This is for all the guys that dig deep into ballistics and study a lot more than myself. I am considering a 7mm mag, 7prc or into the 300’s. Would be elk sized game boomstick. Looking for pros and cons and ammo would be hand loads
I am going 30-06 with 175G LRX this year. 300s work. 7mm works. You can get a lot heavier bullet with a 300. I like energy, heavy 300s bring the energy.
As others have indicated, they'll all get the job done. They had a great comparo on Meat Eaters website between 300 win mag and 7 PRC. I can't remember which one or why (I'm super helpful sometimes).
I was contemplating this last year and, due to recommendations from two friends whose hunting advice I trust, I went with a 7 PRC. I got a Ruger American Go Wild and put a Maven RS.5 scope on it. Man I love shooting that rifle. I've been building up a handload for it and almost have it dialed. One more test ladder at .5 grain intervals and I'll have it down. The Ruger isn't the most-expensive or fanciest rifle, but it shoots great, has a 24" barrel, and came cerakoted from the factory. I'll update the stock eventually, but it shoots great out of the box.
Yup, Hammer 170 grain gave me the best groups. I'll be fine tuning it in the next couple of weeks and then trying it out at rangeAwesome ! Got your self a Fire breathing dragon ! KaaaaaPooowwwwww !!!!! Flop dead right there.
What projectile you pushing ? Hammer???
212 on an Axis deer?? Did you get any meat?I just picked up a 300 PRC and it packs a PUNCH.... I bought it for a elk hunt coming up sept. and took it to Hawaii test run for Axis deer and when it touched it crushed...... 212 grain Hornady precision Hunter ammo.