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Hello Gents.
What size Winchester action would you use to build a 300PRC.
I’ve got the following:
SS Classic - 300 RUM
SS Classic - 300 WBY
SS Classic - .338WM
SS Classic - .7MM Magnum
SS Classic. - 30-06 Win
SA Classic - .270 Win
Thanks much.
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I would build on the .300 WBY I think. That way you have the correct bolt face for the PRC round, the long 3.600" mag box, and the feeding shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
The .30-06 and .270 would require bolt face work. The 338 and 7mm don't have the H&H length action.
-Matt
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Not sure the PRC would require an H&H action. Overall, isn’t it shorter than a 300 WM?
Last edited by misplacedinnebraska; 10/06/20.
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300 Win Mag is 3.37 MOL or COAL
300 PRC is 3.7 MOL or COAL to run the longer heavy .308 bullets.
The PRC case is a tiny bit shorter at 2.58 vs 2.62 for the .300 WM
Last edited by AH64guy; 10/07/20.
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I'd use your 300 RUM action myself. The case size is very close to the PRC, you'll get 3.6 without trying too hard and a good smith can open it up to get you out to 3.8 if you want to do it.
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