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Rifle · SAAMI

7mm PRC

7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge

Hornady's modern 7mm magnum optimized for high-BC bullets.

Caliber
0.2843″ · 7.22 mm
Introduced
2022
Case
Rimless
Parent
.300 PRC
Primary use
Long Range, Hunting, Competition
Status
Active
Velocity2,800–3,100 fps
Energy2,785–3,720 ft·lb
Typical grains175 · 180 · 195 gr
Identity
Introduced
2022
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Hornady
Manufacturer
Hornady
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
84 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:8
Primer
Large Rifle Magnum
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
65,000 psi
Eff. range
1000 yd
Max range
2000 yd
Recoil
17–24 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Federal Premium Berger Hybrid Hunter 195 gr, 2,880 fps, BC 0.371 G7 · 100 yd zero.

overlay up to 2
RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Drop (MOA)
0 yd28793589-1.5″—
100 yd275532860.0″0.0
200 yd26343003-3.1″-1.5
300 yd25152738-11.2″-3.6
400 yd23982490-24.8″-5.9
500 yd22852261-44.4″-8.5
600 yd21752049-70.7″-11.3
700 yd20681852-104.4″-14.2
800 yd19631669-146.2″-17.5

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for HuntingFederal Premium Berger Hybrid Hunter195 gr · Berger Hybrid Hunter · 2,880 fps · BC 0.371 G7Buy now →
Best for TargetApplied Ballistics Match195 gr · Berger Hybrid OTM · 2,850 fps · BC 0.371 G7Buy now →

Buy links open 7mm PRC ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀7.220.284✓
Neck ⌀8.050.317✓
Shoulder ⌀13.150.518✓
Shoulder angle30°—✓
Base ⌀13.510.532✓
Rim ⌀13.510.532✓
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.270.050✓
Neck length7.280.287≈
Case length57.912.280✓
Overall length84.843.340✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 7mm PRC is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 80 active loads across 18 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 80 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X160ELD-X3,1003,4140.313 G7
HornadyOutfitter CX160CX Solid Copper3,0503,3040.315 G7
HornadyOutfitter160CX3,0503,3040.315 G7
NoslerTrophy Grade AccuBond LR168AccuBond LR3,0503,4700.337 G7
HornadyMatch175ELD-M3,0003,4970.354 G7
HornadyPrecision Hunter180ELD-X2,9753,5370.290 G7
HornadyELD Match180ELD-M2,9753,5370.362 G7
Sig SauerElite OTM170OTM BTHP2,9753,3400.251 G7
HornadyMatch ELD-M180ELD-M2,9753,5370.362 G7
BergerHybrid Hunter OTM180Berger Hybrid OTM2,9753,5370.368 G7
HSMTrophy Gold 168gr168Berger OTM2,9703,2900.337 G7
NoslerTrophy Grade AccuBond LR 168gr168AccuBond LR2,9703,2900.337 G7
LapuaScenar-L175HPBT2,9603,4040.505 G1
Black HillsGold175ELD-X2,9603,4040.354 G7
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X 175gr175ELD-X2,9603,4040.354 G7

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

10 reloading powders listed for 7mm PRC, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

N165AR 2218N170Reloader 26IMR 7977LRT24N41IMR 8133Reloader 33N105
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Firearms chambered in 7mm PRC

12 models in the database chamber 7mm PRC. Browse all →

Nosler Model 21 7mm PRC 24-inchFierce Firearms Carbon Rival 7mm PRC 24-inchBrowning X-Bolt Mountain Pro 7mm PRC 24-inchHowa Howa 1500 7mm PRCBrowning X-Bolt Western Hunter Long Range 7mm PRC 26-inchChristensen Arms MHRProof Research Elevation MTN Hunter 7mm PRCBrowning X-Bolt Max Long Range 7mm PRC 26-inchFierce Firearms Carbon Fury 7mm PRCWeatherby 307 Ridge WildernessWeatherby 307 Alpine MDTWeatherby 307 Alpine CT

Lineage

Immediate parent
.300 PRC
Family TreeOpen 7mm PRC in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads80 factory loads for 7mm PRC↗Reloading10 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in 7mm PRC↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Introduced by Hornady in 2022, the 7mm PRC is designed around the longest, highest-BC 7mm bullets available. Non-belted case for consistent feeding. Positioned as the 7mm equivalent of 6.5 PRC.

FAQs

What twist rate does 7mm PRC use?
7mm PRC typically uses a 1:8 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 7mm PRC?
7mm PRC uses a 0.2843″ (7.22 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 7mm PRC still in production?
7mm PRC is active; typical availability is common.
What is 7mm PRC used for?
7mm PRC is primarily used for long range, hunting, competition.
What is 7mm PRC based on?
7mm PRC is derived from the .300 PRC case.
What are the best powders for 7mm PRC?
Reloading powders commonly listed for 7mm PRC include N165, AR 2218, N170, Reloader 26, among 10 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 80 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →