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6.5 prc
10 (16.7%)
7mm prc
25 (41.7%)
300wsm
25 (41.7%)

Total Members Voted: 60

Voting closed: February 16, 2024, 04:04:49 PM

Author Topic: New rifle  (Read 9060 times)

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New rifle
« on: January 17, 2024, 04:04:49 PM »
I am looking to start a new build.  I have a pretty good stash of H-1000, 168 grain Bergers, and large rifle, and magnum primers.  Currently have a 7mm rem mag but the barrel is about done. I might do something in any of the listed calibers as long as the components I have will be of use.  Bullets seem to be the more difficult thing to get my hands on.  This year's deer I harvested at 535 yards but probably can't see shooting much further than 700.  What say the masses?

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2024, 04:21:06 PM »
I like a 300 but why change caliber??

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2024, 04:22:57 PM »
I like a 300 but why change caliber??

No real reason, probably makes the most sense haha.  Just thinking of something different.  I want to start ordering pieces soon, so I need to decide.

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2024, 04:47:46 PM »
I try to only buy different calibers than I already have. Sure it makes buying ammo more complicated/expensive but it is just fun having different things. just my  :twocents:
Have fun with the process  :tup:

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2024, 05:22:45 PM »
300wsm for the win.  Love this caliber. 

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2024, 05:40:40 PM »
 :yeah:
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Re: New rifle
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2024, 05:44:10 PM »
Only because I don't know much about the 6.5 & 7, I'll give my vote to the .300

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2024, 05:55:44 PM »
What bullet you guys liking for the 300wsm?

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2024, 06:06:20 PM »
What bullet you guys liking for the 300wsm?

We have a couple 300wsm rifles and ours love 180 grain accubonds pushed by h4350 (hunter would work great too).  This combo has killed 3 moose, multiple bear and deer.  Furthest kill shot was 500 on the nose.   But it would kill at 800. 

Last year I loaded one of the rifles with 168 grain tipped hammer hunter.  H4350 is pushing that pill at 3100 fps and is stupid accurate.  That rifle took two bear and a deer this year.  Great terminal performance and enough horsepower to kill to 800 yards. 

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2024, 06:11:28 PM »
If I was going 300 I would want something to shoot the heavy 215-230 grain bullets with. Just go long action 300PRC

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2024, 06:36:07 PM »
I run 180 grain accubonds in most of the 300’s. My choice would be the 300wsm of the ones you listed.
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Re: New rifle
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2024, 06:51:43 PM »
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Re: New rifle
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2024, 07:35:47 PM »
If I was going 300 I would want something to shoot the heavy 215-230 grain bullets with. Just go long action 300PRC

I did some snooping around and didn't see much out there for the 215s which is problably would I like to shoot in the 300prc.

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2024, 07:43:30 PM »
Since I have a 7mm Rem MAG would I really gain any performance from the 7prc?  Which would be a better ballistic wise between the 7prc and 300wsm?

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Re: New rifle
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2024, 08:58:48 PM »
Pretty cool ballistics comparison tool. 

https://bisonballistics.com/calculators/bullet_comparison

If we're talking factory rifles and factory ammo the PRC has a slight advantage because of bullet options that have superior BC's.  Inside of 500 yards though they are pretty much identical. 

If you are doing custom rifle and reloading your own ammo then you can do anything with the Rem Mag as a PRC.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2024, 09:05:25 PM by Lowedog »
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