Thread: 7mmprc precision hunter inconsistent fps

Looks like it's just turning into $$$ over quality sadly

The idea or concept of 7PRC is great - an efficient 7mm magnum capable of pushing 180gn pills at 3000fps. But the marketing guys at Hornady forgot to check their production & engineering could safely deliver on that expectation. Marketing hype over engineering/process capabilities

So in effect we NEARLY going full circle,back to days when factory ammunition was "safe,went bang and was good enough" nobody had chronograph or rangefinders so it didn't matter.if you wanted super accurate loads,you reloaded..full stop. the idea of mass produced ammunition being,super consistent AND fast AND accurate.....well maybe the marketing department is to blame lol

Yeah you really can’t expect the same level of care to go into preparing rounds in a factory that pumps out 100,000 rounds a day (or however many they do) as some freak like me who weighs every charge to the 10th of a grain, and measures rounds randomly with verniers to make sure the length is just right. That’s why we reload, to reduce error in the process and to increase consistency, and therefore accuracy.

Originally Posted by Mararoa

Yeah you really can’t expect the same level of care to go into preparing rounds in a factory that pumps out 100,000 rounds a day (or however many they do) as some freak like me who weighs every charge to the 10th of a grain, and measures rounds randomly with verniers to make sure the length is just right. That’s why we reload, to reduce error in the process and to increase consistency, and therefore accuracy.

Make your rounds 5 thou too long then measure, then dial the final few thou into your vernier seater and seat, then do a final measure with a zeroed comparator

That way ALL you ammo has been measured and is at the same jump to the lands

Its interesting, their cartridge development has been innovativve and theyre responsible for 17HMR 6.5Cr 300PRC 6mmARC ELD M and other bullets and now 7mmPRC all steps forward, yet their factory ammo and brass arent top of the range.

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

@Edunn What was the speed like? Generally found federal to be up there on the speed unlike some other brands

2860 average from a brand new barrel. I haven't tested them again since it was new but the barrel has definitely sped up so I'd be expecting a bit more than that now. Probably in the ballpark of what they claim on the packet.

If for whatever reason I had to give up hand loading, the federal factory would be my pick. I wouldn't bother with hornady.

The 7prc is a perfect fit into a tikka mag.
I see more and more in the USA people jumping to the 7-300prc. ( for those who reload).That one would be a bit too long for the tikka mag but would probably fit well in a Sako mag or remington/ savage mag, and help to reach the 3000 fps+ easily with out stressing the cases and being an easier alternative to the excellent 28 nosler.

Originally Posted by Friwi

The 7prc is a perfect fit into a tikka mag.
I see more and more in the USA people jumping to the 7-300prc. ( for those who reload).That one would be a bit too long for the tikka mag but would probably fit well in a Sako mag or remington/ savage mag, and help to reach the 3000 fps+ easily with out stressing the cases and being an easier alternative to the excellent 28 nosler.

Tikka already make the hugely successful 7 mm rem mag

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Tikka already make the hugely successful 7 mm rem mag

In the wrong twist rate

Some of the latest tikka 7 rem mag are 1 in 9” twist, which should be enough to stabilise up to 180gr eldm.

I really like the 7prc. Hornady marketing is crap but getting factory 175gr ammo to shoot circa 2900 from a 22" barrel is still pretty good. My previous rifle was a 7mm Rem Mag, which I loved, but I wouldn't go back. If I were to move to another 7mm I'd probably give 7SAUM a go.

Originally Posted by Edunn

I really like the 7prc. Hornady marketing is crap but getting factory 175gr ammo to shoot circa 2900 from a 22" barrel is still pretty good. My previous rifle was a 7mm Rem Mag, which I loved, but I wouldn't go back. If I were to move to another 7mm I'd probably give 7SAUM a go.

If a cartridge/chambering can shoot the Hornady 180 ELDM or Berger 180 Hybrid without the need to have a custom rifle spec, then it's good to go.

Hornady's true success comes from the bullets they make. With Bergers being 2-3x the price of Hornady and often equal in terms of performance, a lot of shooters/reloaders go with Hornady.

Interesting to note that both the 7-6.5 PRC and 7-300 PRC have gained traction as wildcats (ADG makes headstamped brass for both). Goes to show that you can't please everyone.

Once everyone runs out of Re26 here and has to use ADI there might be a few for sale and the old Rem Mag will be back in favour

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

Once everyone runs out of Re26 here and has to use ADI there might be a few for sale and the old Rem Mag will be back in favour

On that note.

7 Back country is going to have a interesting time regarding that powder.