i love the 300 Win Mag, it’s an amazing cartridge. However, I’ve had the opportunity to compare a decent factory 300WM rifle with a much cheaper 300 PRC rifle. the 300 WM was great but the 100 yard accuracy was not so hot. maybe 2 MOA on a good day. the cheap Howa 300 PRC shot between .75-1MOA groups right out of the box. what you said (and what Hornady says) about that chamber spec is absolutely true in my experience. the 300 PRC is really specced for accuracy right from the factory. Outstanding cartridge! i think to match that accuracy with a 300 WM I’d need to get a custom reamer and chamber set up.
@sdkweber
10 ай бұрын
It is good to hear that confirmation. Thank you for watching and posting.
@jesusdelallata
9 ай бұрын
I never expected to buy a 300 PRC but went for a CVA Cascade XT and I’m very impressed with the accuracy and happy I made the purchase.
@maurogarcia6512
Ай бұрын
What is the caliber of your Ruger Precision Rifle? And Thank You for a fabulous video!
@RandyMan388
2 ай бұрын
My thoughts: There are other 300-MAG's out there a guy could use, some will go faster than others, just because one will go faster doesn't make it a better round. I have read about everything there is to read on this subject matter and have shot my own rifles, WBY, WM, and the PRC. The PRC was with made with the idea of making a better round. I think they have. This all has more to do with how a case looks. There is more. The geometry of the chamber and how this lets the bullet enter the barrel. Thats enough for now. One thing a person has to do is make yourself happy. Not everyone needs a cartridge equal to the 300PRC. Most of the time a really nice .308 Winchester will work just fine. Remember, just make yourself happy. Take care.
@sdkweber
2 ай бұрын
I think that is why there are so many different cartridges out there. None are perfect for everyone. It is nice to have options. Thanks for watching.
@TheIamfrustrated
8 ай бұрын
Great info in here. Funny this shows up as I'm looking at replacing my RPR in .338 LM in favour of something that shoots .300 PRC because I just cannot get my hands on Large Rifle Magnum Primers and I kind of want something between the .308 and .338 LM.
@sdkweber
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Unfortunately, the .300 PRC also uses large rifle magnum primers. Just keep your eye out for these primers and you will get them.
@TheIamfrustrated
8 ай бұрын
@@sdkweber I’m sure they are around some where. I should mention I shoot left handed and as you’re probably aware there are no left handed RPR’s. I’m also looking at the per shot cost of .300 PRC versus .338 LM.
@sdkweber
8 ай бұрын
@@TheIamfrustrated There is a pretty huge difference in cost per round as you may already have figured out. I am seeing Hornady Precision Hunter Factory ammo for the .338 Lapua priced at $127 for 20 ($6.35 per round) (out of stock) while the Hornady Precision Hunter for the .33 PRC is only $55 for 20 ($2.75 per round) plus it is in stock. I also picked up some of Hornady Precision Match .300 PRC on sale for only $48 for a box of 20.
@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan
Жыл бұрын
I love my RPR magnum. I found it to be tighter than the gen 2 rifles.
@sandybartlett1333
Ай бұрын
I enjoyed your video and 300 prc is and excellent choice but. Theres a reason socom chose 300 norma. It beets prc because of that case volume allowinf it to be shot at up to 3150fps I have a 300 norma and its a hammer. Sure barrel life sucks but if your purpose is to hit what your aiming out at 1500 yards it outperforms 300 prc slightly. After you spend 10k on a rifle and scope and another 7k on ammo whats another $1600 for and extra barell.
@sdkweber
Ай бұрын
That's a fine approach. No problem. For me, I will keep my barrel in the game as long as possible as I fine-tune loads to that barrel. Thanks for watching and posting your approach.
@briankelly2886
7 ай бұрын
The 175gr SMK was specifically designed to stay supersonic past 1000yards from .308 sniper rifles.
@sdkweber
7 ай бұрын
Correct, but I have never been able to get the requisite 2600+ fps at the muzzle from that heavy bullet. Thanks for watching and posting.
@maurogarcia6512
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Just have one question. Regarding recoil, how does the 300 PRC compare to the 300 Win Mag?
@justice1327
Жыл бұрын
With the same bullet, same weight rifle, same velocity…same recoil
@sdkweber
Жыл бұрын
@@justice1327 I agree. It should be very, very similar and if there is any difference it is likely imperceptible.
@sdkweber
Жыл бұрын
BTW, Thanks for watching and posting!
@tomasdunn4847
27 күн бұрын
A good muzzle brake and it negates the recoil 20 rounds in one sitting and no effects 50+ yrs old If it kicks my ass it's not fun to shoot
@tomasdunn4847
27 күн бұрын
My 11yr old has one no issues with the muzzle brake on his
@MichealJACKSON-ly6cd
2 ай бұрын
Strange thing When mountainsMulletsMerica Ran the 300 prc in a barrett vs an rpr the rpr outshot the barrett. I've never seen an rpr that wasn't lights out and I've see rprs out shoot AI & Barrett rifles. As far as cartridge I'd go 300wsm in a long action
@sdkweber
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and posting. I have an RPR in .308 Win. It is a nice rifle but it is not the same precision as I am consistently getting with the Barrett MRAD.
