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And this process lead us to the relatively new offering from Hornady, the 7mm PRC. This issue we’ll continue to put our custom 7mm PRC through its paces developing loads with a wider range of projectiles. This rifle is based on a Tikka T3x action with a fluted Hardy barrel and a DPT magnum can
We’ve now bedded it into the prototype of our new carbon fibre stock for Tikkas, with the highest comb that will still clear the bolt handle - without having to go to an adjustable comb version with the extra weight that always adds. We’ve also added one of our favourite lightweight long range scopes – the Swarovski 3.518x44 Z5. This rifle now weighs 7.125 pounds scoped, which is about our target weight for a 24” ultralight mountain rifle.
with its 22” Proof Research carbon fibre barrel that Andrew shot a hind with last issue, andas well. There are also some new factory loads from Federal, including a couple with their own Terminal Ascent bonded core projectiles – a 155gn and 170gn. Unfortunately these aren’t available in time for this article, but they also load the 175gn ELD-X through a collaboration with Hornady, which as you know is one of my favourite 7mm hunting projectiles.
