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Which is the low drag hunting bullet that will fit a 300 PRC but not fit a 300 Win Mag?
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Which is the low drag hunting bullet that will fit a 300 PRC but not fit a 300 Win Mag?
Hugger-4641
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I'll answer for him, there's not one. But, if I were inclined to shoot much over 200gr , I think the PRC would be a better choice to do it with. With that said, Op said he is concerned with North American game, not Africa. Nothing in North America that a 300wm won't take down with any bullet. 300Prc just gets you a little more PBR and a little less drop at long ranges. We're talking only a couple inches difference at 500yds. Out past that is where the 300prc has advantage.
Since Op said he isn't going to reload, he's gonna have bigger factory ammo selection with 300wm.
Look in the mirror and ask yourself some questions and answer them honestly. Do YOU have the skills to hit a game animal the size of a moose or elk at 700 yards? If the answer is yes, then a 30 caliber magnum may be your huckleberry. If your skills limit you to 500 yards or less there are better options that cost less and recoil less.
If you exclude the large brown bear along the coast of Alaska that can top 1000 lbs cartridges like 308, 7-08, and 6.5 CM are adequate for everything else inside of 400-500 yards. The 30 caliber magnums aren't really an advantage on big bear, but they do retain energy at ranges that would make a 600 or 700 yard shot feasible if the shooter is good enough. And very few are.
I live in GA. Almost every hunter I know has had a 300 or 7mm magnum rifle in their possession at some point in their lives. While way overkill for GA game they justify it because they are going to hunt "out west" someday. Most of them never made it "out west", and the ones who did found the locals were using 308, 30-06, 270 and even 243 to kill elk. Those heavy, hard kicking rifles were eventually sold and replaced with lighter, lighter recoiling rifles that were cheaper to shoot.
If you exclude the large brown bear along the coast of Alaska that can top 1000 lbs cartridges like 308, 7-08, and 6.5 CM are adequate for everything else inside of 400-500 yards. The 30 caliber magnums aren't really an advantage on big bear, but they do retain energy at ranges that would make a 600 or 700 yard shot feasible if the shooter is good enough. And very few are.
I live in GA. Almost every hunter I know has had a 300 or 7mm magnum rifle in their possession at some point in their lives. While way overkill for GA game they justify it because they are going to hunt "out west" someday. Most of them never made it "out west", and the ones who did found the locals were using 308, 30-06, 270 and even 243 to kill elk. Those heavy, hard kicking rifles were eventually sold and replaced with lighter, lighter recoiling rifles that were cheaper to shoot.
Hugger-4641
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I will add to this that if going with 300wm, it doesn't have to kick like a mule. Both of my bone stock 300wm's have less recoil than most .308's.
InTheSwamp
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It's about COAL, not bullet fitment in the case. With a longer head height, the PRC will fit the longer bullets, while staying SAAMI. Faster twist rate is also a clear PRC advantage.
Whether the OP needs it or not, that's up to him.
I have two, an old school Remington 700 and a Bergara HMR Pro tactical. I have shot a lot of mule deer and elk with the 700. I know the new craze is heavy bullets, and that’s fine. I have shot 180 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips over 79-80 grains of H1000 with GREAT success for a long time now.
I don’t shoot much past 3-400 yards because I just get closer. I shot my elk this year with a 7-08 and it worked a lot better than I ever imagined. I think your biggest challenge will be loading components if you don’t already have them. I like your choice of 300 win mag and no, the 6.5 Creed can’t carry its jock strap.
I don’t shoot much past 3-400 yards because I just get closer. I shot my elk this year with a 7-08 and it worked a lot better than I ever imagined. I think your biggest challenge will be loading components if you don’t already have them. I like your choice of 300 win mag and no, the 6.5 Creed can’t carry its jock strap.
marksman13
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Take a hard look at the Springfield 2020 Waypoint in 300 Win Mag. Mine is shooting 3/4 MOA with factory hunting ammo out to 500 yards. The AG Composites stock is very good, but could easily be swapped for a chassis as the Waypoint has a Rem 700 footprint. I don’t think anybody in the game is doing it better for less money and I’ve owned a bunch of factory rifles from Bergara, Remington, Fierce and shot plenty of Christensens. The only issue I had with my 300 Win Mag was the magazine and I swapped it for a Magpul and never looked back.
Hugger, several great points. I am not a PRS shooter and super long range is not my game. This rifle will be for hunting in North America, I do like visiting Africa, but do not plan to hunt there. I do plan to reload one day, but that is down the road, factory loads for now. Thanks!
jmr40, thanks for the thoughts. Yes, most likely I will hunt at less than 500 yards. But, we will settle down in New Mexico where long shots are possible (practice will be needed) and I will have access to hunt all over the west. Also, I will use a break which will help tame the recoil.
Will check it out, thanks!
Ks5shooter
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Savage111 long range hunter. I have one it's a tack driver. 178 gr ELD-X handloads.300 WM.Leupold Vx3HD 4.5-14x,50 on top.
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Following up, added the Christenson MPR to the list, great looking rifle that checks all the boxes. Thanks
Thanks, have looked before, but decided to go ahead and join. One more place to look and learn!
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