Barrel length: 24 or 26 inches. The .300 Win Mag and the 300 PRC both fire the same .308″ diameter bullets. Since this requires a faster rifling twist (especially at lower elevation), I think you’re generally going with a 1:8″ twist rate. length. The A191 helped as the throat is a tad longer than Saami min. Fierce Twist EDGE - 300 PRC - Blaze Orange - Midnight Bronze Cerakote: The Twist Edge is the ultimate lightweight, accurate, long-range rifle. The 300 PRC also has a smaller freebore diameter than the .300 Win Mag. The Big Game Hunting Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.au, and other Amazon stores worldwide. But there are a few issues to consider. This particular .300 Win Mag load drops below the speed of sound around 1,500 yards, but the 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge stays supersonic out until around 1,700 yards. However, the good news for hunters is that typical 300 PRC barrel life is more than enough to last for many years of hunting with no issues at all. The 6.5 PRC has a maximum OAL of 2.955 inches and fits into a short magnum action. It works great for many tasks (which we’ll get into in a minute), but the cartridge design simply has certain limitations. So, while there is a difference in .300 Win Mag vs 300 PRC barrel life, it probably isn’t going to be a big issue for most hunters. As you can see, the two cartridges have virtually the same muzzle velocity, but the 300 PRC shoots a heavier and more aerodynamic bullet. Just as you’d probably expect, 300 PRC ammo is usually more expensive and not as easy to find as more popular cartridges. One other good point about the cartridge is that even though it’s not nearly as common as other .30 caliber cartridges, the fact that it satisfies a niche market does make it less susceptible to panic buying (unlike the .223 Remington or .308 Winchester for example). Plains game 600 to 1000 meters and bush could be anything as you know. Currently running 215 and RL33 3100 FPS Bolt body is nitrided for corrosion resistance, smooth operation and durability. For this reason, most 300 PRC rifles usually have a relatively fast rifling twist rate (usually 1:8″) in order to stabilize those long, heavy, high BC bullets. Regardless of how well a given person handles recoil, all other things being equal, they will absolutely shoot better with a milder recoil. Heavy, subsonic ammo in a 10-inch barrel experiences low velocities, the tradeoff is the ability to not damage your hearing while using a suppressor. We’ll discuss this more later, but to calculate head height, subtract the case length of the cartridge from the maximum overall length. Of the two cartridges though, the .300 Win Mag is still by far the most popular with hunters. Even so, the 300 PRC is still a very shootable cartridge, especially in a heavier rifle. isnât that far behind .300 PRC ballistically. Since it’s used by a relatively small segment of the hunting world, not every sporting goods store keeps 300 PRC ammo in stock, but most of the big retailers in the USA usually have a couple of boxes of ammo on hand for the cartridge. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community Bolt disassembly tool is stored in the Ruger Precision® Rifle Billet Aluminum Bolt Shroud for easy striker channel cleaning. Ever since the .30-06 Springfield took the hunting world by storm at the beginning of the 20th Century, .30 caliber cartridges have been extremely popular among hunters and shooters in North America. Aside from the aforementioned Hornady bullets, 190gr and 200gr Barnes LRX will work well with the 300 PRC (it’s a pure copper bullet, so the LRX is longer for a given weight than a lead core bullet) . With products made The table below compares a 200gr Hornady ELD-X (.597 BC) load in .300 Winchester Magnum to a load shooting a 212gr Hornady ELD-X bullet in 300 PRC (.673 BC). Hunting. 300 PRC Load Data Case:Atlas Barrel Length:26" Case Trim Length:2.570" Primer:Fed 215 Twist Rate:1:8.5" Bullet Weight Bullet Type Bullet SKU Bullet S.D Bullet G1 B.C Cartridge O.A.L 175gr Match Burner 30385 0.264 0.521 3.500" Savage Arms 22088. 