300 prc

[xgener]

I just did some work for a really good friend and I just found out he had custom built 300 prc done for me. I will not have it until next week. So my question is starting points for reloads, powder, bullets, etc. NX-8 is going on it, and it will be suppressed. I am numb right now that friend did this for me. The action ( i am not sure yet, I snooped like a little before christmas) the rifling etc. not sure but I know will be first class. But I hope some you 300 prc guys can help find a starting point for loading. I promise I will share the rifle when I take possession.

 

[popeyoung12]

Why load, just shoot factory hornady. Great caliber.

 

[xgener]

because I enjoy reloading.

 

[xgener]

No big deal. I hate social media. All I asked was bit of help on recipe to get a load. could care less about all you incredible hunting tales. this site is basically white liberal a-holes who think they are better than everyone. you all got your government buzz guy. Please mr finn guy cancel me. Erase my everything. thank you

 

[Addicting]

Wow, maybe you shouldn’t have a gun if you’re that emotional.

 

[jt13]

Ah the internet, a lovely place. I hope his free gun shoots like shit and his that this generous individual makes better friends in the future.

 

[WNC2500]

I was just gonna echo about the factory load to @xgener . My 300 PRC shoots the 225 grain ELDMs amazing. Has been extremely accurate at 400+ yards

 

[OntarioHunter]

Wow! What brought on that irrational response? I would suggest a reloading forum but I suspect you've already been banned?

I shot one round of 300 PRC two years ago in Africa. Property owner handed me his rifle at his very fancy range. I hit the target about 2" to the right of the bull ... at 1,000 meters!

 

[Wind Gypsy]

You been drinkin OP?

Here’s the super secret info you were lookin for:

https://static.hornady.media/site/hornady/files/load-data/300-prc-v2.pdf

Reloading Data Center – Hodgdon Reloading Data Center

hodgdonreloading.com

Rifle reloading data | Handloading | Rifle calibers | Centerfire Rifle bullets | Reload your own ammo - Vihtavuori

Vihtavuori offers rifle reloading data for numerous calibers and bullets for match and hunting purposes. Never exceed maximum loads.

www.vihtavuori.com

Or look for the 300 PRC cartridge guide on long range only.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

Personally, I’d find some lapua cases, h1000 or N570 powder, and top it off with a 212 eldx, 215 Berger, or 225 ELDm.

 

[Schism]

I've had good luck with both H1000 and RL-26 with 225 ELDm's in my 300 prc. RL-26 produced more velocity than H1000 but I'm about out of RL-26 and it's impossible to find so I'll look to N570 when the time comes. As @Wind Gypsy linked above, there's lots of information available for the 300 prc.

 

[deer_shooter]

The butthurt is strong with this one.

 

[Ovis Venator]

The "shoot factory ammo" was solid advice. Buy a few different boxes and see what it likes, then try to replicate it and then tweak it to optimize it.

 

[wweaver79]

I would a box of both the Hornady 212 and 225 factory loads. If you look around they are reasonably priced. I would bet one of them or both shoot sub moa if you can. Go from there.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Mine shoots really well with the eldx factory ammo - want to try eldms.

Theres way better online resources than hunttalk for reloading data, but the best data comes out of the book that the bullet manufacturer published imho.

 

[mtmuley]

I hit the target about 2" to the right of the bull ... at 1,000 meters!

Yeah. PRC's are point and shoot. mtmuley

 

[Forkyfinder]

Yeah. PRC's are point and shoot. mtmuley

Glad youve seen the light!

 

[mtmuley]

Glad youve seen the light!

Not happening. mtmuley

 

[YoungGun]

Welcome to the Internet? You asked for advice on the internet and freaked out when someone shared their opinion. Bit of an over-reaction, no?

Sounds like you have a great friend to do this for you. I hope you find what you're after, and maybe an anti-anxiety in the process.

H1000 is basically fairy dust in my parts. If you find some, that would be where I would start. Otherwise the slower burning Vihtavuori powders are pretty readily available.

 

[mtmuley]

.Otherwise the slower burning Vihtavuori powders are pretty readily available.

Betting that changes as word gets out. Welcome to the internet. mtmuley