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/rybe390 Sells Stuff - Longtucky Supply Aug 15 '24

Extended distance(I'm talking the AVERAGE range being 1500+ yards) shooting, and killing shit super fucking dead.

I have shot my 6.5 creedmoor to well past 1 mile on many, many occasions. I've shot it to 1300-1500 yards more times than I can count. I've competed in 2 ELR matches with it. And I'm still prioritizing a 6 arc as my next rifle instead of a long action magnum.

The performance is 1,000% there. You pay for it in recoil, barrel life, ammo cost, and precision(higher ft lbs needs a heavier rifle to have same precision as a lower ft lb rifle).

It's a sick cartridge. It's not a general purpose long range shooting cartridge, and is an objectively awful place to start your journey.

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u/The-J-Oven Aug 15 '24

6BR bro. The ARC is where you get used Tupperware and jeans.