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Built it up a while ago using a Tikka as a donor with a Criterion 20" 1-8 barrel. but have been too busy & away to do much with it
Shot some of this through it yesterday along with its 22 & 26" sisters
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It shot pretty well with reasonable velocity
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Will get some more pics up after I shoot it again
Any updates on this one Greg
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@Kiwi Greg very respectable, seems similar to the below video showing factory 175eldx in 20,22,24" barrel.
Seems like the 20" 7prc might be a good option for a short barrel long range rig.
https://youtu.be/eEvJVZDmLcE
Yes but guys need to remember/realise a suppressed short, light rifle shooting 175+ grain projectiles is going to leap up and possibly bite them under recoil, spotting your own shots will be problematicQuote:
Originally Posted by 308mate
Iv foubd my recoil has changed from snappy with the 168 to a push with the 180 spotting shots can certainly be a challange but much better for me with the 180 but im on the verge of to lightQuote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
This is great to see.
I have a Springfield waypoint 2020 20” carbon in 7PRC on its way and cant wait to start shooting.
I have a small stack on 175gr ELD-X that I’m going to use pretty much just to get the brass from. Then i have some 180gr ELD-M that I’m hoping to load with my H4831sc and see how we get on. Still need to get the dies and the magnum primers (should be easy enough……..ha)
Has anyone been playing around with loads on the the 7PRC yet?
Nice, when is the Springfield due in ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowhunta
I have Hornady 7PRC Dies & Ammo in stock
Few people playing mate mainly 2217 2225 and reloader 26 from the reading iv done on here so be sure to publish your findings in the reloading sectionQuote:
Originally Posted by Bowhunta
Dont rule out large rifle primers either if you have some I used them in my 7mm blaser mag to with greater results and the same in my 7LRM wasnt until over 70gns that I started seeing the benefits of the magnum. I use federals
I'm going through the process of loading for my 20" PRC although I'm finding the Hornady brass seems to be a bit erratic with some cases hitting pressure and some not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowhunta
I've been using 2217 but are about try RL 26 which I'm sure will be a winner.
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What benefits were you seeing? I have been experimenting with FED210 vs 215 in a couple of my rifles (not just magnums, 7mm08 & 6.5 Creed) with some interesting results.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelton
Far better sds with 210s up to 70gn then over 70gns the sds were better with 215s . 215s often go well in the 08 case heads .Quote:
Originally Posted by 6.5 CRD
That is the question no one can answer, June/July was the original date, update on Friday was September....but as there's still none in production I'm guessing next year...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
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Bugger you going a different path now?Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
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I have one on order too but definitely tossing up building the ultimate custom with ti action.... its a problemQuote:
Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
$$$$Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
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Getting good results with 180eldm 66,4gn H4831sc, large rifle primer (fiocchi) and Hornady brass
Only live once thoQuote:
Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
@199p do it wait time on stocks is killer though but a good way to shave some weight and keep things super slickQuote:
Originally Posted by 199p
Barrel length and speed mate?Quote:
Originally Posted by tibo
24inch, 2930fpsQuote:
Originally Posted by Kelton
First two group of 3 shot at 300m. Got too excited and pulled those third shot…
Was also going to try Staball HD I won’t bother.
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Nice work, yip iv being guilty of ruening groups on the last shot by being cocky with how the first few shots landed haha
Classic! I always shot better when conditions don’t allow me to spot my shot…Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelton
Those 2 groups were 25th and 20th. Those 180 eldm seems pretty sensitive to jump.
I shoot them in my saum at 27thou jump for no other reason than thats what fits the mag and its a bloody sweet spot mate will be trying the same when ever seating dept testing this bulletQuote:
Originally Posted by tibo
How far off lands are you loading them I'm having a bit of a play with mine again in the next few weeksQuote:
Originally Posted by tibo
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I had a nod at 20, 25, 30 so settled for 30th so it keep shooting well after a bit of throat erosion. It seems to be barrel/powder type, charge dependent, heard some people finding sweet spot at 120th other kissing the land. Factory 180 eldm is also at 60th in my barrel and does ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
Your brass lasting with that? 2.4gn over book max is a fair bit with the 7prc. Maybe using lrp instead of magnum lrp changes the peak pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by tibo
I went up 67gn, no pressure signs… it felt like a really mild charge compared to what I was getting with factory ammo… I am at the 4th firing on some of the brass, primer pocket getting loose but are still ok. Again nothing as bad as some of the factory ammo.Quote:
Originally Posted by 6.5 CRD
I think you are correct about large vs magnum large. A mate using H1000 with large instead magnum is also couple of gn past max charge
Having less jump seems also to reduce pressure. I tested 60th (like factory 180) with same charge and was getting 2960-2970fps and slight ejector marks
Interesting. Every rifles going to be different i guess but from my experience, using FED215 which is whats used for hornady data, book max has definitely been max in my rifle for 2225 2217 and RL26
Yeah that makes sense, my creedmoor does the same thing. I run 143 ELDX out almost jammed, if i shorten the coal with the same powder charge the velocity goes up and i run into pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by tibo
Yep, there is no magic receipe, I see people testing load given on internet more and more without working on a ladder this is worrying. I would definitely NOT try 66.4gn with magnum primer.Quote:
Originally Posted by 6.5 CRD
