Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 PRC vs 7mm PRC
Cartridge comparison
.300 PRC vs 7mm PRC
7mm PRC is faster (3,100 vs 3,000 fps); .300 PRC carries more energy (4,000 vs 3,720 ft·lb); 7mm PRC recoils less.
.300 PRC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm PRC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 PRC | 7mm PRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2018 | 2022 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.58″ | 2.28″ |
| Velocity | 2,810–3,000 fps | 2,800–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 3,300–4,000 ft·lb | 2,785–3,720 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 17–24 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1500 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 PRC faster than 7mm PRC?
- 7mm PRC is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .300 PRC hit harder than 7mm PRC?
- .300 PRC carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,720 ft·lb).