I really enjoy every bit from Income School! Now I need to look at the 7.62x54R. Looking forward to more. Steve, Jim, Im in the middle of building a 7PRC. Its all highly situational, but it matters. The Barnes bullet loses velocity at twice the rate of the VLD! You want to take full advantage of this cartridges ballistic potential. Haha your fan from Algeria. Thank you. If you want to max things out, you need a bullet that will expand at lower velocities. ShootersCalculator.com is in the process of being massively overhauled. Hornady ELD-X and Barnes LRX both will expand at 1600 fps. Thank you. I will likely switch to that bullet once it becomes available. Winchester Ballistics Calculator. Hopefully more options than what the 6.8 Western. Note that BOTH of these are a compressed load, so you couldnt really go much faster than this with H1000. I think the biggest win for the PRC however is the factory support that the SAUM lacks. I currently shoot a 300 Win Mag. I hope brass makers continue to make 7mm STW brass. ballistics software below for the same load: At 500 yards the remaining velocity is 2264fps again, this is exceptional ballistics for a bullet weight in this class and diameter. Ive got a Remington Sendero with a Brux 1:9 twist. But what are the flattest shooting rifle cartridges? Thanks for all the helpful info on the 7PRC. I was somewhat surprised by the list of firearms manufacturers who are not yet jumping on board with the 7 PRC. con canna da 50 inch. Im running a 20 tube on a Bergara action. on steroids. Keep it up! Hey C3, Aren't Bases for long range higher in the rear as to give better muzzle elevation to scope alignment? And shoot 168 Barnes tipped triple shock bullets along with Berger VLD at same weight and load. Practical distance isnt the same as the max distance a rifle can shoot. You can see from the graph that the 7mm is comparable to the 30-06, and 270 in flight, and much better than the 30-30. Basically, like a wind vane on a roof or windmill, the bullet will align itself with the prevalent wind. The best way to think about this round is as an updated version of the venerable 7mm Rem. Based on the 7mm PRC data you shared, would you use the 7mm PRC for elk and large North American game? Whidden has the dies for 7 PRC. Even fairly experienced reloaders sometimes struggle to get reloaded brass to fit properly into the rifle. She looks like a real keeper to me. If you want to knock it down.. use a 7mm. With the high BC of some of the 7mm bullets, ballistically this 7mm PRC will outshine most 6.5mm and 30cal cartridges. In other words what barrel length will produce a 3,000 fps muzzle velocity using the factory loaded Precision Hunter 175 gr ELD-X bullet? Should be the next level do it all cartridge. But this is where atmospheric affects come into play. Magpro had a lot of case capacity left, but wasnt getting the velocity Id hope to see without just burning a ton of powder. Unfortunately, the chronograph (Labradar) glitched out and didnt record all the velocities, but I did at least shoot the following two that were recorded. Im a big fan of the 7mm. There have been many changes to the reamer specs of the other PRC cartridges, and the tight tolerances make manufacturing difficult. personally I like the 338 luapa and the 6.5 creed, reasonable to shoot compared to a 50 bmg and they will get you out there where you want to be and dont skip on the glass , high quality glass and big power isnt cheap either. I am swapping to a 26 1:8 Krieger barrel, which after that the PRC will be just another Gucci round for me. JavaScript is disabled. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the cartridge is quite mild. The 7 RM is too established to go away similar to how the 300 PRC didnt completely eliminate 300 WM sales nor did they likely affect 30-06 sales. tells us to sight-in this load to shoot 2.37 inches high at 100 yards for a 255 yard zero. If your max is 400-yards and the deer is moving, perhaps stick to 200-yards. Mainly, because of our inability to directly quantify wind speed and direction as we can with distance when using a rangefinder. Im looking to set up a rifle I can tripod and reach out without ripping my shoulder off. For over 70 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world. Thats exactly what the 7PRC is, but it is by no means the only cartridge that offers those specs. Cartridge Type: Rifle Height: 2.85" Width: 0.534" Average FPS: 3121 Average Energy: 3330 Average Gr: 154 Recoil: 2.13 Power Rank: 4.81 of 20 . Point blank range is 302 yards. Figure 1. Bullet Weight: 140 gr Initial Velocity: 3130 fps Sight