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7PCR vs 284shehane or other 7mm
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<blockquote data-quote="Litrfoot" data-source="post: 3002082" data-attributes="member: 108596"><p>I have a switch barrel built on a bighorn action. That's the nice thing about those actions, just swap out the bolt head and you're in business. I shot F-class and hunted with the 284 Shehane for a few years. I like it, however, forming brass can be a pain. I used 180 hybrids @ 2850fps. Very accurate. However, once the 7 PRC came out, it caught my eye. So I took a chance and bought a pre-fit barrel, which for those of you that don't know, pre-fits work very well with Zermatt bighorn actions. They are know for holding some of the tightest tolerances action to action. I got the barrel, dropped in the go, no/go and it was perfect. Started out with factory ammo to get a baseline and model some loads in quick load using H1000, Peterson and Hornady brass and 180 Hybrids. I have been very impressed with this cartridge! I have spent some time shooting from 100 out to 1200 yards, very consistent water line and groups at all ranges. Recoil is smooth and manageable for a magnum cartridge. So, I'm sold, I ordered a proof carbon barrel, which BTW shots light out also, and my son will be taking it to Alaska for a Caribou hunt this year. Looking forward to seeing how it performs.</p><p></p><p>BTW the factory offerings for Hornady are very impressive. I would have no reservations about taking a 5-600 yard shot with their Ammo. So if you don't reload or you had a brain fart and forgot your ammo you're still in business provided you can find some at the local sporting goods store.</p><p></p><p>So, that's the way I would go if I were you. 7PRC.</p><p></p><p>In case you are curious about his set up;</p><p>XLR Envy long action chassie,</p><p>Zermatt, TL3 long action</p><p>Bixn-Andy trigger</p><p>26" proof carbon fiber 1:8 twist, 7PRC</p><p>little bastard brake</p><p>Vortex AMG</p><p>11 lbs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litrfoot, post: 3002082, member: 108596"] I have a switch barrel built on a bighorn action. That's the nice thing about those actions, just swap out the bolt head and you're in business. I shot F-class and hunted with the 284 Shehane for a few years. I like it, however, forming brass can be a pain. I used 180 hybrids @ 2850fps. Very accurate. However, once the 7 PRC came out, it caught my eye. So I took a chance and bought a pre-fit barrel, which for those of you that don't know, pre-fits work very well with Zermatt bighorn actions. They are know for holding some of the tightest tolerances action to action. I got the barrel, dropped in the go, no/go and it was perfect. Started out with factory ammo to get a baseline and model some loads in quick load using H1000, Peterson and Hornady brass and 180 Hybrids. I have been very impressed with this cartridge! I have spent some time shooting from 100 out to 1200 yards, very consistent water line and groups at all ranges. Recoil is smooth and manageable for a magnum cartridge. So, I'm sold, I ordered a proof carbon barrel, which BTW shots light out also, and my son will be taking it to Alaska for a Caribou hunt this year. Looking forward to seeing how it performs. BTW the factory offerings for Hornady are very impressive. I would have no reservations about taking a 5-600 yard shot with their Ammo. So if you don't reload or you had a brain fart and forgot your ammo you're still in business provided you can find some at the local sporting goods store. So, that's the way I would go if I were you. 7PRC. In case you are curious about his set up; XLR Envy long action chassie, Zermatt, TL3 long action Bixn-Andy trigger 26" proof carbon fiber 1:8 twist, 7PRC little bastard brake Vortex AMG 11 lbs [/QUOTE]
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