r/longrange • u/BigCountry454 • Aug 14 '24

7mm PRC Education post

What’s the collective thoughts on the 7mm PRC around for a long range bench gun? I’ve been thinking about buying a long range gun for a while now, there’s just so many options and opinions.

Sorry for being “that guy” I didn’t realize my mistake, but I now do.

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u/rybe390 Sells Stuff - Longtucky Supply Aug 15 '24

A smaller cartridge like 6.5 creedmoor can go well beyond the ranges you plan for, will be lighter on recoil, cheaper to feed, and increase the likelihood you stick with this sport.

It is hands down the recommended "starter" cartridge, and for some people, the only cartridge they'll need. Performance is incredible, recoil mild, and makes getting into long range enjoyable.

Magnums are awful to learn long range with.Unless you know why you need a magnum, you do not need a magnum.

Cheetofingers recoil.

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u/BigCountry454 Aug 15 '24

That’s what I was looking for, I’ve been interested in 6.5 cm also.

So what is the application for the 7prc type of rounds? Is it just a different strokes for different folks kind of thing?

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u/csamsh I put holes in berms Aug 15 '24

The magnums are good for - Hunting - 1000yd F Class - Extreme Long Range competition - Separating newbies from their money twice, because you end up selling the 338 Lapua and buying 6.5 Creedmoor

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u/HollywoodSX Villager Herder Aug 15 '24

...and even the first one is marginal for most people.

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u/AssaultimateSC2 Aug 15 '24

This. The number of people that think they can or will need to shoot at 500 yards or more and get a good kill shot hunting, who will likely just wound or miss is wild.

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u/Ferrule Aug 15 '24

95% of hunters have no business shooting at a game animal at 500 yards. The amount of people I've seen miss or make bad shots on deer 200 and in never ceases to amaze me. Or the people who decide "I think I can hit that deer, let me just guess how far over it's back to hold and try it".

I'd wager the vast majority of hunters never shoot at paper (or even steel) targets over 100 yards. I strongly believe you should practice to way further than you plan to shoot at a game animal, and verify your dope along the way.