About this caliber
7mm PRC
7mm PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) is a modern magnum cartridge introduced in 2022, designed for efficient long-range performance with aerodynamic 7mm bullets, aimed at both long-range target shooting and big-game hunting.
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7mm PRC is one of Hornady's Precision Rifle Cartridge designs, built around modern high-ballistic-coefficient bullets for strong long-range ballistics. It generally offers magnum-class velocity and reach with what many describe as manageable recoil for its performance class, though recoil is still significant. As a newer cartridge, ammunition availability is growing but is narrower and often more expensive than long-established options. It is used for long-range target shooting and big-game hunting, suiting shooters who want modern long-range performance and can accept a less ubiquitous ammunition supply.
General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.
Firearms chambered in 7mm PRC · 15
Ammunition in 7mm PRC · 24
| Load | Type | Purpose | Grain | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Outfitter | — | Hunting | 160 gr | 3000 fps | 3197 ft·lb |
| Hornady Precision Hunter | SP | Hunting | 175 gr | 3000 fps | 3497 ft·lb |
| NORMA AMMUNITION (RUAG) Bondstrike | — | Hunting | 165 gr | — | — |
| Remington Ammunition Premier | — | Hunting | 175 gr | 3000 fps | 3497 ft·lb |
| Fiocchi Hyperformance | — | Target | 185 gr | 2750 fps | — |
| Hornady Match | SP | Target | 180 gr | 2975 fps | 3439 ft·lb |
| Barnes Bullets LRX | SP | — | 160 gr | 3050 fps | 3306 ft·lb |
| Barnes Bullets Harvest | SP | — | 180 gr | — | — |
| Browning Ammo Browning Ammo B192500072 7PRC 180gr 20 Per Box/10 Case | — | — | 180 gr | — | — |
| Federal Premium | — | — | 155 gr | 3100 fps | 3307 ft·lb |
| Federal Premium | SP | — | 168 gr | — | — |
| Federal Premium | — | — | 170 gr | 2950 fps | 3285 ft·lb |
| Federal Fusion | SP | — | 175 gr | — | — |
| Federal Premium | SP | — | 175 gr | 3000 fps | 3497 ft·lb |
| FIERCE FIREARMS Dirtnap | — | — | 175 gr | 2750 fps | — |
| FIERCE FIREARMS Dirtnap | — | — | 180 gr | 2800 fps | — |
| Fiocchi Hyperformance | JHP | — | 150 gr | 3110 fps | — |
| Hornady American Whitetail | — | — | 154 gr | — | — |
| Nosler Nosler 61239 7mmPRC 175gr Nosler AccuBond Long-Range 20 Per Box/10 Case | SP | — | 175 gr | 3000 fps | 3497 ft·lb |
| Remington Ammunition Premier | — | — | 160 gr | 3000 fps | 3197 ft·lb |
| Remington Ammunition Remington Ammunition R20045 7mmPRC 175gr Core-Lokt Tipped 20 Per Box/10 Case | SP | — | 175 gr | — | — |
| Weatherby Select Plus | SP | — | 150 gr | 3050 fps | 3098 ft·lb |
| Weatherby Select Plus | — | — | 175 gr | 2925 fps | 3324 ft·lb |
| Weatherby Select Plus | — | — | 177 gr | 2925 fps | 3362 ft·lb |
Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.