CONUS. Jan 24, 2020. #2. So I have owned both in similar rifle weights. The 7mm recoil is definitely stouter. I can shoot the 6.5 PRC without a brake all day and it isn't a big deal. Kind of feels somewhere between a 7mm08 and a 308 imo, just a little sharper. I was shooting 168's in my 7mm over a stiff load of retumbo and it wasn't super fun ...I checked several reloading manuals and online sources and found very little difference in the velocities. It is faster than the 280 Remington, the 280 AI, as well as the 7mm WSM and 7mm SAUM. With most bullet weights, it comes in a little slower than the 7mm Weatherby Mag. The 7mm STW, 28 Nosler as well as the 7mm RUM, all outpace it.Feb 23, 2021 · The .270 Winchester vs. 7mm Rem Mag: Recoil Using the 150-grain bullet as a model, in a 7-pound rifle, the .270 Winchester produces about 13 foot pounds of recoil, which is not much.The 7mm Rem Mag, on the other hand, is a versatile cartridge suitable for a wide range of game hunting and shooting applications. The 7mm RUM has a muzzle velocity of up to 3,300 fps and a maximum effective range of up to 1,000 yards, while the 7mm Rem Mag has a muzzle velocity of up to 3,300 fps and a maximum effective range of up to 700 yards.Colorado. Dec 28, 2021. #169. I just loaded N568 behind a Sierra Game King 175-grain 7mm bullet in a 7mm Rem Mag with a 26" barrel. 73.6 grains, COAL 3.315", right at 3,000 fps (30 deg. F ambient temp) muzzle velocity (measured, about 25 fps less than what QuickLoad predicted). This was a compressed load, 104%.The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge, contends Hornady, brings heavy, low-drag 7mm bullets with an appropriately designed cartridge and chamber into the 21st century. Not a belted magnum, the ...Thompson Center Compass 7mm Rem Mag Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40mm Riflescope and Hard Case $519.99 $319.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Thompson Center; Item Number: 10076D; Thompson Center Compass 7mm Rem Mag with Vortex 4-12x40mm Diamondback Scope $769.98 $499.99;7mm Remington Magnum Versus .30/06 For Ease Of Handloading. The ’06 can happily digest just about anything powder you feed it. The medium-slow-burners give the best results. IMR 4831 and Hodgdon ...I have two 7X57's, a 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm STW and a 28 Nosler. The 7mm Rem Mag is popular for a good reason. I would be surprised if you found it lacking. ... WTS In Stock Brass - 7PRC, 300 PRC, 300 RUM, 7mm Mag, 300 WSM, 28 Nosler, and more. buckeye_optics; Mar 17, 2024; Guns Classifieds; Replies 1 Views 244. Mar 24, 2024. lak2004. Share:The diameter of a 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge is 0.284 inches (7.2136 millimeters). The .45-70 cartridge has a larger diameter than the 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge by 0.174 inches. The overall length of a cartridge determines how deep a bullet will sit in a case. The length of a .45-70 cartridge is 53.5mm millimeters..308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 300 Win Mag, 7MM Rem Mag, 300 PRC. ABOUT. The B-14 Wilderness Terrain rifle features our hand-painted camouflage Terrain molded stock with mini-chassis. It also supports a fully free-floated barrel finished in Sniper Grey Cerakote and features a seamless, omnidirectional, and multi-ported muzzle brake. ...If you wonder if working remotely can increase your chances of depression, or worsen your symptoms, here's what experts say and what to do about it. Working remotely can feel overw...4. 7mm Remington Magnum The "Seven Mag" has maintained a reputation as a great mule deer cartridge for half a century, and the modern long-range shooting movement has enabled the 7mm Remington Magnum to become a headline cartridge. It seamlessly transitioned from shooting light, fast projectiles to shooting heavy-for-caliber, aerodynamic bullets, and is now considered to be one of the ...Federal Terminal Ascent 7mm PRC . Controlled-expansion bullets offer great accuracy along with deadly down-range performance, and Federal's Terminal Ascent bullets are some of the best. The Terminal Ascent line now features the brand-new 7mm PRC which will prove to deliver devastating terminal performance on a variety of game across North America.7mm PRC vs 7mm Remington Mag - YouTube. Reloading Weatherby. 65.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 252. 