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What second rifle for western hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="redneckbmxer24" data-source="post: 3029303" data-attributes="member: 11459"><p>I've decided to go with a PH2 in 7mm Rem Mag.</p><p></p><p>I did a lot of research last night on the factory PRC ammo on forums and reviews and there's a ton of people not getting anywhere near the box velocity with the 7PRC stuff. Even early lots that were having pressure signs people are getting well under stated velocity. Some people with recent lots are reporting under 2700FPS. I've gotten 2800fps with 185 Juggernauts in 308's LOL. Regardless even estimating it at a median of 2800fps with the 175gr ELDX which is over what a lot of people are reporting it makes the external ballistics not so great. The 7mm Rem Mag 162gr ELDX load actually ends up have very similar down range performance and there's a lot more ammo options for it like the Barnes LRX and Federal with Berger hybrid hunters both of which I've used in other chamberings with great results. </p><p></p><p>I can always send it back to Seekins and get a 7PRC barrel for it in the 22" element or 26" PH2 for $550. Or even get a 300WM or 300PRC barrel if the 7RM seems mild.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to those who contributed positively.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="redneckbmxer24, post: 3029303, member: 11459"] I’ve decided to go with a PH2 in 7mm Rem Mag. I did a lot of research last night on the factory PRC ammo on forums and reviews and there’s a ton of people not getting anywhere near the box velocity with the 7PRC stuff. Even early lots that were having pressure signs people are getting well under stated velocity. Some people with recent lots are reporting under 2700FPS. I’ve gotten 2800fps with 185 Juggernauts in 308’s LOL. Regardless even estimating it at a median of 2800fps with the 175gr ELDX which is over what a lot of people are reporting it makes the external ballistics not so great. The 7mm Rem Mag 162gr ELDX load actually ends up have very similar down range performance and there’s a lot more ammo options for it like the Barnes LRX and Federal with Berger hybrid hunters both of which I’ve used in other chamberings with great results. I can always send it back to Seekins and get a 7PRC barrel for it in the 22” element or 26” PH2 for $550. Or even get a 300WM or 300PRC barrel if the 7RM seems mild. Thanks to those who contributed positively. [/QUOTE]
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