Why the 300 PRC?

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There are plenty of 300 "magnums" out there, so why did I choose the .300 PRC and how is it different or better than other big 300's?
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Barrett MRAD overview
02:55 - 308 Win limitations
05:08 - Why the 300 PRC?
13:16 - How about the 300 Norma?
17:08 - Comparison with 338 Lapua
21:00 - Final consideration
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@willo7734 8 ай бұрын

i love the 300 Win Mag, it’s an amazing cartridge. However, I’ve had the opportunity to compare a decent factory 300WM rifle with a much cheaper 300 PRC rifle. the 300 WM was great but the 100 yard accuracy was not so hot. maybe 2 MOA on a good day. the cheap Howa 300 PRC shot between .75-1MOA groups right out of the box. what you said (and what Hornady says) about that chamber spec is absolutely true in my experience. the 300 PRC is really specced for accuracy right from the factory. Outstanding cartridge! i think to match that accuracy with a 300 WM I’d need to get a custom reamer and chamber set up.

@sdkweber 8 ай бұрын

It is good to hear that confirmation. Thank you for watching and posting.

@jesusdelallata 6 ай бұрын

I never expected to buy a 300 PRC but went for a CVA Cascade XT and I’m very impressed with the accuracy and happy I made the purchase.

@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan 9 ай бұрын

I love my RPR magnum. I found it to be tighter than the gen 2 rifles.

@TheIamfrustrated 6 ай бұрын

Great info in here. Funny this shows up as I'm looking at replacing my RPR in .338 LM in favour of something that shoots .300 PRC because I just cannot get my hands on Large Rifle Magnum Primers and I kind of want something between the .308 and .338 LM.

@sdkweber 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Unfortunately, the .300 PRC also uses large rifle magnum primers. Just keep your eye out for these primers and you will get them.

@TheIamfrustrated 6 ай бұрын

@@sdkweber I’m sure they are around some where. I should mention I shoot left handed and as you’re probably aware there are no left handed RPR’s. I’m also looking at the per shot cost of .300 PRC versus .338 LM.

@sdkweber 6 ай бұрын

@@TheIamfrustrated There is a pretty huge difference in cost per round as you may already have figured out. I am seeing Hornady Precision Hunter Factory ammo for the .338 Lapua priced at $127 for 20 ($6.35 per round) (out of stock) while the Hornady Precision Hunter for the .33 PRC is only $55 for 20 ($2.75 per round) plus it is in stock. I also picked up some of Hornady Precision Match .300 PRC on sale for only $48 for a box of 20.

@user-uq5el8ut9l 2 ай бұрын

I like my 270 wm, basically a 30 06 case necked down to 6.77. i don't plan on ever shooting over 5, 600 yards

@sdkweber 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and posting. Lots of good cartridges out there and .300 PRC is not a replacement. I really like my 7mm Rem Mag and never plan to replace it either.

@maurogarcia6512 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Just have one question. Regarding recoil, how does the 300 PRC compare to the 300 Win Mag?

@justice1327 9 ай бұрын

With the same bullet, same weight rifle, same velocity…same recoil

@sdkweber 9 ай бұрын

@@justice1327 I agree. It should be very, very similar and if there is any difference it is likely imperceptible.

@sdkweber 9 ай бұрын

BTW, Thanks for watching and posting!

@SteveM0732 8 ай бұрын

What are the two bullets that you used for the 338 LM and 300 PRC comparison?

@sdkweber 8 ай бұрын

Good question Steve. I used the Hornady 4DOF calculator for all these and specifically the 285 gr. ELD Match (.338 LM) and the 225 gr. ELD Match (.300 PRC).

@briankelly2886 5 ай бұрын

The 175gr SMK was specifically designed to stay supersonic past 1000yards from .308 sniper rifles.

@sdkweber 5 ай бұрын

Correct, but I have never been able to get the requisite 2600+ fps at the muzzle from that heavy bullet. Thanks for watching and posting.

@thelittledetailscr7231 9 ай бұрын

Why would you get a barret over a full custom build with an amazing chamber? Not judging. Just wondering.

@sdkweber 9 ай бұрын

I am not convinced that is what I would do, but it is quite appealing to simply buy another barrel kit and use the same rifle/scope etc. The chamber and overall impressions I have of the Barrett MRAD is excellent so I am not sure a custom build would do much more for me. But the MRAD is still new and I do not have many rounds through it yet.

