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
7mm or into 300’s
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I'm not big into ballistics, but I like my .300 winmag which I inherited it from my brother. Kills elk every time. I shoot 180 gr. TTSX, go big or go home.
Either would work great, you won't go wrong and just need to choose your preference. The 300 will have more recoil and be harder to shoot accurately but will be more damaging on impact. 7mm is easier to shoot accurately and plenty of power to kill just not on quite the same level.
I use a 300 prc on elk now but if the 7 prc was out when I was upgrading I would have gotten one of those instead. That said, I've killed more elk with my .270 than anything else.
300prc at 320 yards. It hits like a truck, on both ends.
I use a 300 prc on elk now but if the 7 prc was out when I was upgrading I would have gotten one of those instead. That said, I've killed more elk with my .270 than anything else.
300prc at 320 yards. It hits like a truck, on both ends.
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All opinions above are legitimate in my opinion as options. Pick one and put the bullet where it needs to be and you have work to do....
I'm a 7 mag guy for life. I've gotten to shoot a lot of different calibers and the 300's kick a lot more. 7mag with 168's or 180's is hard to beat. I recently shot a 7x300 PRC and hold onto you shorts that thing was wicked fast and a little less kick than a 300 PRC. The 7 PRC is nice because they already have the bullets hanging way out there making good use of cartridge capacity. All that said if I didn't know any better and was starting fresh I would give 7PRC a hard look. At this point in my life I have 7 mag dies access to a custom reamer and plenty of H1000 so I'm sticking with the 7 mag.
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.
Honestly, no real cons for either...except a little more recoil for a 300 but with a muzzle brake there the difference is small. Price to shoot, etc you can get nearly the same results with the difference in about 30 grs heavier bullet for the 300 over the 7...
Elk will not know the difference. Choose what makes you happy.
Elk will not know the difference. Choose what makes you happy.
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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.
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.
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What projectile you pushing ? Hammer???
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Elk specifically i would do 300WSM or larger, if your going to hunt mixed game I’d do a 7PRC. If you reload and want to be different. The 7SS is hard to beat and it performs perfectly in a short action.
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 range