300 PRC: 338 Norma Mag 300 Norma Mag 7.62 x 51 NATO: Operation: Bolt Action Repeater: Bolt Action Repeater: Bolt Action Repeater: Rail Length / MOA: 552 mm/20 MOA: 552 mm/20 MOA: 552 mm/20 MOA: Magazine Capacity: 10: 10: 10: Stock: Adjustable Folding Stock: Adjustable Stock: Adjustable Folding Stock: Barrel Length Barrel Length; 338 Lapua Mag: 508 mm 620 mm 660 mm: 508 mm 620 mm 660 mm ⦠At the same time, the .300 PRC actually has a tiny bit shorter case length than the .300 Win Mag (2.62â³ vs 2.58â³). Hornady .300 PRC (left) and 30 Nosler 30 Nosler vs. Hornady .300 PRC. Finally, the 300 PRC also has a higher SAAMI maximum pressure of 65,000psi vs 64,000psi for the .300 Win Mag. For a list of foreign distributors of Ruger® products, please click here. So, they took a necked down .375 Ruger cartridge case and built the cartridge with a very long head height. Jointly developed by Norway and Sweden as a military cartridge, up until the mass acceptance of the 6.5 Creedmoor, it was the most popular 6.5mm cartridge worldwide. 1.) Three-lug bolt with 70° throw features dual cocking cams and a smooth-running, full diameter bolt body. It’s a fantastic cartridge and I’m sure it will serve you well, particularly if you enjoy shooting at longer range. but it didn't change a ton. At 10-inches, muzzle velocity hasnât reached its peak. Freebore is the smooth portion of a rifle barrel closest to the cartridge. Some people do hunt with the Match loads, but the Precision Hunter line is purpose built for long range hunting and is generally the better choice for most game. The cartridge case is designed to use common, temperature stable, magnum speed rifle powders producing extremely consistent velocity and increased barrel life compared to currently available magnum cartridges. The cartridge, along with 6.5 PRC (also descended from the .375 Ruger), received formal SAAMI approval in August of 2018. That translates into a slightly flatter trajectory, a little more resistance to wind drift, and a little more kinetic energy at typical hunting ranges. I’m sure more companies will start manufacturing 300 PRC hunting ammo options in the near future and I’ll update the list as more manufacturers start producing ammo for the cartridge. In fact, that is one of the other selling points of the 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge: it delivers a definite advantage over other .30 caliber cartridges at long range, but without the punishing recoil of higher tier long range cartridges like the .338 Norma or .338 Lapua. The Most Trusted Name in the Shooting Industry. By cutting off both ends of the barrel blank, you have fresh bore to work with, and can optimize things like shank length to ⦠Make sure you follow The Big Game Hunting Blog on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. In fact, the .300 Winchester Magnum is probably the better all around choice for most hunters. I have always wondered about the 6.5 as a competitive round and maybe your barrel will give some answers. There is some overlap in the common bullet weights they use, but the 300 PRC generally works better with longer and heavier bullets. While many hunters should be able to handle the recoil of both cartridges without too much trouble, don’t underestimate the impact that recoil has on the ability of a person to shoot accurately either. The increasing popularity of long range precision shooting has resulted in a good selection of high quality rifles available for the 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge. A great writeup, thank you, what scope would you recommend for the 300 PRC for plains game and bush like kudu and eland here in South Africa. I use mine for fun and have run the 150smks to 3140 with top H1000 loads with no bullet failures. Browning welcomes the Hornady 300 PRC cartridge to the X-Bolt rifle line. Oversized bolt handle for positive bolt manipulation, with a 5/16"-24 thread pattern for easy replacement. To accomplish that mission, designers at Hornady decided to think outside the box. This is by design! This is especially true considering the lack of 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge ammo choices at this point. So, even though the 300 PRC does have some advantages on paper, those small advantages don’t make much difference for the vast majority of hunters. 26â³ length; 1:9.5â³ twist; MTU profile; 416R stainless, hand-lapped; The finished length will be 26â³, but the blank was manufactured to 28â³ overall length. One of the most exciting announcements at the 2020 SHOT Show was that Browning is adding Hornady 300 PRC to the X-Bolt line.Eleven X-Bolt models, running the gamut from hunting to long-range models, are scheduled to be chambered in this exciting new cartridge. John. lines. 