Advice on 300 PRC build

[ForgeValley]

I'm going to move into the long action world with a 300 PRC build, and had a couple of questions for you guys.

On my short action builds, I have standardized on lighter weight builds (Manners stocks, Proof CF barrels in Savage small shank with barrel nut).

For this 300 PRC build, is there any reason to change that up? I don't have a lot of experience with the heavier, ELR calibers, so don't know if I'd be asking for trouble with a lighter weight build, or using a barrel nut as opposed to a shouldered barrel. Anyone making headspace guages for 300 PRC yet?

Thanks, and any other advice appreciated!

 

[jasent]

375ruger go gage and no go is what you’ll want.
I’m running a barrel nut McGowen on my 338/375 ruger and a manners T2

 

[Kickin45]

More weight=less felt recoil. You start shooting a magnum+, your gonna feel in within 5 shots. If it’s a hunting rig, then sure, lighter is better.
If it’s a comp gun, I’d go heavier so your shoulder can handle more than 15-20 shots a day

 

[jasent]

I would agree. The above pictured rifle is 19lbs un loaded and no bipod.
But after 40 rounds I do start feeling a little fatigued. A brake would help

 

[ForgeValley]

Thanks guys. What do you like on barrel length?

If I'm looking for more weight, I'll forget the cf barrel.

 

[jasent]

Put a good brake on it and it won’t kick you so bad. Loud tho

 

[JAddie81]

Like ELR said, a good brake makes all the difference. I’m also looking into a 300 PRC build. However, I shoot the Hornday .30 cal 220 grains out of my 300WM now, granted a bit slower than the PRC. I recently put a 5 port brake on it and wow.... what a difference. I chose a brake from a guy in Idaho, muzzlebrakesandmore.com I believe. Pictured attached. I can put 40-50 rounds down range and never get sore/fatigued and I weigh 130lbs. Reasonably priced, too. $115 shipped and cerakoted.

 

[camotoe]

On 300prc. I would do 28inch mtu

 

[Boostinmarc4]

Is there a reasonable availability of good brass out for 300 prc? I thought that was a real issue as of now.

 

[JAddie81]

Whoops, thought I’d responded to this. If we’re talking virgin brass, perhaps. But I’d pick up a few boxes of the Hornday stock loads and go from there. I’ve found the ammo and dies on GunBroker when I search.

 

[42N8 1]

I don't know if this helps but the below is what I am considering for my 300 PRC build:
Defiance deviant tactical LA 30 MOA rail, heavy tang.
Badger bottom metal, w/detachable mag.
Bartlein 29 MTU contour 1-9 twist 5 grove 5R.
Manners T4A elite stock
Fat b brake
Trigger tech diamond trigger