300 PRC or 30 Nosler

I built a 26 Nosler a few years back- standard 700 action and magnum bolt-
Full 1 inch bull Shaw 26 inch long barrel.....
Shoots three inch groups........at 600 yrds-

The difference between the two you are looking at is minimal-
Personally I like the Nosler Brass-
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OK, barrel is at the gunsmith. Action on the way shortly

I need to give him my primary choice of bullet so he can spec a custom reamer from JGS (12 week lead time)

Here are 3 choices. If you think of others to consider let me know

Berger
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Nosler
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Barnes
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Nature Boy said:
OK, barrel is at the gunsmith. Action on the way shortly

I need to give him my primary choice of bullet so he can spec a custom reamer from JGS (12 week lead time)

Here are 3 choices. If you think of others to consider let me know

Berger
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Nosler
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Barnes
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Well, Barnes just got bought up. They might continue making that bullet, they might not. I'd either buy enough to more than wear out a barrel, or buy something else. Hard to predict availability during ownership changing hands.
 
Nature Boy said:
OK, barrel is at the gunsmith. Action on the way shortly

I need to give him my primary choice of bullet so he can spec a custom reamer from JGS (12 week lead time)

Here are 3 choices. If you think of others to consider let me know

Berger
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Nosler
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Barnes
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Not sure if you have a primary purpose for the rifle - hunting or range. Looks like you may use it for both.
For hunting I like the Nosler 210 grain looks like a good choice for elk but would work equally as well on deer. The Berger looks like a bullet that begs to be shot a long long way!!
 
Hmmmmm, I have a Savage Long action old school 112V single shot .25-06, I wonder what it would take to go .300 PRC ? Just a barrel and open the bolt face ?? The old 112V single shot has some differences I heard than the newer Savages . It IS super easy to toss a cartridge into the big open port and close bolt, NEVER hangs up ! Big heavy Wundhammer swell grip walnut stock is free floated with a great trigger !
 
Gordon said:
I have a Savage Long action old school 112V single shot .25-06
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I am having my 300PRC built on a large shank savage 116. I'm sure you can find someone to make you a barrel for a small shank action but I've ran across quite a few who won't ream out a small shank barrel to accept a RUM sized case.
 
Nature Boy said:
Berger it is!
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I would have gone with the Barnes LRX (Bore Rider) bullet, particularly if the rifle will primarily be used for hunting. I've heard mixed reviews with Berger hunting bullets, ELD-X as well.
 
Again, what is this for. Both of these cartridges have ample power for any North American big game animal, and at the range most of us hunt, most animals won't be able to tell a difference. In a specially configured rifle, shooting long range, the PRC may have an advantage in being built to handle the long, heavy for caliber VLD bullets. If I was looking for long range rig, the decision for me would be between the .28 Nosler and the .300 PRC. If I was getting a .30 caliber long range rig, I would see no reason to look anywhere other than the PRC. But as I tend to like the .284 cals, I think the .28 Nosler is actually the most useful of the Nosler line. Not to muddy the waters....
 
MTMilitiaman said:
Again, what is this for
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Nature Boy said:
As to single shot vs. repeater. I've been thinking for a while that my next hunting rig would be a single shot bolt action. The reason is pretty simple: Not being constrained to the dimensions and functions of the magazine....

1. Frees up seating depth and bullet selection, which allows for more flexibility in load development
2. Don't have to worry with feeding issues
3. I don't need a follow up shot, I'm just too damn good.
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MTMilitiaman said:
Both of these cartridges have ample power for any North American big game animal, and at the range most of us hunt, most animals won't be able to tell a difference.
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Already got one.

Nature Boy said:
It’s a new, never used 1950’s era single shot FN Mauser target action with magnum bolt face, in the white
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Nature Boy said:
.300 PRC
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There is still time to change his mind on the specific bullet he is having his barrel throated for, if you hurry.;)

I, personally, think the Bore Rider looks neat, like an artillery round. Which a 300 PRC is not far from.:)
Maybe the obturation band could act as a wad cutter when sighting in at range.

Color me jealous @Nature Boy. It’s turning out to be a Pretty Remarkable Contabulation indeed!:thumbup:
 
Demi-human said:
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Already got one.







There is still time to change his mind on the specific bullet he is having his barrel throated for, if you hurry.;)

I, personally, think the Bore Rider looks neat, like an artillery round. Which a 300 PRC is not far from.:)
Maybe the obturation band could act as a wad cutter when sighting in at range.

Color me jealous @Nature Boy. It’s turning out to be a Pretty Remarkable Contabulation indeed!:thumbup:
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yeah but the bore rider says 1 in 8" twist and his is 1 in 9" soo0 that isn't gonna change ! He may very well find out most of his shooting is with heavy good ole 220-240 Sierra MatchKings :)
 
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Gordon said:
yeah but the bore rider says 1 in 8" twist and his is 1 in 9" soo0 that isn't gonna change !
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Very true. And while I trust Barnes knows what it’s talking about, I put I little less emphasis on twist.
Especially with such a cavernous case as a PRC!
With the added benefits of being a mono-metal for up close encounters that just seem to happen sometimes.
It’s kinda silly to stalk away from an Elk to be in proper range for a bullet!:D


However, I may throat it conservatively. That’s a lot of powder, even a hunting rifle will get some wear with that beast!
And I’d have to shoot it a little, to get used to it. Not to make others jealous at the range, nope, not that...:)
 
I've often wondered about meaningful bullet length when there are plastic tips involved. In terms of bullet stability, is the 1.866" length of the Barnes bullet meaningful or does the bullet react like a 1.750" bullet since the tip is significantly less dense than the the copper?
 
MCMXI said:
I've often wondered about meaningful bullet length when there are plastic tips involved. In terms of bullet stability, is the 1.866" length of the Barnes bullet meaningful or does the bullet react like a 1.750" bullet since the tip is significantly less dense than the the copper?
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Jbm has a calculator to help with that, if you can input the length of the tip, the calculation comes out quite different I believe that your core concept is spot on.
Eta they don't have lengths for all tips but if you compare several similar bullets that they do have lengths for you can come up with a close estimated avg.
 
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