300 PRC and .300 Win Mag factory loads generally have similar muzzle velocities, but the 300 PRC shoots a heavier bullet with a higher BC. Specifically, maximum handloads published by Hornady show a velocity of 2,875fps with a 220 grain ELD-X bullet and a velocity of 2,700fps with a 250 grain A-Tip Match bullet. Since it uses the same .308″ bullet size that’s also used by the .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, and .300 Remington Ultra Magnum (among others), reloaders have access to a good number of outstanding quality bullets in the 180-200 grain range suitable for use on a wide variety of game to choose from. Among other companies, Barrett, Bergara, Browning, Christensen Arms, Fierce Firearms, GA Precision, Gunwerks, Hill Country Rifles, Howa, Ruger, and Seekins Precision all manufacture bolt action 300 PRC rifles. On the other hand, the designers at Hornady didn’t operate under those constraints. It’s also offers match grade accuracy. With the rise in popularity of extra long range shooting during the 21st Century, ballisticians at Hornady identified the need for a .30 caliber cartridge designed specifically for that sort of work. With an overall length of 3.7â³, the 300 PRC requires a magnum length rifle action. The 300 PRC cartridge and chamber were designed concurrently combining to provide excellent alignment and highly tuned performance. What’s your thoughts or fierce rifle with this twist. Handguard includes integral QD sling attachment points to eliminate the need for additional adaptors, a target-style flat bottom that improves stability and an integral bottom 1.50" dovetail that is compatible with RRS S.O.A.R. This rifleâdesigned by OL's shooting editor and built by the Remington Custom ShopâIs accurate to 1 mile and beyond. Also includes: two, 5-round AI-Style magazines. I built a .30-375R wildcat in 2009, but never finished it. "Lower" magazine well halves are precision machined from aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminum and are Type III hard-coat anodized for maximum durability. The 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge does have a pretty dedicated following, but it’s not extremely popular in absolute terms and can’t certainly hold a candle to more established cartridges like the .270 Winchester or .30-06. I’ll also provide some information on how the 300 PRC stacks up next to the .300 Winchester Magnum so you can decide if it fits your needs as a hunter. Additionally, I recorded an entire podcast episode on this exact subject. Get a Leupold VX-5HD scope with a CDS dial and match it to your preferred load for the 300 PRC. Basically, the 300 PRC is capable of firing a heavier, more aerodynamic bullet at virtually the same velocity attained by the .300 Win Mag when using lighter bullets. That’s not nothing, but there’s also not a gigantic difference between them either. This neck and shoulder geometry design was no accident. The Hornady 10th Edition (p574-585) reloading manual (and their online supplement) provided data to compare their size and recoil of the .300 Win Mag and 300 PRC. I hoping to use a lighter hunting rifle like Christensen arms or fierce rival leaning toward the fierce but it runs a 1:9 twist and your writing refers to pro 1:8 twist that lost the other rifles run. Today, I have to give that nod to the .300 PRC. While a surprisingly large number of shooters and hunters have adopted the new cartridge, the small benefits it offers over more established calibers like the .300 Win Mag and .300 Remington Ultra Magnum probably aren’t big enough for most hunters to justify making the switch. Therefore, 300 PRC has a slightly flatter trajectory, a little more retained energy, less wind drift, and somewhat more recoil than the 300 Win Mag. This meant a maximum overall length of 3.34″. John, Thanks for the great read I currently run 300wm. For starters, the Winchester will fit in a standard-length action without modification. The 300 PRC is a very well designed cartridge that offers some real advantages to long range shooters and fills an important niche among the various .30 caliber magnum cartridges. Does the 300 PRC provide enough benefits for