Testing every 7mm PRC factory load I could find!

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Ай бұрын

Here we test, chronograph and talk about the 6 different 7mm PRC factory loads I could find on store shelves. For reference the shooting was done at an elevation of 6,600 ft and 62*F.
Hornady 180gr Match
Hornady 175gr ELD-X
Federal 170gr Terminal Accent
Federal 175gr ELD-X
Weatherby 175gr Berger Elite hunter
Weatherby 177gr Hammer custom bullet

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@Matt-en1kn Ай бұрын

Finally someone shoots the terminal ascent in 7prc thank u I would like to see some more videos on the ta what I am using in my 7prc

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

I’m not going to lie that’s very close to the top of my list. I’ll be testing expansion at 100 - 600 - 1200 yards in the near future. Honestly, I’d never shoot game at 1200 yards but the company made the claim on the box so I feel it should be tested.

@dungeontales8117 Ай бұрын

Think federal is the way to go right now. Hornady ammo has been disappointing for me for the 7prc.

@Matt-en1kn Ай бұрын

@dungeontales8117 the hornady ammo was absolute trash in my x bolt the federal terminal ascent is getting 3k in my gun and shooting .75 inch groups also hornady ammo is shooting 100 to 150 fps under claimed velocity

@Matt-en1kn Ай бұрын

@@3RBallisticsnice I would love to see that test 😊

@vincentboileau1991 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the test! Keep pumping out 7PRC videos

@tomforeman4976 Ай бұрын

I have built 1 in 7 twist barrel 27 inches long live watching this and will start testing mine in a couple weeks.

@theriddleballcoach Ай бұрын

I like the two legged ornament on the front of the rifle.

@tomforeman4976 Ай бұрын

Hahaha just noticed cool horns to black tape a foam bag to.

@leemiller4016 Ай бұрын

I’ve had trouble shooting off those portable tables-groups inconsistent with everything. I get a more solid, stable base, my groups improved. Just a passing thought, great video.

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

You are 100% correct. This was a short notice idea and I have never set up a good base, or maybe I should just shoot prone. It is on a very short list of things to do.

@steverutkowski8141 Ай бұрын

Appreciated!! Did not know about the Weatherby offering.

@derekmcmurry4263 Ай бұрын

Yea it's very recent stuff. Glad I handload though.

@jmgates09 Ай бұрын

Ikr I wanna buy one just for the Hammer loads now

@acmoya2002 Ай бұрын

I’ve had the chance to chronograph factory ammo through 4 rifles in 7prc so far. Here’s what they looked like: Mossberg patriot 24”- Hornady match (2848), precision hunter (2870), outfitter Cx (2897) I also had another batch of Hornady match only get 2810, must have been a different powder? Christensen mpr 26”- Hornady match (2912) Bergara premier 24”- Hornady match (2859) Weatherby 307 22”- federal premium eldx (2938), weatherby custom hammer 177gr (2942) All shots are at ~5000ft elevation, and were 3-5 shot averages. With hand loads the best velocities so far have been from n165 for me, but still have more powders to test. Just got some reloader 26. The two rifles that are mine vary greatly in what they like and which powders produce good numbers. I am a new to reloading so it’s all learning for me. Love the content!

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

That’s great information to have, thanks.

@adamwiech4874 Ай бұрын

Try retumbo,,or H 1000,, reloder 26 if you can find it ,,R26 and retumbo I got my best velocities with

@johncreech9085 6 күн бұрын

30/06 Springfield performance right there with 165 gr. hand loads. Having talked some smack I bought the same rifle in a 7 PRC lol. I too was dooped by Hornady. I'm still a 7mm fan boy though.

@suzgabverdugo933 Ай бұрын

Good job sir

@jasonturpin2456 Ай бұрын

Good video

@Gaffneydaniel92 Ай бұрын

This same exact test but with a more reputable reliable chronograph!