Height : 1.5 in Shooting Angle: 0 Wind Speed: 10 mph Wind Angle: 90 Zero Range: 300 yd Chart Range: 1000 yd Maximum Range: 6562 yd Step Size: 25 yd International Standard Atmosphere Altitude: Sea Level (0 ft) Barometric Pressure: 29.92 Hg Temperature: 59 F Relative Humidity: 50% This package can be added onto any rifle bought through Evovled Ballistics. Heres that data using his 24.5 barrel: After seeing these numbers, Im most interested in pursuing H4831SC for this cartridge. I have a Vortex Strike Eagle on my 7mmMag that is being rebarreled. Sample Trajectory showing the bullet path crossing the line of sight.Because gravity causes the bullet to drop, the longer a bullet takes to reach its target, the more time gravity will have to pull it towards the earth. Next, I loaded H1000. A hunting firearm can only be so heavy, and a smart shooter will only subject himself to a limited amount of recoil. I converted a Weatherby 6.5 PRC Meateater to the 7 PRC. This September I was able to hunt mountain goats with Beaver Foot Outfitters in British Columbia. Re#26 69 grs pushes a 162 gr A- max 3225 fps. Up and down winds can be tough to deal with because of difficulty in reading mirage, or the terrain can be hidden. I plan to run it suppressed after barrel break-in. I used CCI large magnum rifle primers, and lovingly caressed each bullet before sending it on the ride of its life. Thankyou for report off the 7mm PRC as I have been searching for since I saw the SAAMI specification. I really do like what you and your contributing crew are doing. Increasing the BC to 0.700 the drift is only half, at 20 inches! The 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge is a long-action centerfire rifle cartridge designed to shoot 180 grain bullets at 2,950 fps. Centerfire Handgun. Or wait and hope it stops for a few seconds. I'd throw a link in, but i don't know how from an iPhone. 375" drop w/ 100 yard zero. Exact same setup. The 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge is a long-action centerfire rifle cartridge designed to shoot 180 grain bullets at 2,950 fps. Our reference system will take 1.3 seconds to reach 1000 yards. I shot a coyote yesterday with the 7 PRC and had no problem seeing the bullet impact the coyote and the aftermath without losing my view of the target in the scope due to recoil. The parent case is the .308 Winchester with a narrowed neck that fits a .284 inch bullet on a .315 inch neck with a rimless, bottleneck case. These are Altitude (basically, Pressure), and Air Temperature. It produces 1,500 ft-lbs of energy for elk-sized game out to 510 yards, and 1,000 ft-lbs for deer-sized game to 810 yards. Most simple ballistic calculators take air density into account, and change the manufacturer's standard sea level Ballistic Coefficient to match the environmental conditions. I was looking at having Preferred Barrels make me a 7mm PRC similar to what you have shown. Jim, 7mm Remington Magnum The 7mm Remington Magnum has long been a favorite of Western hunters, providing flat-shooting performance like the .270 Win. We all understand how gravity works, and with the additional corrections for atmospheric conditions, a bullet's drop is easily calculated. Any idea on predicted velocities for it? do you know the 7mm Blaser Magnum? You might be able to measure with a data meter the speed and direction at your location, but the wind is very likely doing something entirely different at mid-range, or at the target. Barrel Break In: All barrels will increase in speed. Regardless keep the videos coming Don't just buy a rifle, invest in a complete solution that will maximize the potential of your Proof Research rifle. I want this to be the best ballistic trajectory calculator out there. Im a big fan of the channel and look forward to more on the 7mm PRC. Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester Ammunition rounds. (About 19.5 inches). Suggested 7mm Rem. That can easily make my practical distance come down to 250-yards. Well done mate , wont 7wsm do the same?? If I add to that a gusty 25 mph wind, Im not shooting past 200 yards. The 7 PRC has very slightly less case capacity than the 7mm Remington Magnum, but also has a twist rate and neck length capable of shooting much heavier bullets than are common in a 7 Mag. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. if you looking at 1000 yards I would be looking at a different rifle , Something more like a 50 BMG , 6.5 to be honest. Max range 600yard, would like to shoot the 180s. This is averaging several different loads to get these numbers for each cartridge, so we can compare apples-to-apples, but youre right that with ALL cartridges you could go up or down slightly depending on the load selection. These guys have 7mm rem mags taking elk at 900+ yards. Download Shoot! Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. I am using this data for Scope choice. Itll get tons of penetration and you could shoot that light of a bullet VERY fast. But, everything has to be perfect for it to work. Surprisingly, the factory ammunition for the 160gr CX bullet offers the same 3,000fps muzzle velocity as the 175gr ELD-X bullet. Because the 7mm shoots the lighter bullets at higher velocities, it is better suited to the law enforcment arena than the .300. I just hope I gave you a little something to consider. Obviously Hornady makes dies for the 7 PRC, but I personally am not a fan of their dies. Using this as a reference, let's examine several other factors that can effect our shot placement. The data in the following table contains averages for each cartridge. 1000 yard 7mm mag. Think of it as a modernized 7mm Rem Mag. 2950fps with 32 inch barrel. If ya do you might blow your face off. Youre right. Wind Drift diagram showing how the forces act on a bullet. Nice build Jim. Still a cool round for someone first using a .284 round. When it gets mailed to you, you screw it on and you have a 7 PRC! Loris: 50 inch would be uncommonly long. To do load development before this speed up happens will render the load development useless. Jim, nice summary on the 7PRC. It is on the upper end of what most large adult shooters can comfortably tolerate. 7mm Rem. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I reload and would be VERY interested in learning more about being able to use less powder to achieve higher velocities with the the same bullet in 7 PRC vs 7 rem mag. A 10 MPH wind will move a bullet about 10-12 feet laterally. Ballistic Programing/Custom Turrets:If you are buying a ballistic range finder or kestrel we will program the ballistic computer for you so everything is ready upon arrival. 1400 W Henry St The 7mm Rem Mag is another specialized cartridge that deserves comprehensive ballistics analysis using Shoot! Heres what he reported using a 175gr ELDX, Federal 215M primers, and Reloder26 powder. Given Hornadys target load of 180gr at 2,950fps, this is likely a max load. Why no newer cartridges? Required fields are marked *. But gravity drop is only the first of many effects that we need to compensate for, in order to shoot precisely at long range. Its important to educate yourself about 7mm Rem Mag Ballistics, especially for long range shots, because not knowing how your 7mm rem mag load performs at extended ranges could easily result in a miss. As soon as the cartridge was officially announced, Hornady announced many rifle makers that will be producing factory offerings for the 7 PRC. If the 7 PRC has significantly more recoil (which your chart has it showing about 25% more) then I dont know that 280AI will be greatly affected for hunters. What we have here is failure- to communicate. Would also mention- at THAT range, your ability to "read the wind" becomes critical. I keep watching to see everyones long term thoughts and hunting performance. This 7mm Remington Magnum ballistics chart shows 140 grain Trophy Copper rounds with a 100 yard zero: This 7mm Rem Magnum ballistic chart shows 175 grain Fusion Rifle rounds with a 100 yard zero: Remington: This 7mm Rem Mag ballistic table shows 175 grain Core-Lokt rounds with a 100 yard zero: A bullet with a BC of 0.400 will drift over 40 inches at 700 yards in a 10 mile per hour crosswind. I guess I can hang the gun on the wall and admire its looks until ammunition is available. I find your data a bit too limited, which can vary greatly depending on multiple other factors. It is a great investment if you want to get into long range shooting and will be especially useful if you handload. 7mm Ballistics Examined For this ballistics demonstration we are using Norma 150gr Scirocco with a muzzle velocity of 3117fps and a ballistic coefficient of 0.536. The numbers for hunting bullet's usually range from 0.200 to 0.800 with most falling in the 0.400 range. Ballistic Table Ron Spomer 7mm RM, 2,900 fps from 24" bl. Winchester told me they arent planning a series. https://bobp.cip-bobp.org/uploads/tdcc/tab-i/tabical-en-page36.pdf. Copyright GunData.org 2015 | Koenig Media, LLC | Links | Sitemap | Advertise. Depending on bullet type and construction, the minimum expansion velocity for rifles falls between about 1300 and 2000 fps. If you throw a big rock, it puts a big hole in the ground, but doesn't go so far. The