hunters and shooters to justify making the switch over to the new cartridge? This results in a relatively short .72” head height for the .300 Win Mag vs a much longer 1.12″ head height for the .300 PRC. The throat is a tight 0.3088. If you’d rather listen than read, you can either just press play below or click the appropriate link to download the episode through your preferred service. So, why is the 300 PRC better suited for using those heavier bullets than the .300 Win Mag? spec. The barrel makes it easy to upgrade your rifle or change calibers. This rifles utilizes aerospace components to deliver the premium Fierce advantage. It’s a wonderful cartridge for long range precision shooting and I can certainly understand why somebody who used the cartridge for that sort of work would also want to take a 300 PRC afield. Updated: January 18, 2019. The cartridge is available in both the Hornady Precision Hunter and Hornady Match lines with 212 grain ELD-X and 225 grain ELD Match bullets respectively. Factory blemished Savage 100 FCP. Existing cartridges like the .300 Win Mag were certainly capable of excellent long range performance, but there wasn’t a .30 caliber cartridge purpose built for that task. Just a year or so ago I wrote that the 30 Nosler was arguably the single best-designed .30-caliber magnum in existence. ), they elected to just build a cartridge designed specifically to do what they wanted, then build the rifle around it. See photos for more detail. The folks at Winchester opted to build the .300 Win Mag to fit in a standard length rifle action. However, there’s not quite a big of a selection of really heavy, high BC .30 caliber bullets. The chart below compares how much a 10 mile per hour crosswind impacts those same loads for each cartridge out to 500 yards. 6.89 kg; Capacity 5; Height 7.50" 19 cm; Overall Length 49" 124.4 cm-52.50" 133.3 cm; Length of Pull 12.70" 32.2 cm - 16.20" 41.1 cm Mag. Unlike the .300 Win Mag, there aren’t many options for factory 300 PRC hunting ammo right now. To further illustrate that same point, consider the supersonic ranges of the two cartridges. The table below compares a couple of handloads that approximate the performance of the factory loads given above when fired from identical Christensen Arms Mesa rifles. Snow. I’m actually a little surprised it took this long for a cartridge that fills that void to come along, but better late than never and Hornady did an excellent job when they designed the 300 PRC. Not surprisingly, the 300 PRC is extremely highly regarded for being a very inherently accurate cartridge. May be configured with any AR-style grip and selector. By clicking on a link above, you will leave the Ruger website and be transported to the website of an independent, federally licensed retailer of Ruger® products. Proof Research 300 PRC Zermatt Arms Pre-Fit Carbon Fiber Barrel. rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. If you already have a .300 Win Mag, there’s really not a big reason to upgrade to the 300 PRC unless you just want to. The A191 helped a little with pressure on a new barrel if the ammo was loaded to max. Magazine well front is contoured for a positive grip when bracing against shooting supports. in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product That’s also one of the reasons why the United States Department of Defense recently bought some Barrett MRAD rifles chambered in 300 PRC to supplement the other cartridges the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) uses in their sniper rifles. 30 MOA Picatinny rail secured with # 8-40 screws for increased long-range elevation capabilities. This means I will earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase. It checks in at about 13.4 pounds which isnât anorexic, but the gun I was looking at was chambered for the .300 PRC that has a maximum overall length (OAL) of 3.7 inches and requires a magnum rifle action. Hope this helps! This rifle comes with a spiral fluted stainless barrel for tack-driving accuracy! spec. Any inquiry should be directed to a distributor in your country. That should be perfect at the ranges you’re talking about! If they’re not plugged into the long range shooting community, most hunters and shooters probably haven’t heard about the new 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (300 PRC) Hornady officially