@jace3802 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the test, I know it was not cheap!

@jackbuendgen389 Ай бұрын

$200 in just the weatherby ammo

@matthewhernandez9133 29 күн бұрын

I would like to see more test with both federal boxes of 7PRC.

@anthonymurphy2540 Ай бұрын

We want to see it!!!!What I want to see is a rib rack folded over at 500 yards which is my max shooting target!!! I have a 7 prc with a 20 inch barrel with suppressor!!

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

I’ll see if I can add that test in as well.

@woodywoodpecker3643 Ай бұрын

Great video. Must have taken some time and $ to do. I have not been able to get my 7prc to group with hornady. Might try the federal or weatherby. I had the most luck with the hornady outfitter 160 gr. Shooting savage 110 lightweight carbon.

@guardianminifarm8005 Ай бұрын

Very good. Many thanks. Sure appreciate the data. Good round. It isn't it huge step up from the 7mm Rem Mag. The faster twist does give it a leg up to stabilize longer heavier bullets. Thank you again. Subscribed.

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

I agree. These new rounds have much more ability than what I can show. I’m not sure they provide much more for hunting but work really well at very long ranges - 1000+ yards

@ArpexOfficial Ай бұрын

Good thing Seekins makes their 7 rem mag with 1:8 twist rate barrels

@SpudOutdoors Ай бұрын

Lots of options for 7 mag in fast twist. So nope nothing to offer

@cdavison9491 Ай бұрын

Remington is making them in 1:8 as well.

@oblivionpro69 Ай бұрын

@@SpudOutdoors Your wrong. At the very least you get a more modernized version of the 7mm mag. That means no silly belt, higher pressure rating that in theory should be able to be loaded hotter, more case capacity when you load super heavy bullets because of the neck length/bullet seating position and tighter tolerances in the chambers even in the cheap guns.

@seetownwv Ай бұрын

I've gotten very good velocities from the Federals. I'm getting 2854 out of an 18 inch barrel

@derekmcmurry4263 Ай бұрын

Man what a coincidence on you noticing a scope mount loose. I went shooting today and just checked all 7 rifles. Every single one had the 1/2 bolt loosened up a bit. I've told myself for years, always check your scope screws before and after shooting. Sometimes I forget. Any I pay for it later by having to retry handloads or factory ammo.

@AussieInCA11 Ай бұрын

Mine used to come loose. Re-mounted them with locktite and they've been fine since.

@derekmcmurry4263 Ай бұрын

I'm working on a few 7PRCs right now. If you can, see how you do with the 180 Berger VLDs. I also have 175 ELDX on hand and can get several other type bullets. I did see 3 boxes of the Federal Terminal Ascent but they are priced at $65/box. Not happening! I don't care how good the components are. If you take that to the range and get mediocre ES/SDs and so-so accuracy, I don't see the point unless you intend to always use it on game at 200 yards and under (which I certainly prefer) but want to be able to have confidence in my ammo past that if I need to

@jbb4591 Ай бұрын

My 7PRC didnt like almost any of those ammos. It liked the federal eldx loads the best and it was maybe 1 inch groups if i did my part. I started to work up some loads for it and hopefully will have a solid one soon. The first go had me in the average fps of 2940 and almost 3/4 inch groups. got to verify and try to tighten it up if possible, but looks promising at least

@samuelblacksmith2956 24 күн бұрын

Try and load some Sierra Game king and Sierra TIpped Game King… TGK’s are very accurate in two of my rifles… hope to find load data for 6.5-300 Weatherby

@Alex-uz7wd Ай бұрын

I know 2/3 Weatherby rifles that shoot under 1/2 inch with hammers. Mine hates them 2 inch groups at best,. but will shoot eldx under half inch.

@capt.america6296 28 күн бұрын

I have seen on the Internet, so take it for what it’s worth, but before you shoot copper bullets, if you have shot lead bullets through it first, many say you’re supposed to really clean your barrel before testing. For whatever reason, copper don’t like lead residue in the barrel.

