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Anyone using one of these ?
I may have to re-barrel my 300WM and thinking of options
7 PRC same case rim diameter as 300WM
I appreciate the licencing will be a PITA but thinking about the cartridge choice
One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save money
Posted : 07/01/2026 10:07 pm
One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save money
The powder would probably be different, but bullets might used in both, depending on barrel twist and intent.
Primers could be used in both, except if one wants/needs to use magnum primers in the larger PRC case.
There is not much to save because the most expenses are calibre specific, or basically equal for both calibres.
Posted : 08/01/2026 3:14 am
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https://www.agrimark.co.za/product/howa-rifle-ba-7prc-hb-26in-tc
Thanks
Yes I saw that one - appears the special reduced price only works in selected stores .. CERES and UPINGTON
Posted : 08/01/2026 4:09 am
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One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save money
The powder would probably be different, but bullets might used in both, depending on barrel twist and intent.
Primers could be used in both, except if one wants/needs to use magnum primers in the larger PRC case.
There is not much to save because the most expenses are calibre specific, or basically equal for both calibres.
A bit of saving IF your other rifle was 223 , 6.5 , or 30 calibre
Dies would of course be different - although 7x64 has been around for a long time so could get purchased used
Not sure if HOWA does a 7x64 ? - they do do a 7mm-08
Posted : 08/01/2026 4:13 am
I have a 7x64 built on a P14 action. A wonderful calibre and mostly chambered by Euopean manufacturers (Sako, Tikka, Mauser, CZ)
I would suggest a 7-08 as a second rifle as that is much easier to obtain in South Africa. Many more manufacturers have that in their line. An Ackley conversion would be the optimum for a reloader.
Posted : 08/01/2026 5:54 am
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I have a 7x64 built on a P14 action. A wonderful calibre and mostly chambered by Euopean manufacturers (Sako, Tikka, Mauser, CZ)
I would suggest a 7-08 as a second rifle as that is much easier to obtain in South Africa. Many more manufacturers have that in their line. An Ackley conversion would be the optimum for a reloader.
Hi ,
Who did your P14 conversion ?
P14 was for the British 303 - a rimmed cartridge
P17 was for the American 30-06 rimless
Although one sees more P14's in SA than P17's
An old one not too expensive but all the necessary modification - another story
Posted : 09/01/2026 3:45 am
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I have a 7x64 built on a P14 action.
You may find this interesting
Last formal military unit using the P17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy45pnl9WwY
Also f0r .. GLOCK lovers
Posted : 09/01/2026 6:03 am
One could use the 7PRC as a target rifle and have a 7mm-08 or 7x64 for hunting using similar reloading components - to save money
The powder would probably be different, but bullets might used in both, depending on barrel twist and intent.
Primers could be used in both, except if one wants/needs to use magnum primers in the larger PRC case.
There is not much to save because the most expenses are calibre specific, or basically equal for both calibres.
A bit of saving IF your other rifle was 223 , 6.5 , or 30 calibre
Dies would of course be different - although 7x64 has been around for a long time so could get purchased used
Not sure if HOWA does a 7x64 ? - they do do a 7mm-08
Howa doesn't do a 7x64 but they may have done a run of 280Rem, which is for all practical purposes the same cartridge with an American name. Anyway it's a moot point because we don't get it in SA.
I think the 7mm is the pick of the PRC cartridges.
Posted : 09/01/2026 9:08 am
7x64 = 270 Win for all practical purposes.
Posted : 09/01/2026 11:11 am
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7x64 = 270 Win for all practical purposes.
SORRY .. 😮
280 REMINGTON ... 270 WINCHESTER is the Treeman special flavour .... 🙂
ALL based off the very old 30-06
Posted : 09/01/2026 8:39 pm
That .280 must the surely be better.
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Therefore I am me.
Posted : 10/01/2026 11:27 am
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That .280 must the surely be better.
The 280 AI = Ackley Improved NOT "Artificial Intelligence" is a very popular round with a loyal following
Also see the Sherman wildcats
Posted : 11/01/2026 12:09 am
That .280 must the surely be better.
The 280 AI = Ackley Improved NOT "Artificial Intelligence" is a very popular round with a loyal following
Also see the Sherman wildcats
308 Win leads to 7-08, and it is a good cartridge.
30-06 leads to 280 Rem (7-06) - it only makes sense.
Posted : 11/01/2026 1:26 am