illustration in Figure 3 was reproduced from Harold Vaughn's excellent book Rifle Accuracy Facts, and shows how a bullet reacts, and the drag forces that cause wind deflection. If you would like more information about any of these topics in an easy to understand format, try Robert Rinker's Understanding Firearm Ballistics. However, why was the 8mm Mauser left out of this comparison? You should try Vihtavouri N560 powder in your 7 PRC. Thank you very much in advance, You lose about 25fps per inch of barrel from 24 to 20 inches in using a 7mm PRC depending of course on your powder choice. To me its in the Goldilocks zone. We know the grain is different but that's as close as we could get with the Winchester Silvertips. Keep in mind this is an approximation and although it is quite accurate it should never replace first-hand experience of shooting your specific firearm and ammunition to determine the bullet drop and windage at different ranges and conditions. In the past too much attention was placed on increasing MV, but modern long range shooters realize that increasing the BC increases performance without increasing recoil. Decreasing wind deflection is a very important part of precise long range shooting. I guess the 7mm WSM is dead. However, hunters who choose to use gear that does not meet this standard are often forced to either make an unethical shot or to pass up shot opportunities when the elk isnt turned the right way. Your results may vary. I am currently building a 7 prc on my .338 win mag action and a Lilja 1:9 twist stainless barrel. It is caused by the bullet aligning itself to the relative wind vector. Given both being non-belted magnums, I am just not seeing the allure, that say a 300WSM brought to the market in a short action capable package. Seriously, before anybody argues with me, watch the video and get out your calculators and figure it out for yourself. Matt. while they work great at closer ranges, they will fail miserably if you want to push your shots out there. After that velocity diminishes very quickly. Its currently in a google sheet so I can easily share access with a good email. Every effective range calculation will, by its nature, be only a broad approximation. We will also provide a dummy round for you to take measurements if requested. Personally, my load for the 175 ELD-X in the 7mm PRC will be 64gr of H4831SC, which should yield around 2,925fps. grazie, Hi Jim, I hunt in the Alps area in Italy, I walk a lot and would like a light weapon. A good marksman will not squeeze the trigger unless he believes it will work. In general, a bullets maximum effective range is the distance at which it no longer travels fast enough to reliably expand when it hits a target. Was pleasantly surprised by your reference to preferred barrels and to find out that you are also a local Utah sportsman as I grew up only 70 miles away from St. George and still live and hunt this area with my family. Ideal extreme powders? The three sometimes neglected variables are the human factor, the weather factor, and the fact that you are shooting at a wild animal, not a stationary target. Ive left comments but could use some advice. The one disagreement I have is that I think the 7PRC will affect the 28 Nosler sales more than they will the 7RM or 280AI. The aim ballistically for Hornady with the 7mm PRC, is for a cartridge that will fire a 180gr 7mm bullet at around 2950 to 3000fps. Question, should I consider a 22 for the added benefit of when non suppressed or will the 20 (non suppressed) handle my needs just fine. Minimum sucks. Now, I either need to find ammunition to shoot, or new brass. In summary, this is why the 7mm Rem Magnum is an excellent ballistic performer. L. Neil Smith, at a 200 yard zero with a Hornady SST 162 gr your looking at 34.8" drop @ 500 beyond that it really really falls off quickly after that range . Figure 2. when doing ballistics for your 7mm Rem Magnum. I would like to know if you have any info on the 7.7 jap. There are no bullets below the 0.284 caliber with a ballistic coefficient higher than the 7mm. Ive been curious how it would shake out/compare to the 7SAUM when seated long. The recoil of the 7mm PRC produces 27.7 ft-lbs of energy at a recoil velocity of 14.1 fps. Before SAAMI drawings of the 7 PRC were released, I fully expected the 7 PRC to follow the industry-wide trend of overbore hot-rod cartridges. We can minimize the effects from Magnus and Corriolis for sub 1000 yard shooting by zeroing at a longer range like 800 yardswhile pointing north or south. Loaded with IMR 4830 @ 70 gr. And were you making your own brass or