released in 2018. Additionally, the 300 PRC has a minimally tapered beltless case with a 30 degree shoulder. The .300 Win Mag is still a fantastic hunting round and it’s a whole lot easier to find .300 Win Mag rifles and loaded ammunition. This is reflected in the prices, availability, and variety of factory ammunition and hunting rifles currently in production for each cartridge. On the other hand, the designers at Hornady didnât operate under those constraints. However, unlike the .375 H&H (and cartridges like the 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag descended from it) the .375 Ruger is a beltless cartridge, so the actual body of the .375 Ruger case is larger in diameter than the .375 H&H. Cold hammer-forged, chrome-moly steel barrel with 5R Rifling at minimum bore and groove dimensions, minimum headspace and centralized chamber. As I mentioned earlier, the 300 PRC has more head height than the .300 Win Mag. So, you’ll probably still be able to find 300 PRC ammo on shelves when people are buying everything else. In-line recoil path manages recoil directly from the rear of the receiver to the buttstock, not through a traditional bedding system, providing maximum accuracy potential. While the 300 PRC can use those lighter bullets, it’s most commonly available with either 212gr or 225gr bullets in factory loads. This meant a maximum overall length of 3.34â³. That will answer a lot of questions shooters have. Why can’t handloaders just use those same long, sleek bullets with the .300 Win Mag and not seat them so deep in the case? Both loads use long, aerodynamic, heavy for caliber bullets that minimize bullet drop and wind drift at extended range. In general, a longer neck helps hold a projectile (especially a very long one) securely and concentrically, both of which help with accuracy. Mini Action Calibers:.223 REM, 6.5 GRENDEL, 7.62X39mm, 350 LEGEND Mini Action Barrel Length: 22" standard, 20" HB T/C & 16.25" HB T/C (350 Legend Only) Standard Barrel Calibers:.22-250 REM, .243 WIN, 6.5 CREEDMOOR, 7mm-08 REM, .308 WIN, .270 WIN, .30-06 SPRG, 7mm REM MAG, 300 PRC & 6.5 PRC Standard Barrel Length: 22" standard ⦠This data is for Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammo using a 200 yard zero and a 24 inch barrel. Head height is the amount of space available for the bullet outside the case while staying within SAAMI specifications for the cartridge. The .300 PRC will fit in most long actions, but the cartridgeâs greater overall lengthâ3.34 inches for the Win. However, the actual body diameter of the 300 PRC is the same diameter as the belt on the .300 Win Mag. As you can see in the photo below, the 300 PRC can use long, sleek bullets without seating them so deep they intrude into the powder column or contacting the rifling upon chambering. Hornady’s Precision Hunter line of ammunition is specifically designed for long range hunting. The folks at Winchester opted to build the .300 Win Mag to fit in a standard length rifle action. Thanks for your comment. Ruger Precision® MSR stock features a bottom Picatinny rail and soft rubber buttpad. Distributors of Ruger® products based in the United States are not authorized to export our products. Complementing, Not ⦠The .300 PRC has a maximum overall length (OAL) of 3.700 and requires a full-length magnum rifle action. With an overall length of 3.7″, the 300 PRC requires a magnum length rifle action. 18" aluminum free-float handguard is black hard-coat anodized aluminum and features Magpul® M-LOK® slots on all four sides for improved scope clearance for long-range scopes and easy mounting of M-LOK-compatible rails and accessories. Not surprisingly, the 300 PRC delivers those ballistic advantages over the .300 Win Mag at the expense of about 13% more free recoil energy. I just finished my 1-9 twist, 300PRC, Stainless, REMAGE, Straight-No Taper Contour, 11 Degree Crown, Polished, 30" Long McGowen barrel on a Remington700 stainless magnum action sitting in a Choat stock. While the 300 PRC was purpose built for long range shooting, the .300 Win Mag was primarily designed for hunters. Initial testing and barrel break in with 225 ELDX over 75 gr. If you don’t see something you like below, don’t fret too much. and similar QD systems. The bolt also features a spring-loaded sliding-plate extractor that's found in the front of the lower