@Rackpack-mb4ml Ай бұрын

Nosler has a 175grb long range accubond available at midway usa

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

Yep and at a price slightly higher than the custom Weatherby. Maybe next test I’ll dig deeper and go for the Nosler as well.

@Christopher-dj2xu Ай бұрын

Above 1003 hpa 45/75% 4°C/25°C we increase the weight of the air for the car its aerodynamic support increases for firing the slowed bullet downwards. below 1003 hpa 45/75% 4°C/25°C for the car km/h increase for shooting the ball increases speed and rises

@SAUM76 27 күн бұрын

Ammo Getting close to the cost of the rifle. That weatherby ammo is crazy $$$

@Andrew-jm4tp Ай бұрын

I would like to see what expansion looks like at 600+ yards. 1200 is excessive but I am curious.

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

Agreed. I think I’d like to do some kind of comparison at 100 - 600 - 1200. I’d never shot at game that far but these ammo companies sure make some bold claims.

@Andrew-jm4tp Ай бұрын

Sounds good. I will watch.

@ArpexOfficial Ай бұрын

What rifle is this? I did similar tests with two Seekins PH’s, a Ruger American and a browning xbolt. Only the ruger american liked the weatherby hammers in 177. The others produced 1.5-2.0 moa groups lol. I can email or DM you pictures of my groups and data I got from my labradar if you’d like. I’m having great results with hand loads using CCI 200 primers, N565 powder, ADG brass and Hammer 170 gr HHT bullets.

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

This is with the Ruger American.

@capt.america6296 Ай бұрын

What is the fps and the legnth of your barrel. I have heard Hornady had to change from R26 to a ball powder, but never changed the load data on the box and people are getting 200 fps slower than advertised. Looks like you need a 24" barrel or might as well shoot a different cartridge because this one isnt burning all the powder in short barrels.

@ArpexOfficial Ай бұрын

@@capt.america6296 my Ruger American is a 24 and my Seekins PH2 is a 26. I’m getting 2860 with the match out of the 26 inch barrel wand 2915 with the eldx in factory. Getting 3060 out of my hand loads with Hammer HHT 170 gr with the 26 inch barrel and about 2990 with the 24 inch barrel.

@DrewEdwardBacklas Ай бұрын

@@capt.america6296 it’s a magnum cartridge. It’s NEVER going to burn all of the powder in a short barrel.

@jamessammann9183 Ай бұрын

I had a go wild in 7prc sold it it sucked..got 2 custom 7prc now im.getting 2980 out of 26 inch barell and 6 inch can..

@oblivionpro69 Ай бұрын

You're probably getting fluctuating ammo because of the powder problems they're having and blaming it on the gun.

@jamessammann9183 Ай бұрын

@oblivionpro69 i.have sot 5 guns none got 3000 out of 24 s. But with 26 your right at it but .y groups are under half inch out to a 1000

@Juice13ferrer Ай бұрын

I would like to see the 1000 yrf shots

@retkar1 Ай бұрын

That's the heaviest (170) 7mm PRC Terminal Ascent. The lightest is the 155 grain.

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

I wish I would have seen that one on the shelves. I’ll keep my eyes out for the 155 gr loading next time I’m out. I’d love to test that one.

@cjberan Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. 6.8 western is faster with less recoil it seems more then ever thought this prc is good as well

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

I think a lot of these new loads end up being personal preference. They all do more than what I’m capable of showing in the end.

@codyway7424 Ай бұрын

Now repeat that test with a decent front and rear rest from a stable bench. Will be very different results accuracy wise.

@BruceAC Ай бұрын

How many inches barrel please?

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

24 inch barrel.

@suzgabverdugo933 Ай бұрын

I was thinking about a 7mm needsmore 😂 seems like weatherby loads it better the hornady😂

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

I still like the Federal offering the best. But again most of these are just personal preference.

