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I did a google search and came away more confused than enlightened.
What's the principle difference?
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Isn't the GAP based off the RSAUM case and the PRC is based off the Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM) case?
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Isn't the GAP based off the RSAUM case and the PRC is based off the Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM) case? That is correct, and they are not interchangeable...
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Pat,
I think you have (had?) both.
What advantages does one have over the other?
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About the same difference as that between a 243 win and 6mm creedmoor.
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The GAP will be a bit faster,but the goal of the PRC was to meet a velocity threshold with good factory ammo.
Wanted to add,whether that goal has yet been achieved is debatable.
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I looked hard at the PRC as I do think it’s a cool cartridge but once I realized it gained me only 200 yards over my 6.5 creed when it falls below 1800 fps (143 eldx roughly 850 yards with CM to 1050 yards with PRC) I realized it wasn’t enough difference. So went with 7 wsm that carries a 30+ grain heavier bullet 1800 fps at 1250 yards If I didn’t have the 6.5 fanboy already though the PRC def would be a candidate but trying to avoid too much overlap these days.
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Pat,
I think you have (had?) both.
What advantages does one have over the other? If you don't reload, you can own a high performance short action rifle for competing, or hunting. FWIW, Prime will be offering factory loaded ammunition for the 4S sometime this fall. Norma will produce the brass...
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Which do you prefer?
I reload.
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Which do you prefer?
I reload. I've got a lot more rounds downrange with the 4S. I'll have to shoot the PRC more before I say. It's one of the reasons I had George build me a PRC. I doubt if there will be a nickels worth of difference between the two of them when it's all said and done.
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Which do you prefer?
I reload. I've got a lot more rounds downrange with the 4S. I'll have to shoot the PRC more before I say. It's one of the reasons I had George build me a PRC. I doubt if there will be a nickels worth of difference between the two of them when it's all said and done. The way I heard George explain it was that if you are an anal reloader and want to squeeze every fps out,get the 4S, but if you are fine with 90-95% of the performance and want factory loads then the PRC is a better choice. I don't think the full vision will be reached until we have a lot more chamberings and factory loads though. I did hear that Norma was going to load for it.
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IMO if you use a M5 inlet DBM with mags, go 4S With BDL bottom metal, go PRC
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And if bdl, go Wyatts ext box in a SA....
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I looked hard at the PRC as I do think it’s a cool cartridge but once I realized it gained me only 200 yards over my 6.5 creed when it falls below 1800 fps (143 eldx roughly 850 yards with CM to 1050 yards with PRC) I realized it wasn’t enough difference. So went with 7 wsm that carries a 30+ grain heavier bullet 1800 fps at 1250 yards If I didn’t have the 6.5 fanboy already though the PRC def would be a candidate but trying to avoid too much overlap these days. I got one cuz I like to say CREED. Then the Fugger shoots unbelievable, making me a fanboy. I also got a 26 Nosler. But I don’t like to say NOSLER...😜😎
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I got one cuz I like to say CREED. Then the Fugger shoots unbelievable, making me a fanboy. I also got a 26 Nosler. But I don’t like to say NOSLER...😜😎
Still have nightmares from the box, huh?
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ok, have to ask, what is "4S"?
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With out a main stream factory rifle being produced both the Gap & PRC are going no where. No matter what redeeming qualities they have , they absolutely require competitively priced factory rifles. Other wise it is an expensive alternative to other competitively factory produced rifle's. This lack of factory produced rifles is a killer. Ruger & Savage have both said no to either cartridge. Remington is dealing with bankruptcy & will not produce any cartridge that isn't a for sure seller. Winchester, very unlikely. No matter how much you love the Gap & PRC reality in the market place determines if a cartridge lives or dies.
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This I find strange as Ruger is the developer of the brass that become the PRC. Just no telling what companies do and won't do.Cheers NC
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