I have a build in the works and I want to shoot factory ammo but it isn't worth it to me if it's still shooting slow.
Is factory hornady 7 PRC ammo still slow?
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Why do you believe that? I shoot a 215 at 2650 out to 1100 yards 3-4 times a month.
Can't you just get other loadings of the same bullets, eg Federal is loading the Hornady 175 eld-x, and its currently in stock at midway.
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Federal Premium 7mm PRC Ammo 175 Grain Hornady ELD-X Polymer Tip Box
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I bought some horn 180eldm ammo from a member here, along with his 7prc that he just had built. Not sure on the ammo date of manufacturer, assuming he bought it after may. I cannot say how long it sit on a shelf before he bought it, though. It chronos 2870fps out of a 26" pva barrel. My handloads with 184 bergers and 70gr h1000 cruise along at 3025fps and shoot better.
This was Hornady 175 ELD-X and the Federal loaded with 175 ELD-X out of a 22" proof carbon barrel. Bought the ammo first of November. The slower is of course the hornady. The federal also grouped a little better.
Edit: pics not showing up. Hornady avg was 2765fps over 5 shots, federal was 2950 fps.
Edit: pics not showing up. Hornady avg was 2765fps over 5 shots, federal was 2950 fps.
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