18K views 1 year ago. In this video I compare the brand new 7mm PRC to the 7mm...The 7mm-08 uses the same shoulder angle as its parent cartridge (20 degrees) to assure both smooth feeding and good headspacing from the rimless cartridge. The 7mm-08 uses a case measuring 2.035 inches—0.020-inch longer than the .308 Winchester —making it a perfect fit in a short-action receiver, and the 7mm-08 is fully capable of being ...2,424. Best I can find is the factory mag box allows somewhere between 3.3-3.4" COAL (rifle is on order, dont have one to measure myself) Saami is 3.29 i believe for the 7RM. Is the factory tikka setup capable of feeding and chambering 3.35 coal?Comparing the two, the .300 Win. Mag. has an obvious weight advantage, topping out at 240 grains. The logical bottom end for the .300 Winchester ranges between 130 and 150 grains, depending on bullet construction; the 7mm Rem. Mag. can use bullets of 120 grains, but things usually top out at 175 or 185 grains.I checked several reloading manuals and online sources and found very little difference in the velocities. It is faster than the 280 Remington, the 280 AI, as well as the 7mm WSM and 7mm SAUM. With most bullet weights, it comes in a little slower than the 7mm Weatherby Mag. The 7mm STW, 28 Nosler as well as the 7mm RUM, all outpace it.Size Comparison. The 7mm Win Mag and the .300 Win Mag are both belted magnums using a modified .375 H&H Magnum case, meaning they have the same rim diameter of .532". However, the 7mm Rem Mag uses .284" bullets, while the .300 Win Mag uses .308" bullets. The .300 Win Mag has a longer case length and a longer overall length.Actual results will vary. 6.5 PRC: 147 grain @ 2900 fps. 7mm PRC: 180 grain @ 3,000 fps. 300 PRC: 225 grain @ 2,800 fps. Here is an example Hornady 4DOF calculation for the SAAMI spec bullet weight and twist rate. First, we compared trajectory. This data is based on a 100 yard zero, and shows come ups in inches.The 7mm-08 Remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm/308. As these names would suggest, it is the .308 Winchester case necked down to accept 7 mm (.284) bullets with a small increase in case length. Of cartridges based upon the .308, it is the second most popular behind only the .243 Winchester.Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company.Jul 27, 2023 ... AN KHANG PCP 223 New 369 views · 10:23 · Go to channel · 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem mag(Range Results). Reloading Weatherby•12K views · 11:19 &...Queensland, Australia. Apr 13, 2020. #9. Not to mention the mongrel bark and flash a 7mm magnum in a 20" will have! A .284 Winchester in a 20" with 162's should be in that 2900fps ballpark, if you ring its neck, with a little less powder than the others... perhaps. Regardless, there will be a trade off.The 7mag isn't loaded to maximize its potential. The pic is of course the Rem mag on left and PRC on the right. Every pic that I have seen of the PRC is just about in this form. This particular round is 175 eldx. The article claims that in factory from, the 7PRC with a 175 eldx will outrun the 7mag with 175 eldx by about 100 fps.The 7mm PRC shares quite a bit of territory with the 7mm Rem Mag, Gunwerks 7 LRM and 28 Nosler as an elk cartridge. This new PRC is intended to handle heavier, high-BC bullets than the 7mm Rem Mag. It might be thought of similarly to the comparison of the 300 Win Mag and the 300 WSM.For kids exhibiting rigid behaviors and severe emotional outbursts, the usual punishments and consequences won't work. Being a kid is tough, especially when it comes to processing ...The 7mm will be lighter, flatter, and faster. But the heavier .30 cal bullets will retain more energy, but are slower out of the chute (when you compare similar case size and similar weight-for-caliber bullets). I think when it comes down to personal preference with the 7mm and .30 cal.The 2 rifles I'm considering are: 1.- 7mm Rem Mag Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker. 2.- 7mm Rem Ultra Mag Remington 700 XCR RMEF. I'm considering changing the barrel on the Remington700 for a .338 Broughton 5C so instead of having a 7mm Rem Ultra Mag maybe a .338 EDGE would be a nice addition to my collection.Accordingly, the 27 Nosler launches a 150-grain bullet (of better sectional density (SD) and BC than a 7mm of the same weight) at a muzzle velocity of 3250 fps, just under 150 fps faster than the 7mm Rem. Mag. with the same weight. This is faster than the .270 WSM and .270 Weatherby Magnum, both of which can handle the 150-grain bullets.Jun 30, 2022 · The aim ballistically for Hornady with the 7mm PRC, is for a cartridge that will fire a 180gr 7mm bullet at around 2950 to 3000fps. With the high BC of some of the 7mm bullets, ballistically this 7mm PRC will outshine most 6.5mm and 30cal cartridges. The ballistic data below was calculated with a Hornady 180gr ELD-Match 7mm bullet fired at ...4O6shootist said: 7mm is a fair easier to shoot. To get equal bc of a 180gr or heavier 7mm, you gotta go 230gr or heavier in the 30. Lot more recoil, and powder needed to get the same velocity. 