7mm PRC ammo

[Clark8907]

Hell friends...recently got a new 7mm PRC I plan on taking with me back to Limcroma in May. Was curious what people's thoughts were on the 160gr Hornady CX bullets out of this gun? I usually take my 300 with 168gr Barnes TTSX, but wanted a shorter barreled lighter gun, so went with the Bergara Crest in 7 PRC.

Just looking for comments on people who have used the CX and the results they observed with that bullet. If the gun doesn't shoot to my liking with CX, I will more than likely load up some TTSX or LRX. Appreciate your time and insight!

 

[AZDAVE]

I have shot a few animals with the 120 gr 6.5 and my wife has shot 10 animals with the 185 GMX in her 338. The bulle6ts have held together perfectly and the few recovered look like a bullet advertisement. I wouldn't have any reservations using a 160 CX in your 7PRC or a 7 REM MAG

 

[Clark8907]

I have shot a few animals with the 120 gr 6.5 and my wife has shot 10 animals with the 185 GMX in her 338. The bulle6ts have held together perfectly and the few recovered look like a bullet advertisement. I wouldn't have any reservations using a 160 CX in your 7PRC or a 7 REM MAG

Was kind of my thoughts as well. My buddy took a 300 PRC last year and shot 190gr CX and they did great. I shot 168gr Barnes TTSX out of my 300 and they did really well too. Was just looking to try something a little different I guess.

 

[Visualeyes]

I used factory 162gr ELD-x ammo with my 28 Nosler last April. 10 animals up to Blue Wildebeest size at ranges from 90yds (warthog) to 712yds (Nyala) with devastating results. Most shots beyond 300yds. I'd say Hornady's 175gr ELD-X would be even more impressive, and would ballistically very similar in performance to the 7PRC. All but a blesbuck (450yds and turned as I shot) were 1 shot, no track kills. I will say shot placement is more critical with that bullet design but if you can get that pill in to the diaphragm it turns everything in to mush.
I developed a laser accurate load with the Berger 180gr VLD but didn't like its performance on a cow elk. It penciled right through her so I went with factory.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I'd look at the 175 gr too.