Mike Matteson
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Interesting.
James goes over barrel length and velocity for hunting long range with a 7 PRC
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I know you directed your comment at James, but yes, shortening the barrel will leave you with more muzzle blast in the larger chamberings. This is why suppressors are so great. They will remove that muzzle blast. I use a 21" 300 WM and with a suppressor, there is virtually no muzzle blast, even with "hot" loads.
If you are sensitive to concussion, I highly recommend getting one (or more) suppressors. They are not the magic that some claim, but they make heavier recoiling and high muzzle blast rifles much more enjoyable to shoot.
Small Lady
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Thanks for the education.
I'm new to shooting, and have lots to learn
In some ways maybe ignorance is a bliss, as I wouldn't know if what I buy is really good or not.
Recently bought myself a Christensen Ridgeline 7mm PRC, and 10 boxes of Hornady 175 grain ELD-X ammunition.
Still haven't chosen a scope.
Put 3 boxes of ammo through it for a break in that the store recommended.
Maybe its not a great rifle, or ammo, but should be good enough for me.
I need to choose a scope soon, and sight it in.
Interesting reading on this forum, and this thread.
I'm new to shooting, and have lots to learn
In some ways maybe ignorance is a bliss, as I wouldn't know if what I buy is really good or not.
Recently bought myself a Christensen Ridgeline 7mm PRC, and 10 boxes of Hornady 175 grain ELD-X ammunition.
Still haven't chosen a scope.
Put 3 boxes of ammo through it for a break in that the store recommended.
Maybe its not a great rifle, or ammo, but should be good enough for me.
I need to choose a scope soon, and sight it in.
Interesting reading on this forum, and this thread.
Rick Richard
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Welcome from North Carolina and enjoy the adventure.
Might have time for that
Welcome
Let me know if you have questions on scopes
Small Lady
Well-Known Member
Thank you.
I have tons of questions, but don't want to hijack this thread.
There is probably a scope section, and I should start a new thread there.
Small Lady
Well-Known Member
I would really appreciate it. Loved your video and my goal is to be lethal out to 700 yards just want to make sure an 18'' will get me there. I know a lot more goes into it. I plan to reload solid copper bullets and may end up going a little lighter with the reloads to get the performance I'm looking for. Thank you so much for all of your videos I just watched a lot of them.
NorCalAOSHunter
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Video says private? Can't seem to view it? Is there a subscription needed or something?