7 saum with a 180 hyb at 2900 or faster is arguably one the most efficient, effective rounds out there.Summary. The 7 PRC, built for long-range shooting and big game, is a new take on the 7mm Rem. Mag. that fills the gap between the 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC. Shooting Editor. John B. Snow is Shooting Editor of Outdoor Life, where he oversees the publication’s firearms and shooting coverage. This includes gear reviews, features on …Let's discover how the 7mm Rem Mag stacks up to other big game hunting cartridges like the 300 Winchester Magnum, 30-06 Springfield, 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge and 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge. 300 Win Mag Vs. 7mm Rem Mag Ballistics Chart. 7mm Rem Mag Vs. 30-06 Ballistics Chart. 7mm Rem Mag Vs. 300 PRC Ballistics ChartBeing a rimless design, the 7mm PRC will headspace off the shoulder, and it keeps the same 30-degree shoulder angle as its relatives. The 7mm PRC's case length comes in at 2.280 inches, with a maximum cartridge overall length of 3.340 inches, the same as the .30-06 Springfield. There are currently three loads available, but at the time of ...The 7mm PRC has a cylindrical throat of .2846, while the 7mmRem mag has essentially the same diameter but a 3 deg taper. That mean the Rem throat is 0.006" larger just in front of the case mouth, allowing the bullet to tip relative to the bore centerline as it releases from the case.To answer a question I regularly get asked here is a full comparison on 7mm SAUM vs 7mm Rem Mag. If there are any other cartridges you would like to see comp...The 7mm PRC cartridge has a SAAMI spec rifling twist of 1:8″. Naturally, Browing fitted its X-Bolt Speed LR 7mm PRC with a free-floated 26-inch, 1:8″ twist rate barrel that is bedded in the front and the rear of the action for increased stability. Always do your cartridge homework beforehand, and then find a rifle that should spit that ...The best way to think about this round is as an updated version of the venerable 7mm Rem. Mag. I’ve been hunting and shooting with the 7mm PRC for a couple months now and I think it is going to do extremely well, particularly with Western and open-country big game hunters. Maybe you’ve already heard some chatter about the 7 PRC.7mm Remington Magnum Versus .30/06 For Ease Of Handloading. The ’06 can happily digest just about anything powder you feed it. The medium-slow-burners give the best results. IMR 4831 and Hodgdon ...Mar 7, 2023 · The goal of this table isn’t an “apples to apples” comparison. Later in this post, I’ll show the 7mm Rem Mag with a 180 grain bullet like the 7mm PRC. I’m trying to mimic Hornady Precision Hunter ammo with this table. Recoil. The recoil of the 7mm PRC produces 27.7 ft-lbs of energy at a recoil velocity of 14.1 fps.The 7mm-08 Remington’s recoil produces 14.88 ft-lbs of energy at a velocity of 10.68 fps. Because of its mild recoil, it is often recommended as a good hunting cartridge for youth and small-framed shooters. The 7mm Remington Mag generates significant recoil of 22.15 ft-lbs at 13.32 fps.Stand these cartridges side by side, and the physical differences are immediately evident. Both the 7mm Rem Mag and .28 Nosler tower over the 6.8 Western. That is because the 6.8 Western was engineered to function in a short-action rifle. The .28 Nosler has the largest case capacity of this group, while the 6.8 Western has the smallest.Premier CuT's monolithic copper alloy bullet gives high accuracy and terminal performance across all hunting ranges. Maximizing aerodynamic efficiency and weight retention with optimal penetration, Premier CuT is your all-copper tipped option for great accuracy. Available in a full line of big game hunting rifle cartridges and bullet grain ...To do your conversion correctly you will need to do the following : Remove the barrel and index so the writing is down and you have a clean surface to engrave "7mm RUM" on. You will have to punch the chamber itself out. You will need to set the boltface recess back.Im starting to lean more towards the 7mm mag…or maybe the 7mm PRC. ... Started with a 7mm rem mag- then added a single shot 7mm mag. Loved both. Then got a "real rifle" 7mm Weatherby. Mag , and then inherited a 1960's era 300 Weatherby mag. All worked to kill everything shot with them- all exceeded my accuracy abilities