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6.5 vs 7 PRC: The Results Might Surprise You
Mtnwalker:
--- Quote from: b23 on May 06, 2025, 08:51:54 AM ---I like both cartridges but IMO Hornady dropped the ball when they didn't do their 7 PRC off of the bigger 300 PRC case. They marketed their 7 PRC for shooting the heavy for caliber bullets but they put it in a 7 Rem mag size case so the only real advantage over a 7 Rem mag is factory rifles come with a fast enough twist to shoot factory ammo with 175-180gr bullets. A factory 7 PRC off of their 300 PRC case would have put it in the same league as the 28 Nosler but with Hornady's much better way of marketing and likely much more successful then the 28 Nos.
Even as is it's not like the 7 PRC is a slouch but I just think it could have been something better had they used the bigger 300 PRC case instead.
For a good solid all around cartridge that checks A LOT of boxes the 6.5 PRC has definitely earned its place at the table. Now if we could just get Hornady to do a 25 PRC off of their 6.5 case all would be good in the world. ;)
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:yeah: been dragging my feet on getting a 25prc done for a couple years now but its gotta be coming soon, especially now that they released the 25 creed.
Karl Blanchard:
--- Quote from: b23 on May 06, 2025, 08:51:54 AM ---I like both cartridges but IMO Hornady dropped the ball when they didn't do their 7 PRC off of the bigger 300 PRC case. They marketed their 7 PRC for shooting the heavy for caliber bullets but they put it in a 7 Rem mag size case so the only real advantage over a 7 Rem mag is factory rifles come with a fast enough twist to shoot factory ammo with 175-180gr bullets. A factory 7 PRC off of their 300 PRC case would have put it in the same league as the 28 Nosler but with Hornady's much better way of marketing and likely much more successful then the 28 Nos.
Even as is it's not like the 7 PRC is a slouch but I just think it could have been something better had they used the bigger 300 PRC case instead.
For a good solid all around cartridge that checks A LOT of boxes the 6.5 PRC has definitely earned its place at the table. Now if we could just get Hornady to do a 25 PRC off of their 6.5 case all would be good in the world. ;)
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or the 25 on a 7prc case 8)
The Big Game Hunter:
--- Quote from: Karl Blanchard on May 06, 2025, 09:30:59 AM ---
--- Quote from: b23 on May 06, 2025, 08:51:54 AM ---I like both cartridges but IMO Hornady dropped the ball when they didn't do their 7 PRC off of the bigger 300 PRC case. They marketed their 7 PRC for shooting the heavy for caliber bullets but they put it in a 7 Rem mag size case so the only real advantage over a 7 Rem mag is factory rifles come with a fast enough twist to shoot factory ammo with 175-180gr bullets. A factory 7 PRC off of their 300 PRC case would have put it in the same league as the 28 Nosler but with Hornady's much better way of marketing and likely much more successful then the 28 Nos.
Even as is it's not like the 7 PRC is a slouch but I just think it could have been something better had they used the bigger 300 PRC case instead.
For a good solid all around cartridge that checks A LOT of boxes the 6.5 PRC has definitely earned its place at the table. Now if we could just get Hornady to do a 25 PRC off of their 6.5 case all would be good in the world. ;)
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or the 25 on a 7prc case 8)
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I was just talking to a guy yesterday who said his 25 PRC shoots a 134gr ELDM at nearly 3,200fps... 🔥🔥🔥
Karl Blanchard:
I've got a 20" 7.5tw .750 taperless contour 25-7prc barrel on order. Should be a fun gun.
kentrek:
--- Quote from: The Big Game Hunter on May 06, 2025, 11:03:38 AM ---
--- Quote from: Karl Blanchard on May 06, 2025, 09:30:59 AM ---
--- Quote from: b23 on May 06, 2025, 08:51:54 AM ---I like both cartridges but IMO Hornady dropped the ball when they didn't do their 7 PRC off of the bigger 300 PRC case. They marketed their 7 PRC for shooting the heavy for caliber bullets but they put it in a 7 Rem mag size case so the only real advantage over a 7 Rem mag is factory rifles come with a fast enough twist to shoot factory ammo with 175-180gr bullets. A factory 7 PRC off of their 300 PRC case would have put it in the same league as the 28 Nosler but with Hornady's much better way of marketing and likely much more successful then the 28 Nos.
Even as is it's not like the 7 PRC is a slouch but I just think it could have been something better had they used the bigger 300 PRC case instead.
For a good solid all around cartridge that checks A LOT of boxes the 6.5 PRC has definitely earned its place at the table. Now if we could just get Hornady to do a 25 PRC off of their 6.5 case all would be good in the world. ;)
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or the 25 on a 7prc case 8)
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I was just talking to a guy yesterday who said his 25 PRC shoots a 134gr ELDM at nearly 3,200fps... 🔥🔥🔥
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Thats sounds about perfect
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