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Those things definitely don't have to be problems with a 7 SAUM but figured I'd point out some areas where the PRC is a slight design improvement. I have a 6.5 SAUM and a 7 SAUM build in the works so I definitely think they have a place.
The 300 PRC seems like a really nice case! Hornady is killing it with these cartridge designs. Creedmoor improved on the 260, PRC addresses SAUM shortcomings, and 300 PRC is a nice update in the 300 WM case capacity realm. The new ones just need Peterson, Alpha, Lapua, etc to come out with brass. I have no desire to build anything to be fed primarily with Hornady brass.
How did the creed improve on the 260?
Tikka Action as a long action, Hells Canyon Carbon barrel at 22", 8 twist, throated for 175 ELDx, Kiwi Customs Long Range Hunter stock.What are your build plans for your 7 SAUM?
Designed to use long high BC bullets and seat them ideally while still fitting in factory short action magazines. Has a longer neck. SAAMI chambers come with more freebore for long, high BC bullets. It has steeper shoulders resulting in less brass flow and case stretching. Designing them this way resulted in factory ammo and rifle offerings that get more performance out of the case capacity / bore diameter ratio.
Tikka Action as a long action, Hells Canyon Carbon barrel at 22", 8 twist, throated for 175 ELDx, Kiwi Customs Long Range Hunter stock.
Those are solid #'s you're getting for a 22" barrel and short magazine. I'd be content there too.
Good luck with your build. Post it up when you get it finished, if you don't mind. Yeah, I run everything at 2.80" COAL. Did you look into the 7 SS instead of the 7 SAUM? It's supposed to be an even hotroddier version of the SAUM. Longer necks and longer bullet use in short actions are some of its pros. Rich Sherman is the guy that developed it and he's selling brass for it. It's getting a pretty good following it seems in some places.
Thanks man. I’m familiar with the SS variants, neat design. They are basically all of the things I just mentioned about creed vs 260 when compared to SAUM but a saum already has 30 degree shoulders and limited taper to start. I don’t have enough time to keep my rifles fed as is so I’m avoiding any more wildcats. The main benefit of the SS to me is feeding from a short action which isn’t an issue with a tikka action.
ckleeves
Do you happen to know what the freebore was on the reamer that was used on your build? I think there have been some changes on reamer specs since the birth of the PRC.
jmcmath
What is your load for the 127 lrx? Really interested as I think I’m going to try the 124 Hammer Hunter
jmcmath
So you're at 3150 with the 127LRX 70 shots in? Not bad. Makes me hopeful for the 124 @3200 since it has a bit less bearing surface. What is your freebore?
Glad no one seems to have 26 ever lol
Looking for a custom long range stick after a recent desert Muley hunt where shots were 4-700 yards. I’ve been reading everything I can and 6.5 prc seems to be the long range hunting ticket but since I don’t reload what are the chances of it fading away for some new cartridge.
For a dedication long range gun I would be more likely to look at 30 cal. Personally. 300 win mag
Did you use RL26 in your creed? If so what did you think?