at the time .Apr 20, 2020 · Endless factory ammo options. Same light bullet flexibility with far more heavy bullet versatility than the 6.5 PRC. The powder column is a little longer, but the big 7 will do fine in a 22. That's kind of why the 7RM is even in the picture. The potential to upsize if needed and the opportunity to downsize if needed.The .270 Winchester, the .270 Weatherby Magnum and .270 WSM all use a 1:10-inch twist rate, which won't stabilize most bullets heavier than 150 grains. Enter the 6.8 Western, released at the end of 2020. While the concept of a .270 bullet driven at higher velocities had certainly been tried with both the .270 Weatherby Magnum (released 1945 ...The Model 700™ Long Range combines the added stability of a 26" heavy-contour barrel with the hard-hitting calibers, including the all new 7MM PRC, to stretch your range. HS Precision stock - receiver length aluminum bedding block, vertical grip and dual swivel studs. 26" heavy contour, 5R barrel with matte finish, perfectly matched to its ...The 7mm PRC utilizes VLD bullets in both of the initial offerings: Hornady's Precision Hunter ELD-X ("X" for "expanding") and ELD-M ("M" for "Match"). Both types feature high BC and look similar at a glance due to the polymer tips. These are long, heavy-for-caliber bullets, but the intertals of these bullets differ significantly.Here is the short answer: The 300 Weatherby Magnum has a larger bullet and more energy, making it better suited for larger game at longer distances. The 7mm Remington Magnum is a flatter-shooting cartridge, making it ideal for medium-sized game at shorter ranges. Now that we have looked at the short answer, we can look closer at each cartridge ...Jan 29, 2023 ... For $20 off your next ammo purchase, go to https://ammo.com/youtube (a special deal for our viewers)! The 7mm Remington Magnum is one of the ...Compare the new Hornady 7mm PRC and the classic 7mm Remington Magnum in terms of ballistics, recoil, availability and cost. Find out which cartridge is better for hunting and long-range shooting.He felt the 7mm Remington Magnum was an overbore design. Nosler and Hornady load both 7mm Remington Magnum and .280 Ackley ammunition; looking at their data you'll see a difference of 90 to 100 fps between the two, with the belted 7mm Magnum giving the higher velocities (with a 162-grain Hornady ELD-X, the 7mm Mag. runs at 2940 fps and the ...Aug 28, 2021 · 7mm vs 6.5 PRC is apples to oranges with the 7 having an advantage with heavier for caliber bullet weights for more energy at closer ranges. The 7 mag is clearly a large capacity long action magnum cartridge and should have better performance to a degree. Having both of these I love the 7mm family but an addicted to 6mm and 6.5.Stand these cartridges side by side, and the physical differences are immediately evident. Both the 7mm Rem Mag and .28 Nosler tower over the 6.8 Western. That is because the 6.8 Western was engineered to function in a short-action rifle. The .28 Nosler has the largest case capacity of this group, while the 6.8 Western has the smallest.7mm Remington Magnum Versus .30/06 For Ease Of Handloading. The ’06 can happily digest just about anything powder you feed it. The medium-slow-burners give the best results. IMR 4831 and Hodgdon ...7mm (.284") bullets are available in a wide range of weights and styles. Hornady offers bullets from 100 to 175 grains, for instance, which is typical. Bullets from 139-162 grains are the most popular with reloaders. Like most 7mm Magnum cartridges, a bullet weighing around 150 grains is about optimum for all-around use in the 7mm Rem. Mag.The 7mm STW is faster, has a flatter trajectory, and can hit targets at longer ranges. The 7mm Rem Mag, on the other hand, is more versatile, more widely available, and has a longer track record of success. Now that we have looked at the short answer we can look closer at each cartridge, their ballistics, and see how each caliber compares in-depth.When it comes to cost per round, the 7mm PRC costs less than the 28 Nosler, about 2.85-3 dollars a round for the PRC while it’s 3-5 dollars a round for the Nosler. Recoil-wise, these cartridges are nearly identical. The 28 Nosler has about 27-foot pounds of recoil compared to the 25-foot pounds of recoil that the 7mm PRC has.2K. 95K views 2 months ago #VortexNationPodcast. The 7mm PRC is the new kid on the block in the 7mm cartridge world. But how does it stack up to the historic dominance of the tried-and-true...The 300 win mag is great but if you are at all recoil sensitive then the 300 win is going to need a break. I personally and many people