@fordvg 2 ай бұрын

Have no problem with the 215 Berger and 230 Hornady A-TIP MATCH with LRT powder. You was incorrect about the 300NM is a 338NM brass necked down to 308 caliber.

@sdkweber 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and good catch. You are correct that the parent case of the .300 Norma Magnum is the .338 Norma Magnum

@fordvg 2 ай бұрын

@@sdkweberfor your information you might want to check out Peterson Brass because they are making a new version of 300WM Long brass and they explain why the old brass doesn’t last as long because of the way the chamber is cut. The new brass is the same price as the old brass, but it will last longer because the new design is sized to the correct SAAMI specs diameter of the chamber. Just found this out at the beginning of the month and thought I’d would share it with you and your viewers to know.

@sdkweber 2 ай бұрын

@@fordvg I bought some Peterson brass just a few months ago. I have not used it yet but am looking forward to getting this started very soon.

@cory8791 9 ай бұрын

I am torn between a 300 prc or 300 wsm i have had great success with savage 110 for hunting!

@sdkweber 9 ай бұрын

The short mag action can be quite appealing. Might be better for a hunting rifle. Thanks for watching and posting Cory

@tacticalmattfoley 7 ай бұрын

Why do you think the gov chose 338 Norma mag and 300 Norma Mag for their Mk22 MRAD system? It's kind of a head scratcher to me.

@sdkweber 7 ай бұрын

It is puzzling to me also. But the military does not make decisions like we do. I read the 300 PRC "was chosen for its high ballistic coefficient, high muzzle velocity, and devastating terminal effects on target. This is the preferred anti-personnel round for engaging targets out to 1500 meters." But the PRC has all that plus longer barrel life. The .338 Norma is even more of a head scratcher as it seems to fall short of the .338 Lapua.

@jamesalles139 9 ай бұрын

Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC)

@Teolulz Ай бұрын

do you still think they are the "best" 30 cal today?

@sdkweber Ай бұрын

Another one to look at is the .30 Nosler. The 300 PRC is excellent. Just last weekend my son and I were consistently hit an 18" steel plate at 910 yards under windy conditions. The .300 PRC bullets are "mapped" using Doppler radar and all this is available through Hornday's 4DOF, allowing me to get a hit on my second shot at that range (the wind pushed it right on shot one so needed one more click). From that point, we rarely missed. I am not sure the Nosler will have that available and its not chambered in lots of rifles. Thanks for watching and posting.

@thelittledetailscr7231 9 ай бұрын

I had a 110 savage elite in 300 prc that was awful. I got a 300 norma which was much better. That is just due to the rifle though not the 300 prc.

@Bshwag 6 ай бұрын

I get a little tired of hearing about 308 being used to win competitions and how the military used it in sniper rifles for so many years. Sure the 308 can still do everything it did in the past, its not getting any better than that. No body is consistently winning any PRS, Bench rest or F class competitions with 308 anymore. We now have plenty of cartridges that are far more capable, many from factory rifle and loading.

@sdkweber 6 ай бұрын

I hear you and agree. The .308 is limited and is not a 1,000 yard rifle. I talk about in my videos because I have a .308 Win. plus lots of our viewers are familiar with it and can relate to it, so it is a good comparison. Thanks for watching.

@NelsonZAPTM 3 ай бұрын

308 is Ron Spoomers favorite cartridge. Without hating on it, he wouldn't have a show.

@caesar5555 6 ай бұрын

Ohhhh come on....... 300 PRC offers NOTHING as compared to 338 LPM except the PRICE!

@sdkweber 6 ай бұрын

Not really, in fact nearly the opposite could be argued in that the 338 Lapua only provides more energy with its heavier bullet. Did you watch the ballistic comparison starting at 17:18?

@caesar5555 6 ай бұрын

@sdkweber yes sir. That's exactly what I watched.... heavier bullet that behaves either the same or much better. Especially for hunting not even in same league. Thank you for the video!

@sdkweber 6 ай бұрын

@@caesar5555 I was actually surprised by the ballistics of the 300 PRC and how it kept up with the 338 Lapua. The .338 is a tremendous round and certainly has the advantage in terminal ballistics.