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Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18712119 08/29/23
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bluefish Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,740 Likes: 12 Maine	I have a BIL who wants to get a 6.5 PRC for his son because somehow a 6.5x55 can’t make 200 yard shots at Pronghorns. The way life should be.

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Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18712144 08/29/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,621 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	The Hurt Feeler Reports runneth over,from Whining Brokedicks,who only "shoot" their mouths and Imaginations...the "lucky" kchunts. Hint. Congratulations?!? Spin a Texan in a circle within a phone booth and they'd have to call 911 for an extraction. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!..................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18712216 08/29/23
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,386 Denver, Colorado S shinbone Campfire Regular
shinbone Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,386 Denver, Colorado	Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 And thank god for that.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18712271 08/29/23
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bowmanh Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,032 Likes: 4 NW Oregon	For someone who wants to do a lot of shooting beyond 400-500 yards the 7mm PRC should be a great cartridge. For the more average hunter, it doesn't do much that a 7mm Rem Mag won't do. And if you rebarrel your 7mm RM with a 1/8 twist it should do most of what a PRC will do. Just another option for shooters to choose from as I see it.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 Big Stick #18712281 08/29/23
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,180 Likes: 23 Texas	Originally Posted by Big Stick The Hurt Feeler Reports runneth over,from Whining Brokedicks,who only "shoot" their mouths and Imaginations...the "lucky" kchunts. Hint. Congratulations?!? Spin a Texan in a circle within a phone booth and they'd have to call 911 for an extraction. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!..................... B, Appreciate your concern, but not to worry I have a goodly supply of quarters. a cell phone, and more than a few rifles chambered for the 30-06 Springfield but I will admit that although most have been blooded none have been thrown in crick' or on a dirt pile! ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

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Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18712474 08/29/23
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Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,283 Likes: 4 Cheyenne, Wy	I bought one a couple of weeks ago. Total impulse buy. Mossberg patriot under $400. Could not resist. Before after Shoots well too https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 Dillonbuck #18712887 08/29/23
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moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,978 Likes: 4 PA	Originally Posted by Dillonbuck There hasn't been a significant cartridge I produced since the mid 60s. And that's being generous by considering factory rounds that achieved popularity. The 204 is perhaps an exception. Even it has faded and seems behind the rounds it was supposed to beat. Chose the 60s for the 7mm Rem and Winchester magnums. H&H actually had that covered many years before, but original powders and pressures held them back. I really wish the 7mm-08 was more significant. But I'd still list it as a great cartridge introduced after the 1960s

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18712938 08/29/23
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DeanAnderson Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,795 Likes: 5 NE Illinois	RickyBobby, in your world, the 7mm PRC would do nothing for you. In my world, the 30-06, as great as it is, gets left behind. And absolutely nothing wrong with any of that, exactly why there's different stuff. But just because the PRC doesn't work for you... geedubya, great stuff as always! Lots of different personalities and opinions here... It isn't what happens to you that defines you, it's what you DO about what happens to you that defines you! NRA life member Illinois State Rifle Association member

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18713080 08/29/23
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,180 Likes: 23 Texas	Full Disclosure: I do have a 7 PRC "Salvage" 110 Utralight. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 geedubya #18713464 08/29/23
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LSU fan Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,516 Likes: 1 Back in Baton Rouge	Originally Posted by geedubya Full Disclosure: I do have a 7 PRC "Salvage" 110 Utralight. ya! GWB AB Raptor 8 can? Thoughts on it?

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Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18713536 08/29/23
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,953 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by RickyBobby I suppose when I was younger a new cartridge rolling on the scene was sorta interesting. As I get older, it seems I just chuckle a bit and think to myself … what can this chambering do that my 30/06 can’t? I’m sure you’ll hear from folks claiming some sorta niche it may be capable of but I got to ask myself is it something we all really were looking for? Simplicity is what satisfies myself these days. I guess we will see how much marketing is dumped into another cartridge. New cartridges are like new trucks. All the "cool" guys buy the new ones so they can show them off to their friends, but in the end it's still a truck.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 LSU fan #18713628 08/29/23
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,180 Likes: 23 Texas	Originally Posted by LSU fan [ AB Raptor 8 can? Thoughts on it? Good eye! Yes, that is a Raptor 8, 7.62. Got it in last week after over a year wait. I went to my lease last weekend to perforate porkers and used my Nomad 30. Consequently, I've not made the opportunity to try it out yet. Hopefully will do so soon. Best, GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 SuperCub #18713640 08/29/23
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geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,180 Likes: 23 Texas	Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by RickyBobby I suppose when I was younger a new cartridge rolling on the scene was sorta interesting. As I get older, it seems I just chuckle a bit and think to myself … what can this chambering do that my 30/06 can’t? I’m sure you’ll hear from folks claiming some sorta niche it may be capable of but I got to ask myself is it something we all really were looking for? Simplicity is what satisfies myself these days. I guess we will see how much marketing is dumped into another cartridge. New cartridges are like new trucks. All the "cool" guys buy the new ones so they can show them off to their friends, but in the end it's still a truck. Never have owned a new vehicle. Have owned some new firearms. It's been quite enjoybable figuring out which ones I like and which ones I don't like, which are keepers and which to let follow someone else home. ya! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 SuperCub #18713645 08/29/23
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DeanAnderson Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,795 Likes: 5 NE Illinois	Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by RickyBobby I suppose when I was younger a new cartridge rolling on the scene was sorta interesting. As I get older, it seems I just chuckle a bit and think to myself … what can this chambering do that my 30/06 can’t? I’m sure you’ll hear from folks claiming some sorta niche it may be capable of but I got to ask myself is it something we all really were looking for? Simplicity is what satisfies myself these days. I guess we will see how much marketing is dumped into another cartridge. New cartridges are like new trucks. All the "cool" guys buy the new ones so they can show them off to their friends, but in the end it's still a truck. Kinda like back in 1906... It isn't what happens to you that defines you, it's what you DO about what happens to you that defines you! NRA life member Illinois State Rifle Association member