@thelittledetailscr7231
Жыл бұрын
Why would you get a barret over a full custom build with an amazing chamber? Not judging. Just wondering.
@sdkweber
Жыл бұрын
I am not convinced that is what I would do, but it is quite appealing to simply buy another barrel kit and use the same rifle/scope etc. The chamber and overall impressions I have of the Barrett MRAD is excellent so I am not sure a custom build would do much more for me. But the MRAD is still new and I do not have many rounds through it yet.
@JacStocker
4 ай бұрын
I like my 270 wm, basically a 30 06 case necked down to 6.77. i don't plan on ever shooting over 5, 600 yards
@sdkweber
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and posting. Lots of good cartridges out there and .300 PRC is not a replacement. I really like my 7mm Rem Mag and never plan to replace it either.
@fordvg
4 ай бұрын
Have no problem with the 215 Berger and 230 Hornady A-TIP MATCH with LRT powder. You was incorrect about the 300NM is a 338NM brass necked down to 308 caliber.
@sdkweber
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and good catch. You are correct that the parent case of the .300 Norma Magnum is the .338 Norma Magnum
@fordvg
4 ай бұрын
@@sdkweberfor your information you might want to check out Peterson Brass because they are making a new version of 300WM Long brass and they explain why the old brass doesn’t last as long because of the way the chamber is cut. The new brass is the same price as the old brass, but it will last longer because the new design is sized to the correct SAAMI specs diameter of the chamber. Just found this out at the beginning of the month and thought I’d would share it with you and your viewers to know.
@sdkweber
4 ай бұрын
@@fordvg I bought some Peterson brass just a few months ago. I have not used it yet but am looking forward to getting this started very soon.
@tacticalmattfoley
9 ай бұрын
Why do you think the gov chose 338 Norma mag and 300 Norma Mag for their Mk22 MRAD system? It's kind of a head scratcher to me.
@sdkweber
9 ай бұрын
It is puzzling to me also. But the military does not make decisions like we do. I read the 300 PRC "was chosen for its high ballistic coefficient, high muzzle velocity, and devastating terminal effects on target. This is the preferred anti-personnel round for engaging targets out to 1500 meters." But the PRC has all that plus longer barrel life. The .338 Norma is even more of a head scratcher as it seems to fall short of the .338 Lapua.
@SteveM0732
11 ай бұрын
What are the two bullets that you used for the 338 LM and 300 PRC comparison?
@sdkweber
11 ай бұрын
Good question Steve. I used the Hornady 4DOF calculator for all these and specifically the 285 gr. ELD Match (.338 LM) and the 225 gr. ELD Match (.300 PRC).
@cory8791
Жыл бұрын
I am torn between a 300 prc or 300 wsm i have had great success with savage 110 for hunting!
@sdkweber
Жыл бұрын
The short mag action can be quite appealing. Might be better for a hunting rifle. Thanks for watching and posting Cory
@Teolulz
4 ай бұрын
do you still think they are the "best" 30 cal today?
@sdkweber
4 ай бұрын
Another one to look at is the .30 Nosler. The 300 PRC is excellent. Just last weekend my son and I were consistently hit an 18" steel plate at 910 yards under windy conditions. The .300 PRC bullets are "mapped" using Doppler radar and all this is available through Hornday's 4DOF, allowing me to get a hit on my second shot at that range (the wind pushed it right on shot one so needed one more click). From that point, we rarely missed. I am not sure the Nosler will have that available and its not chambered in lots of rifles. Thanks for watching and posting.
@jamesalles139
Жыл бұрын
Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC)
@Bshwag
8 ай бұрын
I get a little tired of hearing about 308 being used to win competitions and how the military used it in sniper rifles for so many years. Sure the 308 can still do everything it did in the past, its not getting any better than that. No body is consistently winning any PRS, Bench rest or F class competitions with 308 anymore. We now have plenty of cartridges that are far more capable, many from factory rifle and loading.
@sdkweber
8 ай бұрын
I hear you and agree. The .308 is limited and is not a 1,000 yard rifle. I talk about in my videos because I have a .308 Win. plus lots of our viewers are familiar with it and can relate to it, so it is a good comparison. Thanks for watching.
@NelsonZAPTM
5 ай бұрын
308 is Ron Spoomers favorite cartridge. Without hating on it, he wouldn't have a show.
@thelittledetailscr7231
Жыл бұрын
I had a 110 savage elite in 300 prc that was awful. I got a 300 norma which was much better. That is just due to the rifle though not the 300 prc.
@caesar5555
9 ай бұрын
Ohhhh come on....... 300 PRC offers NOTHING as compared to 338 LPM except the PRICE!
@sdkweber
9 ай бұрын
Not really, in fact nearly the opposite could be argued in that the 338 Lapua only provides more energy with its heavier bullet. Did you watch the ballistic comparison starting at 17:18?
@caesar5555
9 ай бұрын
@sdkweber yes sir. That's exactly what I watched.... heavier bullet that behaves either the same or much better. Especially for hunting not even in same league. Thank you for the video!
@sdkweber
9 ай бұрын
@@caesar5555 I was actually surprised by the ballistics of the 300 PRC and how it kept up with the 338 Lapua. The .338 is a tremendous round and certainly has the advantage in terminal ballistics.
Пікірлер