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Lindcott Armory

Rifle · SAAMI

7mm PRC

Also known as 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

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VelocityBeing verified
EnergyBeing verified
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

Introduced by Hornady

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 7mm PRC. Parent case: .300 PRC.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified
Best for Withheld until verified
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 angle 30°— ✓
Base ⌀ 13.510.532 ✓
Rim ⌀ 13.510.532 ✓
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness 1.270.050 ✓
Neck length 7.280.287 ≈
Case length 57.912.280 ✓
Overall length 84.843.340 ✓

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

Verification

Being verified

Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.

Suitable powders

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

N555N560Vihtavuori N160N165N565N570N170AR 2218Reloader 26IMR 7977LRT24N41IMR 8133Reloader 33N105
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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.

Firearms chambered in 7mm PRC

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

Christensen Arms MHRGunwerks Rev X 7mm PRC 22-inchBrowning X-Bolt Western Hunter Long Range 7mm PRC 26-inchProof Research Elevation MTN Hunter 7mm PRCProof Research Elevation MTR 7mm PRC 26-inchBrowning X-Bolt Max Long Range 7mm PRC 26-inchBrowning X-Bolt Mountain Pro 7mm PRC 24-inchSavage Arms Model 110 Hunter 7mm PRCSavage Arms 110 High Country 7mm PRCFierce Firearms Carbon Rival 7mm PRC 24-inchGunwerks Verdict .300 Win MagBergara Premier Mountain 2.0 7mm PRC

Lineage

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

Connected reference

Loads80 factory loads for 7mm PRCReloading15 suitable powders — cross-referenceFirearmsFirearms in 7mm PRC

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 N555, N560, Vihtavuori N160, N165, among 15 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 →