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 geedubya #18713851 08/29/23
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LSU fan Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,516 Likes: 1 Back in Baton Rouge	Originally Posted by geedubya Originally Posted by LSU fan [ AB Raptor 8 can? Thoughts on it? Good eye! Yes, that is a Raptor 8, 7.62. Got it in last week after over a year wait. I went to my lease last weekend to perforate porkers and used my Nomad 30. Consequently, I've not made the opportunity to try it out yet. Hopefully will do so soon. Best, GWB I’ve only heard good things. Strongly considering one.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RickyBobby #18714036 08/29/23
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Kenneth66 Campfire Tracker K Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,283	Yep , that is why I didn’t get sucked into the 6.5 thing . Over the years of shooting I figured out the trajectory of 06 is only improved by small amounts , not enough the average shooter as myself will concern hisself with . Even energy levels of non magnum cartridges can give the 06 any bumps to hurdle . Kenneth

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 geedubya #18714258 08/29/23
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RobHazmat New Member R Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 14	Originally Posted by geedubya Originally Posted by RobHazmat Originally Posted by RickyBobby I suppose when I was younger a new cartridge rolling on the scene was sorta interesting. As I get older, it seems I just chuckle a bit and think to myself … what can this chambering do that my 30/06 can’t? I’m sure you’ll hear from folks claiming some sorta niche it may be capable of but I got to ask myself is it something we all really were looking for? Simplicity is what satisfies myself these days. I guess we will see how much marketing is dumped into another cartridge. And those of us that can actually shoot just chuckle a lot because we know its not trying to be a 30-06. Put simply, anything the 30-06 can do at 400 yards and under, the 7mm PRC can too.. and then it can do it some more out to 500, 600, 700 all the way out to 1000 yards. Some of us actually take game out past 200 yards old timer. Boy Howdy! Don't discount the ability of "old timers" to chuckle at still being able to kill stuff under 200 yds. with a 30-06 in their 'golden years'.......... ya! GWB PS: Welcome to the forum, youngster! Thanks for the welcome lol. I wasnt discounting anyones ability to take game at 200 yards and under with any cartridge. Moreso discounting the OPs post as what the goal of the 7mm PRC is, which isnt taking game at under 200 yards, or trying to be a 30-06 lol. I mean come on, almost anything above a .22lr will take game at that range. No one is trying to take 30-06 from you guys. . Last edited by RobHazmat; 08/29/23.

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 SuperCub #18714260 08/29/23
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RobHazmat New Member R Joined: Aug 2023 Posts: 14	Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by RickyBobby I suppose when I was younger a new cartridge rolling on the scene was sorta interesting. As I get older, it seems I just chuckle a bit and think to myself … what can this chambering do that my 30/06 can’t? I’m sure you’ll hear from folks claiming some sorta niche it may be capable of but I got to ask myself is it something we all really were looking for? Simplicity is what satisfies myself these days. I guess we will see how much marketing is dumped into another cartridge. New cartridges are like new trucks. All the "cool" guys buy the new ones so they can show them off to their friends, but in the end it's still a truck. Spoken like a true female that doesnt know the differences between trucks lol

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 RobHazmat #18714278 08/30/23
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,953 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by RobHazmat Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by RickyBobby I suppose when I was younger a new cartridge rolling on the scene was sorta interesting. As I get older, it seems I just chuckle a bit and think to myself … what can this chambering do that my 30/06 can’t? I’m sure you’ll hear from folks claiming some sorta niche it may be capable of but I got to ask myself is it something we all really were looking for? Simplicity is what satisfies myself these days. I guess we will see how much marketing is dumped into another cartridge. New cartridges are like new trucks. All the "cool" guys buy the new ones so they can show them off to their friends, but in the end it's still a truck. Spoken like a true female that doesnt know the differences between trucks lol Sorry I triggered you to the point of calling names and making blind assumptions. Welcome to the Fire. lol

Re: Guess what the 7mm PRC will never be? A 30/06 DeanAnderson #18714280 08/30/23
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,953 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by DeanAnderson Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by RickyBobby I suppose when I was younger a new cartridge rolling on the scene was sorta interesting. As I get older, it seems I just chuckle a bit and think to myself … what can this chambering do that my 30/06 can’t? I’m sure you’ll hear from folks claiming some sorta niche it may be capable of but I got to ask myself is it something we all really were looking for? Simplicity is what satisfies myself these days. I guess we will see how much marketing is dumped into another cartridge. New cartridges are like new trucks. All the "cool" guys buy the new ones so they can show them off to their friends, but in the end it's still a truck. Kinda like back in 1906... I prefer the 7x57 from 1892, but do admit that the 30-06 was a small improvement over the 7x57. Some "cool" <sarc> shooters like the older obscure classics to get their cool fix when they bring something different into the deer camp. The gun makers don't pander to us much.

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