@jamessammann9183 Ай бұрын

Watch your video your all over the place with that magpul.bipod ..not steady ..how much was Weatherby ammo

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

It’s a piece of junk off brand not even a Magpul bipod. I used bags on the first test and just rushed the re-testing but agreed that the setup was not steady at all. The Weatherby ammo was $95.99 per box of 20 rounds.

@jamessammann9183 Ай бұрын

@3RBallistics u shot really good with that bipod I been shooting long distance 35 years need a bubble level looks like your canting little good job i.been out to a mile with my 7prs. S. They shoot good...u spent lots of mo ey on.ammo had to find

@PassionforRifles Ай бұрын

Get the FX True Ballistic or Garmin Xero C1, that shoot thru is.....

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

Agreed. The Garmin is on the list of next purchase. Thanks

@PassionforRifles Ай бұрын

@@3RBallistics FX True Ballistic aint bad either

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

@@PassionforRifles FX is what I’ve used before and agree it worked well. It’s just hard to beat the size and cost of the Garmin.

@PassionforRifles Ай бұрын

@@3RBallistics that's true, Garmin size is 👌🏻

@MrGoMario Ай бұрын

Glad to see fewer and fewer people believing Hornady's bluff... 3000 fps average speed, out of a 24 inch barrel with a 175gr bullet... Almost damaged my rifle chassing that 😮

@jamessammann9183 Ай бұрын

Hornday put out a letter the powder they were using to get 3000 fps. They can't get so I'm getting rite at 2980 out of my 26 inch barells...hope this helps

@bobg3633 Ай бұрын

Yes but where was the crono at? How far? Lol

@dantheman5201 13 күн бұрын

I saw that Hornady was padding Their numbers because of the 6.8 western. All the crono I've seen on the 7 prc have been less than 3000 fps.

@jamessammann9183 13 күн бұрын

Im.getting it out of a 26 inch

@timlogue9109 10 күн бұрын

I’m getting 3025 out of a 22”, it’s very achievable.

@SpudOutdoors Ай бұрын

75 ft is not what I would call close. It would need to be less than 20 ft and also get a Garmin or labradar. Those chronographs are unreliable on data and usage.

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

Agreed, the Garmin is a need soon purchase.

@tomforeman4976 Ай бұрын

So all this lead and no kill ballistics. Some body use some of this lead money for some ribs and a front shoulder and see what the kill power is at a thousand yards. 985 feid dressed elk at 1000 yards would be way more interesting.

@chrisaguirre7018 Ай бұрын

The inconsistency in this shooting setup leads to unreliable information.

@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 Ай бұрын

Yeah, that has nothing to do with velocity. Accuracy testing? Maybe. But you could put that gun in a vise and it’s not going to increase the velocity

@dvskane1808 Ай бұрын

Once you say hope I don’t screw it up, always happens!

@glockparaastra Ай бұрын

TTSX will perform better from a clean bare metal bore.

@AlphaWolf015 Ай бұрын

Great video, yet another example though of Hornady over estimating the 7mm PRC. Haven’t seen a single person get a 175 gr pill to 3000 FPS. It’s great, modern cartridge. It’s just been over exaggerated by marketing and fan boys.

@eddielombera5862 Ай бұрын

Shooting off a wobbly table and bipod is a no if you want to see true accuracy. Shooting prone on the ground would’ve yielded better controlled results. Plus it’s 2024 bro, get rid of that Caldwell chronograph, they’re not really consistent…

@3RBallistics Ай бұрын

I 100% agree on both. Honestly, I was not really looking at accuracy when doing the grouping because I was just being lazy. And yes, the Caldwell sucks but that was all I had that day.

@aaronpudlicki7418 Ай бұрын

You sound like a lot of fun to be around

@eddielombera5862 Ай бұрын

@@aaronpudlicki7418 thanks but I’m not interested in men sorry…