I know top out with recoil in a light rifle at the 7mm rem mag with 160ish gr bullets. Even that is too much for most people to practice with a lot. Develop a flinch and it will be hell to pay to get rid of it.So it, along with the .300 Rem. Ultra Mag version, will require a little forethought when it comes to choosing a scope. In this case I found a Trijicon AccuPoint 3-9x40mm would fit, but there was no wiggle room for adjusting position for eye relief. Browning does offer a rail for the X-Bolt, including one specifically for the .300 RUM and .300 PRC.As far as affordable accurate factory ammo, the winner is the PRC. Terminal performance & ballistic potential favors the 7mm rem mag. In a nutshell: if you reload and don't mind going to the effort of involved tuning, the 7mm rem mag can be superior to the PRC. If you want the easy button, the go for the PRC. I.Mid-size 7mm cartridges like 7x57 Mauser, 7mm-08 Rem., 284 Win., and 280 Rem. make ideal whitetail and mule deer takers with 140-to 160-grain bullets. Elk, moose, kudu and similar large deer and antelope species are best addressed with 160-through 180-grain .284s. 7 mm (.284”) bullets come in a wide variety of weights, shapes, …So w/in the Barnes family since I had more consistent accuracy w/their bullets, started comparing the 139 gr. vs. their largest offering for 7mm Rem Mag at 160 gr. TSX Hollow Point Boat Tail Lead-Free. I assumed the lighter bullet would be faster, but have less energy at impact. The velocity is 12% higher with the 139 gr. @ 2851 f/s with 160 gr ...7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag Like Comment Share 1K · 8 comments · 24K views Ron Spomer Outdoors · November 24, 2022 · Follow Comments Most relevant John Palmer Ron, like to …Learn the differences and similarities between the two popular 7mm hunting cartridges, based on their history, performance, and suitability for various game animals. The article covers the ballistics, accuracy, recoil, and ammo availability of both rounds, and offers some hunting stories and tips.You can learn more about the 6.8 Western and how the new caliber compares to other cartridges like the 6.5 PRC, 270 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, and 28 Nosler in the articles below: 6.8 Western: The Ultimate Guide To What You Need To Know. 6.8 Western vs 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler Comparison. 6.8 Western vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270 WSM ComparisonCompare the new Hornady 7mm PRC and the classic 7mm Remington Magnum in terms of ballistics, recoil, availability and cost. Find out which cartridge is better for hunting and long-range shooting.7mm Remington Magnum Versus .30/06 For Ease Of Handloading. The ’06 can happily digest just about anything powder you feed it. The medium-slow-burners give the best results. IMR 4831 and Hodgdon ...280ai vs. 7mm Rem Mag in a Kimber. Thread starter Bezamaelee; Start date May 21, 2020; May 21, 2020 #1 Bezamaelee WKR. Joined Jul 8, 2018 Messages 454 Location ... 7mm mag is a great cartridge with a ton more factory options the the ai, although the ai has quite a few options these days. As far as I know, the only of the kimber mountain series .... If I can approach 3000fps with a 180 grain in 7mm reThe only thing 7prc does is new rifles are m 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag. ... Ron, like to see you do a head-to-head comparison of the 6.8 Western and the new 7 mm PRC. 1y. Nate Lapish. Spoomer is a National Treasure ...Jan 12, 2019. #17. The 7x57 is a pretty common caliber used by locals in southern Africa. My PH in Namibia used a 7x57 for years on plains game with no complaints. I seem to recall his preference for 175 grain bullets for eland. So the 7mm Remington Mag is a no brainer to me. Minnesota. H4831SC is my go to in the 7mm Rem Mag, The 338 Winchester magnum has better ballistics than the 7mm Rem Mag so it is better for long range shooting and hunting game such as moose or grizzly bear. However, the 7mm Rem Mag has less recoil, costs less, is easier to find in stores, and is better suited for hunting animals around the size of elk. With the short answer out of the way, we ...Introduced by Remington in 1962, the 7mm Rem. Mag. is a superb all-around long-range big-game cartridge with which one can confidently hunt all North American big game. 1) .280 Remington: Introduced by Remington back in 1957, it was initially chambered not in the Model 700 bolt-action rifle but in the Model 740 autoloader. From a hunting perspective, i'm gonna pass on the 7mm PRC....
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