300 PRC or 30 Nosler

[horsemen61]

I don't understand why they keep reinventing cartridges. What is the advantage of a 300 PRC or 30 Nosler over a 30 RUM or a 30-378? I just don't get it.

As some would say it’s a better mousetrap

 

[LoonWulf]

Different cartridges for different times and rolls I think.

If I wanted a hunting rifle in something 30cal, with the absolute most maximum point blank range while still being factory available the 300 rum or the 30-378 weatherby would probably be the options I'd be looking at..... Perhaps 120 to 150gr mono metal launched at plaid?
When both of those rounds were developed they were really meant for hunters and shooters without an easy way to measure distance to target. I still know a lot of guys that like those bigger rounds simply because they can hold "about there" and expect to make a hit At anything from 0 to over 300 yd, and the ones that a comfortable with giving a little light between the crosshairs and target, can often make hits a lot farther than that.

@Goosey does a good job of explaining the differences, and those little nuances give a cartridges an identity and usage beyond just being a fast 30. Making hits with those long sleek bullets is actually easier at ranges outside of maximum point blank, and a slightly shorter and fatter cases seem to deliver lower but more consistent velocities.
Now they're pretty much all of us carry away to judge range accurately, The other factors of the delivering an accurate shot at distance become more important.

 

[WisBorn]

Is the biggest gain with the new cartridges fast twist barrels for long high BC heavy bullets?

 

[Orcon]

The biggest benefit of the PRC is keeping the super long projectile out of the powder column and still being able to feed from a magazine. It doesn't burn as much powder either. I can match or exceed the 300 RUM with 225 ELD-M with nearly 10 grains less powder according to the Hornady 10th Edition.

 

[horsemen61]

4/3/21


Anything new happened?

 

[horsemen61]

5/20/21

anything new?

 

[Nature Boy]

I got a txt from him that he’s starting it next week and should have it off to the stock maker the following week.

 

[horsemen61]

I got a txt from him that he’s starting it next week and should have it off to the stock maker the following week.

That’s great to hear!

 

[Nature Boy]

I’ve been thinking about this scope for this rifle. I have a pair of Leica RF binos and am a fan of their glass quality

https://www.sportoptics.com/leica-rifle-scopes-53160.html

 

[horsemen61]

I’ve been thinking about this scope for this rifle. I have a pair of Leica RF binos and am a fan of their glass quality

https://www.sportoptics.com/leica-rifle-scopes-53160.html

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That’s awesome can’t wait to see it all put together!

 

[horsemen61]

Well did you go with that scope and any progress?

 

[Nature Boy]

No updates. Won’t purchase a scope till it gets close to being done

 

[horsemen61]

No updates. Won’t purchase a scope till it gets close to being done

Sounds good do you think you’ll have it for this hunting season?

 

[Nature Boy]

I hope so

 

[horsemen61]

I hope so

As do I I’m sure she will be gorgeous!

 

[H&Hhunter]

I’ve been thinking about this scope for this rifle. I have a pair of Leica RF binos and am a fan of their glass quality

https://www.sportoptics.com/leica-rifle-scopes-53160.html

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I’ve looked at those scopes the only thing that turns me off is their weight. 24.7 ounces is pretty chunky.

 

[Nature Boy]

I’ve looked at those scopes the only thing that turns me off is their weight. 24.7 ounces is pretty chunky.

Any recommendations?

 

[H&Hhunter]

Any recommendations?

I’ve had super good luck with the new Leupold 6X HD series. They come in nearly 10 ounces lighter.

 

[LoonWulf]

Im going thru the same thought process with my buddy on his 300prc project right now. Hes looking at the 7-35 VX-5hd right now....Mil discount is significant.....

 

[H&Hhunter]

Im going thru the same thought process with my buddy on his 300prc project right now. Hes looking at the 7-35 VX-5hd right now....Mil discount is significant.....

I’ve got a custom built M-70 in .300 Dakota it wears a VX-5 HD in 3x15. I’ve been extremely happy with it.

 

[LoonWulf]

Ive only used a vx-5hd a couple times but for the most part I've been impressed. Im not sure what he'll end up going with but since he's sticking it on a Bergara Highlander I think it would be a good match. I think his other likely option is a Tract.

 

[Nature Boy]

I’ve had super good luck with the new Leupold 6X HD series. They come in nearly 10 ounces lighter.

I have a hunting buddy that put a 6X HD on a custom rifle he had built. My first impression looking through it was that the optic quality was great. He really likes it. I’ve added it to the list

 

[horsemen61]

Have you narrowed down your scope choices?

 

[horsemen61]

I have a hunting buddy that put a 6X HD on a custom rifle he had built. My first impression looking through it was that the optic quality was great. He really likes it. I’ve added it to the list

So any news?

 

[WisBorn]

@Nature Boy I think @horsemen61 would like to buy/shoot the 30 PRC OR 30 NOSLER.

I'm curious about this project also