cjl2010 Report post Posted June 28 34 minutes ago, luvdemcoues said: Can I ask why the preference towards hybrids? He shoots a 28 nosler. Hybrids will hold up better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 28 They're supposed to be less COAL sensitive, they have a great BC, and they flat out kill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted June 28 On 6/26/2024 at 8:33 PM, Lucafu1 said: If I had a 7 PRC w/ enough twist I would shoot the 168gr Barnes LRX. Another good bullet is the 169 gr. Hammer Hunter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 28 They work wonderfully. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvdemcoues Report post Posted June 29 Sheesh! Impressive for sure. I’ve been using Bergers for years and love them. I shoot the 195 grain EOL Elite Hunters out my 28 Nosler. Those have been amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madx250 Report post Posted July 6 Im hearing the Hornady ammo is slow with the Federal /175 ELX ammo being faster or closer to advertised velocities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvdemcoues Report post Posted July 29 An interesting note, I have been trying to decide which powders to use for my load development for my 7 PRC. I have been shooting the 180 ELD-M factory ammo. While the accuracy has been pretty dang good, I would get the occasional pressure signs of ejector marks, or even some blown primers with the black soot around the head stamp. Out of curiosity I pulled the bullets on a handful of the 180 ELD-M factory ammo. The ones I pulled looked to be using Staball HD as the powder. I then proceeded to weigh each charge. I was surprised to find a pretty big difference from round to round, ranging from 69.4 grains to 69.8 grains. I guess I knew factory ammo did not have the same, or even close to the same tolerances as reloading, but I did not expect to see that big of a difference, especially with a powder that meters as well as the Staball powder line does. Has anybody else seen this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedknuckleinc Report post Posted July 29 1 hour ago, luvdemcoues said: An interesting note, I have been trying to decide which powders to use for my load development for my 7 PRC. I have been shooting the 180 ELD-M factory ammo. While the accuracy has been pretty dang good, I would get the occasional pressure signs of ejector marks, or even some blown primers with the black soot around the head stamp. Out of curiosity I pulled the bullets on a handful of the 180 ELD-M factory ammo. The ones I pulled looked to be using Staball HD as the powder. I then proceeded to weigh each charge. I was surprised to find a pretty big difference from round to round, ranging from 69.4 grains to 69.8 grains. I guess I knew factory ammo did not have the same, or even close to the same tolerances as reloading, but I did not expect to see that big of a difference, especially with a powder that meters as well as the Staball powder line does. Has anybody else seen this? When I broke in my 7PRC proof barrel I used Hornady factory ammo and was blown away by the velocity deviations. 200+ fps difference. Not a big deal for me though because I would never trust factory ammo for hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 29 That's why I don't shoot factory ammo, especially in LR rigs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
