 inch.

[@jtylermcclendon]

@@thatguyfishingben4794 that's good to know on the 300 PRC, most of what I read on forums led me to believe I need a longer barrel for 300. I think a lot of people conflate target to field shooting and don't see the downside in length. I'm building on a MDT HNT26 chassis and when folded it should come into about 30" including the can.

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

@@jtylermcclendon that's a awesome build. The hnt 26 is by far my favorite hunting chasis. Most people think losing velocity is terrible. That is why everyone is against short barrels. But I don't need the velocity to go a thousand yards plus. I need just enough to get 500 yards and in on whatever animal I'm hunting. I'm the biggest fan of velocity. Speed kills. But hiking up a damn mountain I'll take the lightweight 20 inch rifle all day.

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

@@jtylermcclendon also if your doin a 338 I hear the 338 rpm is great out of short barrels. I've seen the numbers but I have no experience with it personally. On paper it looks great other than being a weatherby cartridge so brass is gonna be hard to find and expensive when a top off is needed.

[@efrenlbrito]

7:38...wow, you catch that brass like a savage! "Tell me you shoot alot without telling me you shoot alot."

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

LOL. Thanks for watching.

[@daneblackburn613]

I took a 26 inch barrel hunting in the mountains. Too long in my opinion. Caught everything and heavy. What was your weight?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

It’s 10-12lb

[@eddievenegas10]

1st channel ive seen shooting the 7prc without a brake.... Recoil pretty manageable?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

It feels like a 308 to me, but then I’m a pretty big dude. 300 win mag has a lot more recoil in my opinion. It’s kinda like a 270 but with less recoil.

[@806Guns]

Did you bed that Grayboe? I love how they feel and will definitely use them again.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I did not bed it. No need for that since their stocks have the "v bedding" mini chassis thing in them. I think some folks still choose to bed though. I think either way is fine.

[@stephenferguson6363]

I made a 7mm prc on a tikka with a 20" 1-8" twist barrel gun weights with scope only 7 pounds 11 oz with leupold vx5hd 3-15x42.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

ohh that sounds pretty rad!

[@alexmcintosh7109]

What changes were made in your 7prc chamber that would fire-form factory 7prc ammo? I'm new to the custom rifle/handloading game.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Hey. Didn’t I answer this already?

[@alexmcintosh7109]

In the video no, you just said you were fire forming factory brass to reload with a similar bullet@@PrecisionRifleNetwork

[@Clambelly]

Great rifle build. Good narration.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Cool. Thanks for watching.

[@alanfinney377]

Hi, that arca rail on the bottom of the stock, did you add it or did it come that way? Is the bottom of the stock slightly rounded or is it flat? I have a older synthetic stock that is slightly rounded and I'd like to add an arca rail like that. I'll contact MDT and ask them for ideas as well. GREAT video! I look forward to watching the reloading results!

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for watching. I added the arca rail. It’s from Ultradyne I believe. The bottom of the Grayboe stock is flat.

[@halfdollar86]

Did you pillar bed that stock? Do they have a mini chassis built in? I’m trying to plan out a hunting build and considering my options on stocks.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Did not bed it. Not necessary. It has the v bed design to lock it in.

[@mattgeering4746]

Nice video. I built a 7 prc on a Zeus qc with a Bartlein cf barrel. I had a 6.5 prc barrel chambered as well. Just curious, are you using the quick change feature on yours or is the barrel torqued on?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I’m using the quick change. I like it a lot.

[@jaredanderson2009]

Killer setup! I think your going to really enjoy that rifle

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks man.

[@tomforeman4976]

I plan on rebarreling a 7mm ruger skeleton stock to 7prc. Thanks for the info I now think I will go to 28 inch 1:7 twist because of your info. Again thanks

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

cool. thanks for watching.

[@thepracticalrifleman]

I’ve been hearing of some trouble with dudes being able to get ahold of Ryan Hunt on Accurate Shooter. He still taking work?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Yes. Just look up his website and call him.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Look for a video from Hill Country Rifles. They did a test on 20, 22, and 24 inch barrels in 7 PRC

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I watched it. Thx.

[@AllThingsLoud_]

Carbon fiber barrel? Trying to see how you’re keeping the weight reasonable

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

It’s a lighter profile barrel. The stock is 2lbs. The scope is light compared to others. Total is probably 10-12lbs with bipod, magazine and such. Less than half the weight of our competition precision rifles.

[@augustusczar7375]

"Fire forming" you can just use the resizing/depriming die to size your brass. I started as you did. But found better brass from remington and found better accuracy with factory brass, not factory ammo

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for watching

[@ssteereify]

Very nice gun and I appreciate the information. Loading some hand loads for a friend to see how well it would do. Where did you pick up the rear bag?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

apologies for the delay. Thanks for watching. The rear bag is from Ryan Cheney ELR. ryancheneyelr.com/pages/about-me

[@42N8_1]

What are the specs on the 29 in barrel such as twist, contour maker? It looks like some kind of palma barrel.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

It's a proof barrel. 1-8 twist. I think the contour is a heavy varmint, but I'm not certain on that.

[@philbuckhannon4201]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Thanks for the comment.

[@ROYZARMY]

What part of Missouri you from?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Around Columbia…unfortunately

[@ROYZARMY]

@@PrecisionRifleNetwork lol lone jack area here

[@clinttavenner9486]

Most excellent build! What scope rings did you go with?

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

these were the vortex precision rings I think.