using RCC machined brass? The 7mm Rem. (888) 223-3006 Copyright 2023 ShootersCalculator.comALL rights reserved. The heavy-for-caliber VLD bullet's are the only readily available high BC bullet's that have been documented to ethically perform at long ranges on game animals, and the BC range on those bullet's ranges from 0.550 to 0.685. You think they will come out with a 7mm Western? I reload, and finding 300 PRC and 6.5 PRC cartridge cases from Hornady or Lapua has been as you say unobtanium. That doesnt mean I should take a shot that far. (They are the only company that has any 7PRC brass that I know of. Once break in has been achieved we clean the rifle and begin load development. External ballistics covers everything that happens during a bullet's flight between the muzzle of the rifle, and the target. Agreed that Whidden Gunworks makes the best reloading dies available. V-MAX . Incline shooting, and cant are two more factors that need to be controlled. I do lose stability out past 1000 yards but still great performance. Looking forward to seeing what the 7mm PRC can do by comparison. If you want to max things out, you need a bullet that will expand at lower velocities. How to Sight in a Scope - Step by Step Guide. Shots near the max effective range can totally miss the animal if you misjudge the distance by 50-yards. Shortening the H&H case to a length of 2.500 inches, and using a 25-degree shoulder, the 7mm Remington Magnum has an overall cartridge length of 3.290 inches. Use this ballistic calculator in order to calculate the flight path of a bullet given the shooting parameters that meet your conditions. There are 100s of different 7mm Rem Mag factory ammunition loads and bullets to choose from in Shoot! If you throw a big rock, it puts a big hole in the ground, but doesn't go so far. Mag. I just ordered a Chistensen Arms Long Range Mesa in 7mm PRC. Sight in and validated out to 1000 yards: The rifle is sited in and shot out at distance to ensure functionality of the turret and verification of all associated data. It would have been nice had you included the bullet used, bullet weight and muzzle velocites, because as we both know these vary a great deal. since Im a fan of your youtubes, my question to you: If its a can that takes a threaded muzzle device or a QD mount then who installed the device and did you time it for minimal POI shift? Ive been playing around with Berger 190g Long Range Hybrid Targets. You can find an email form and contact information here. I do reload and my rifle seams to like 70 grains. 7 PRC is designed for shorter barrels. Be intentional and smart with each shot. Im not sure that muzzle velocity would have helped this discussion, though. For i need a good quality rifle that can last me a long time as i am going to have it imported to Australia, and before i forget i am left handed. Due to the extremely tight tolerances of these cartridges, Ive seen MANY manufacturers struggle with delivering barrels that spike pressures or have brass that doesnt fit right. Ok ya that makes sense. That sounds really cool. How much does the system you made weigh? Please keep the good stuff coming. I did chamber a 7mm Blaser some years back, the 7mm PRC seems to me a very much balanced cartridge coming from the 78gn capacity and based on the Ruger cartridge, look to be efficient for loading 160gn bullets to 2900-3000ft/s. In a trophy hunting situation, it's important to have the equipment and preparation to ensure that you can make the shot at that once-in-a-lifetime trophy, even at 800 yards! @Jim Harmer I know this is a very hard list to compile, I do appreciate your attempts to educate in a common sense way. First, lets take a look at H4831SC powder loaded with a 175gr ELD-X bullet. However, its pointless to attempt such shots if you dont optimize 7mm Rem Mags point blank range during sighting-in. Ill keep pushing my 7RM 180gr at 3050 with 72.2gr Retumbo with brass more available than I could ever want or need. While I was thinking that the 7 prc might be the way to go, Im just going to re-barrel my 7mm weather with a faster twist! Im getting impressive velocities despite the short length, and the accuracy has been insanely goodone of the most accurate rifles Ive ever shot. Pinsoft Software. There would be 226 inches drop at 1000 ft elevation compared to 207 inches at 8000 ft; and 52 inches deflection versus 40. Seems like they are trying to reinvent the wheel given that the 7mm STW (strangely missing from this article for comparisons) does everything the 7mm PRC does and more for over 40 years: 180gr in the 3000-3200fps range. Round before it becomes inefficent? [emailprotected]. Remember, they dont show you the times it didnt work. But with a TBAC 7 ultra on a Fierce CT rival. I shoot only 7mm rem mag in 3 different set ups and for me, there arent nearly enough pros to just switch the tack on the near impossible feat of obtaining brass. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah. The first is simple to measure and compensate for. This round is here to stay, and while the relative recoil or kick is often sighted as negative, it's often over stated, while it does kick the numbers show that the recoil on average is = or less than the average for the 30-06 but is of course more than the 270, and the 30-30. If you're after deeper penetration, look at the 139-grain Barnes VOR-TX Long. The parent case is the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum and fits a .284 inch bullet on a .317 inch neck with a beltless, rebated, bottleneck with a large rifle magnum primer case . 61.6 grains H4831sc. I personally worked up my load using the 150gr Hornady CX bullet, but now Hornady has announced a new 160gr CX bullet with a much higher BC and only one band instead of the two bands on the 150gr CX. The following is a 500 yard 7mm Rem Magnum ballistic chart that was created using our free online ballistic calculator and details all aspects of the bullets trajectory from the millisecond it leaves the barrel until the time it reaches the 500 yd mark. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. The amount of wind deflection is basically determined by how large the drag forces are and how long those forces act on the bullet. Did you supply or install the muzzle device or did you get one from Preferred Barrels? While the 7mm 168 grain VLD would only need 3100 fps at the muzzle to match that 2000 fps velocity at 1000 yards. They should also understand their own limitations. Now, if we could just shoot a bullet with a BC of 0.800 at a muzzle velocity of 4000 fps, we would have an awesome long range hunting round! A good laser rangefinder is a tool, and if it isn't used properly it won't yield good results. The highest being the 180 grain 7mm. Know how well you shoot in different conditions and trust your skills. Your information will never be shared and you can unsubscribe with one click at anytime. Love what youre doing. Thanks, Jake. Im looking for a new elk rifle and am very excited about this new caliber. I do think it was shame not to have made the neck 1-2mm longer for reloading. I contacted you about my 6.5 Fierce CT Rival that was having extraction and barrel pressure problems like you were. Thanks! Just imagine a long slender VLD bullet compared to a flat nosed semi wad cutter. But, if you arent able to get things perfectly lined up for just long enough to pull the trigger and follow through a smidge, let it go. I wanted to use a 20 barrel suppressed on my 7mm PRC. Cartridge Type: RifleHeight: 2.5"Width: 0.532"Average FPS: 3024Average Energy: 3106Average Gr: 153Recoil: 2.06Power Rank: 4.63 of 20. On that same goat hunt, I missed a longer shot because I didn't read my terrain perfectly, and an updraft caused me to shoot right over his back. Pros and Cons of the 7mm PRC If you hunt and want to shoot at a longer range, you may be wondering what the effective range of a rifle cartridge is. Also, remember that the data in the table above is using averages of multiple loads per cartridge. It resists wind drift well. We carefully monitor the velocity until we see a significant increase (30-60 fps) which usually takes around 40 to 60 rounds. But these eyes have seen better days (literally). I highly recommend Preferred Barrel Blanks for this job. I have a winchester model 70 in a 7mm mag if im shooting 100 grain bullets what kind pf drop would i expect at 1000 yards. Snow. There are quite a few variables that all work to decrease the true potential of a rifle. Its an incredibly popular cartridge, but over time, I expect the 7 PRC to overtake it.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'backfire_tv-box-4','ezslot_7',175,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-backfire_tv-box-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'backfire_tv-box-4','ezslot_8',175,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-backfire_tv-box-4-0_1'); .box-4-multi-175{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:15px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. The #1 reason I recommend Preferred Barrel Blanks is because theyve sorted through those issues and can deliver problem-free prefit barrels. 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