Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More! · John McAdams

369: 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag Caliber Comparison

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John McAdams dives into the 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag debate, revealing which cartridge he'd choose for any big game hunt.

This episode is a detailed comparison of the 7mm Remington Magnum and the newer 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC) for big game hunting. Host John McAdams, an experienced hunter and ballistic analyst, leads the discussion. He bases his analysis on three years of personal field and range testing with both cartridges. McAdams states there is tremendous overlap in the capabilities of the two cartridges for hunting. He views the 7mm PRC as a refinement of the 7mm magnum concept rather than a complete replacement. The host details specific situations where he believes each cartridge holds a distinct advantage. He acknowledges current velocity issues he has observed with the 7mm PRC that inform his perspective. McAdams has personally used the 7mm PRC extensively on hunts over the past three years. He is on a mission to hunt with every available factory load for the 7mm PRC. So far, he has successfully taken game with approximately half of the commercial 7mm PRC ammunition options. A key insight is that McAdams would not hesitate to hunt any animal with a 7mm Rem Mag that he would also hunt with a 7mm PRC. He argues the newer cartridge's advantages must be weighed against its potential shortcomings. The analysis suggests the choice between them often comes down to specific hunting scenarios and shooter preferences. McAdams promises to share detailed field experiences with various 7mm PRC loads in a subsequent episode. He frames the final decision for a hunter as determining whether the 7mm PRC's benefits are "worth the squeeze" compared to the established 7mm Rem Mag. The tone is educational and analytical, grounded in the host's firsthand empirical data. The style is conversational and direct, aimed at providing practical guidance. This episode is ideal for hunters, long-range shooters, and ballistic enthusiasts considering a new rifle in a 7mm magnum caliber. Listeners seeking a purely narrative hunting story or those uninterested in technical cartridge comparisons might find it less engaging.

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