Possible new build

[jasnt]

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/300-prc-update.6890837/

[Matth]

Hmmm, all long action vanguards must not be created equal. A factory loaded 300, 180 grain by Norma is 3.525 in length. That being said my mag box must be longer than 3.5. When i get back to my parts bag i will measure the box. Thanks for the input.

[Matth]

Factory inlet for my LA Vanguard is 3.665 on the mag box.

[Magnum_Willys]

3.58 on mine.    ThatS a minimum of .115 jump with 215 Berger unless single feed. 

[b23]

I generally like to have the bullet diameter of bearing surface in the neck so using that with a 215 Berger, you should be well under 3.600 with both the 300 PRC or 30 Nosler.  I don't think either case has enough capacity to warrant anything heavier than a 215 so that's why I referenced the 215's.

[Magnum_Willys]

I generally like to have the bullet diameter of bearing surface in the neck so using that with a 215 Berger, you should be well under 3.600 with both the 300 PRC or 30 Nosler.  I don't think either case has enough capacity to warrant anything heavier than a 215 so that's why I referenced the 215's.

Does that keep the bullet away from the donut area on the prc? 

[Matth]

3.58 on mine.    ThatS a minimum of .115 jump with 215 Berger unless single feed.

Why so much variation in size? difference in standard cartridge length, vs Weatherby LA cartridge length.

[jasnt]

Mine started life as a 300wm.  Maybe that’s the difference

[Matth]

Mine started life as a 300wm.  Maybe that’s the difference

I'm sure your correct, even at that it still may not be enough length.  Maybe i should be looking for a shorter range west side brush gun build. As stated before i have a bunch of 30's, and some 338's, 6.5, 243, and so on. I did get excited about the prc though, that may be because of the work i'm doing with my friends at the moment.

[jasnt]

Your gunsmith should be able to open up the action enough to feed the 300prc.  They are great actions imo

[Jolten]

Why not go to. 33Nosler? 3.340in COAL Sammi and enough powder to get. 225gr accubond to 3000fps.

[BULLBLASTER]

Everyone needs a .375 for a shorter range/brush gun. 

[Matth]

I need to settle down a bit, and think. All of these ideas are great but i should be more practical about this. I think i have the 30's covered, and the 338's. I may need something in the way of close range big, and slow. Currently i am using my 340 for the west side which is a great close range round, if it wasn't set up for long range.

[Matth]

Everyone needs a .375 for a shorter range/brush gun. 

I thought about a 375 Rugar a while back.

[b23]

I need to settle down a bit, and think. All of these ideas are great but i should be more practical about this.

Pfft!  Moderation and being practical is HIGHLY overrated and there is just no fun in that way of thinking.  As we all know, "need" ain't got nuttin to do wit it and if, need, ever becomes a prerequisite, I'm out.  Excess and impractical is how we roll!!!