locking lug. Buy a nice 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge hunting rifle here. Latest. Since this article is focused on the performance of these cartridges for hunting, I didn’t include any ballistic data past 500 yards in the table above. Otherwise, i think you’re unnecessarily handicapping yourself and I’m not sure how much of an advantage the 300 PRC will provide you over your 300 Win Mag. Exactly how fast that occurs depends on a number of factors like the quality of the barrel, the exact ammunition used, etc. Before we get started, I have two administrative notes: Some of the links below are affiliate links. "Upper" receiver and one-piece bolt are precision CNC-machined from pre-hardened 4140 chrome-moly steel to minimize distortion. For that reason, it combines incredible accuracy with consistent performance across a wide range of impact velocities. Proof Research 300 PRC Zermatt Arms Pre-Fit Carbon Fiber Barrel was designed for Zermatt Arms TL3 and SR3 actions. With careful handloading, it’s possible achieve slightly higher velocities with the cartridge and/or utilize even heavier and more aerodynamic bullets. Length of pull and comb height are adjustable. Both of those loads were obtained using a 24″ barrel, so your mileage may vary. responsibility. This results in increased case capacity for the 300 PRC (and the 375 Ruger) cartridge while still working with a standard magnum bolt face. Savage 110 FCP Factory Blemish .300 PRC, 26" Heavy Fluted Barrel, Matte Blued, 5rd. Please note that due to export regulations, this service is not available to international customers. This will likely change in the future, but Hornady is the only major ammunition company currently producing 300 PRC ammo. Since the cases are almost identical in length, the 300 PRC can hold a little more powder. other features2:: uses remington 700 bases with 6-48 screws-not included, 5/8x24 threaded barrel, ships with omni muzzle brake, wilderness series caliber: .300 prc type action: bolt rate of twist: 1:9â³ metal finish: colored stock material: synthetic barrel length in inches: 26.0000 overall length in inches: 47.5000 magazine capacity: 5.0000 The new .300 PRC caliber is adequate enough rifle to kill any black bear, grizzly/brown bear and even polar bear on the planet. versus 3.70 for the PRCâwill likely require a longer magazine. This firearm is an unfired blemished model that we got from Savage. So where do we stand overall with the 300 PRC vs 300 Win Mag? Right down the list, itâs got a standard bolt face, a 3.70 cartridge overall length that allows seating the bullet way out of the case, a case overall length of 2.580 that leaves 1.120 inches of head height to a fit longer bullets while meeting the COAL requirements. Loaded with a high BC 212 grain ELD-X bullet, 300 PRC Precision Hunter ammunition has a flatter trajectory and carries more energy down range than otherwise identical .300 Winchester Magnum ammo. Availability of ammunition is usually pretty good online though and most of the bigger retailers typically have a good selection of quality factory 300 PRC ammo in stock. In this article, I’m going to discuss the history as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge in detail. So, if you’re the type of person who wants to wring out all the performance you can from a certain caliber, by all means get a 300 PRC. The .300 Win Mag uses a belted case with a 25 degree shoulder. 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That said, some custom rifle manufacturers will build a .300 Win Mag using a longer magnum length rifle action to get around those constraints, which does give handloaders a bit more wiggle room when using longer bullets. Both PRC cartridges draw their ancestry from the .375 Ruger case (center.) Even so, the ammo selection for the cartridge will almost certainly improve in the future if the cartridge continues to grow in popularity. Hornadyâs new 300 PRC is quickly gaining ground in the long range hunting and tactical shooting market. All in all, this is outstanding 300 PRC ammo for hunting medium and large game like pronghorn, deer, black bear, elk, and even moose. actually, the 300 prc brass is far better than the old 375 ruger brass. Extended trigger-reach AR-style grip and 45° ambidextrous safety selector. 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