7mm PRC

Just to .. whet your appetite ...

HOWA in 7mmPRC

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https://www.agrimark.co.za/product/howa-rifle-ba-7prc-hb-26in-tc

One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save money

The powder would probably be different, but bullets might used in both, depending on barrel twist and intent.

Primers could be used in both, except if one wants/needs to use magnum primers in the larger PRC case.

There is not much to save because the most expenses are calibre specific, or basically equal for both calibres.

https://www.agrimark.co.za/product/howa-rifle-ba-7prc-hb-26in-tc

Thanks
Yes I saw that one - appears the special reduced price only works in selected stores .. CERES and UPINGTON

One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save money

The powder would probably be different, but bullets might used in both, depending on barrel twist and intent.

Primers could be used in both, except if one wants/needs to use magnum primers in the larger PRC case.

There is not much to save because the most expenses are calibre specific, or basically equal for both calibres.

A bit of saving IF your other rifle was 223 , 6.5 , or 30 calibre
Dies would of course be different - although 7x64 has been around for a long time so could get purchased used
Not sure if HOWA does a 7x64 ? - they do do a 7mm-08

I have a 7x64 built on a P14 action. A wonderful calibre and mostly chambered by Euopean manufacturers (Sako, Tikka, Mauser, CZ)

I would suggest a 7-08 as a second rifle as that is much easier to obtain in South Africa. Many more manufacturers have that in their line. An Ackley conversion would be the optimum for a reloader.

I have a 7x64 built on a P14 action. A wonderful calibre and mostly chambered by Euopean manufacturers (Sako, Tikka, Mauser, CZ)

I would suggest a 7-08 as a second rifle as that is much easier to obtain in South Africa. Many more manufacturers have that in their line. An Ackley conversion would be the optimum for a reloader.

Hi ,
Who did your P14 conversion ?
P14 was for the British 303 - a rimmed cartridge
P17 was for the American 30-06 rimless
Although one sees more P14's in SA than P17's
An old one not too expensive but all the necessary modification - another story

I have a 7x64 built on a P14 action.

You may find this interesting
Last formal military unit using the P17

Also f0r .. GLOCK lovers

One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save money

The powder would probably be different, but bullets might used in both, depending on barrel twist and intent.

Primers could be used in both, except if one wants/needs to use magnum primers in the larger PRC case.

There is not much to save because the most expenses are calibre specific, or basically equal for both calibres.

A bit of saving IF your other rifle was 223 , 6.5 , or 30 calibre
Dies would of course be different - although 7x64 has been around for a long time so could get purchased used
Not sure if HOWA does a 7x64 ? - they do do a 7mm-08

Howa doesn't do a 7x64 but they may have done a run of 280Rem, which is for all practical purposes the same cartridge with an American name. Anyway it's a moot point because we don't get it in SA.

I think the 7mm is the pick of the PRC cartridges.

7x64 = 270 Win for all practical purposes.

7x64 = 270 Win for all practical purposes.

SORRY .. :o
280 REMINGTON ... 270 WINCHESTER is the Treeman special flavour .... :)

270 Winchester

280 Remington

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ALL based off the very old 30-06

That .280 must the surely be better.

That .280 must the surely be better.

The 280 AI = Ackley Improved NOT "Artificial Intelligence" is a very popular round with a loyal following
Also see the Sherman wildcats

That .280 must the surely be better.

The 280 AI = Ackley Improved NOT "Artificial Intelligence" is a very popular round with a loyal following
Also see the Sherman wildcats

308 Win leads to 7-08, and it is a good cartridge.

30-06 leads to 280 Rem (7-06) - it only makes sense.