{"id":930,"date":"2023-05-06T11:54:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T11:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=930"},"modified":"2023-05-06T11:54:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T11:54:10","slug":"review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=930","title":{"rendered":"Review: Hornady 300 PRC \u2014 The Ultimate Long-Range Caliber?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/\">Home<\/a> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/category\/ammunition\/\">Ammunition<\/a> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Review: Hornady 300 PRC \u2014 The Ultimate Long-Range Caliber?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>The first time I tangled with the 300 PRC it was just being introduced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/hornady\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hornady ammunition<\/a>. At that time, the .300 Win. Mag. was being retrofitted into sniper rifles used by the U.S. Army in the \u2018sand box.\u2019 However, the latest rage on the internet and in the backcountry at that time was the Norma .300 Magnum. It seemed that every place you looked someone was offering a new high-performance, long-range cartridge of one type or another.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/hornady-precision-hunter-.300-prc-ammunition-20-rounds-eld-x-212-grains\/FC-090255821666.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">300 PRC<\/a> was an offshoot of this activity, and for the most part, it was a direct link to the 6.5mm PRC, 6mm PRC, and other up-gunned cartridge offerings by Hornady. PRC, as such, stands for Precision Rifle Cartridge. Therefore, the buyer should expect more from this round than what was offered previously by any of the major ammunition manufacturers and designers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"384\" height=\"576\" alt=\"LP Brezny perched on a rock with three long-range rifles chambered in .300 Win. Mag., 300 PRC, and .338 Lapua\" class=\"wp-image-87641 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=384%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"384\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=384%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"LP Brezny perched on a rock with three long-range rifles chambered in .300 Win. Mag., 300 PRC, and .338 Lapua\" class=\"wp-image-87641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The author with long-range rifles. Left Ruger Hawkeye .300 Win. Mag., center Ruger Precision 300 PRC, and left Ruger Precision .338 Lapua. At Ballistics Research &amp; Development we know long range. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Based on the .375 Ruger necked down to a .30 caliber round, this Hornady development was designed from the rim forward as a do-it-all long-range cartridge. With its long neck measuring 1.12 inches, the cartridge case is capable of accepting any high-performance bullet currently offered. Hornady offers a pair of factory-loaded offerings to compliment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/reloading\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handloader<\/a> bullets for the cartridge in target and big game designs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rdf_may23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rdf_may23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>When taking on this cartridge, as applied to a current production or custom built rifle, some basic understanding of the cartridge\u2019s ballistics is a must. Flying blind is not the best idea when the ammo costs (even handloaded) are off the charts\u2026 and getting hits on steel targets at ranges of 1,500 yards to one mile is in and of itself the work of a serious riflemen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/rebate-central.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/win_targetammo_rebate_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/win_targetammo_rebate_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The skill level for this type of shooting is trained into a shooter and trained hard. The use of specialized ammunition such as the 300 PRC\u2019s ELR bullet makes for a unique experience in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/cartridge-selection-long-range-shooting-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long-range shooting<\/a>. This is not your dad\u2019s old venison-harvesting rifle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>300 PRC Ballistics<\/h2>\n<p>While in some cases ballistics is a boring subject, in this area of shooting it is everything. Lacking a solid knowledge of just how your bullet is going to perform is a major mistake, and the shooter is better off staying away from long-range shooting systems all together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The correct ballistic data can be obtained using special apps that you can get on your smart phone or home computer. You\u2019ll then need to print the information using a filing system covering a variety of loads for your long-range <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rifle<\/a>. I use a combination of both. I like to first generate the load data on paper. Then, on a given day, I can plug in the exact weather conditions for the time I will be shooting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Ruger Precision 300 PRC rifle and German GPO scope under test at long-range targets\" class=\"wp-image-87644 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruger Precision 300 PRC rifle and German GPO scope under test at long-range targets\" class=\"wp-image-87644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ruger Precision 300 PRC and German GPO scope under test at long-range targets. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In terms of the 300 PRC, you have a cartridge with a bullet BC of 0.663 (that is very high) and designed by Hornady to perform well both on game, barricade objects in area fire control (military, police) and steel target shooting. I was at the final testing and design review of the Hornady ELD bullet at the point of the projectiles were release to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Few have any idea of the amount of work that goes into a new bullet project. The Hornady ELD, when tacked on to the 300 PRC, is a total work of long-range art. We I first encountered the ELD, I shot it with shooter spotter teams out to 1,500 yards, using .300 Win. Mags at the time. The performance of the bullet was nothing less than outstanding. I have covered this because the exact bullet being used can be a major consideration when pushing bullets into the next county.<\/p>\n<h2>Data for a Long Shot<\/h2>\n<p>In effect, when shooting long range, a hunter owns a valley. A steel or paper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/range-gear\/targets\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">target<\/a> shooter owns everything out to a mile, sometimes more. At a range of 1,800 yards, the 300 PRC is still above transonic velocities. (1,197 fps). That means the bullet is still stable in flight and clearly quite capable of range extension well beyond a mile. My data base ends at 1,760 yards (one miles), but there is data available being computer generated that shows additional long-range performance patterns as applied to the 300 PRC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"LP Brezny with a paper target showing a 200-yard group from a 300 PRC gun\" class=\"wp-image-87637 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"LP Brezny with a paper target showing a 200-yard group from a 300 PRC gun\" class=\"wp-image-87637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>200-yard group with a 450-yard second zero. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>When taking on the 300 PRC, the shooter needs to not only develop the basic ballistics profile of the bullet being used, but also bullet drop and sight adjustments at varied distances. For the most part, the \u2018rule of 600\u2019 kicks in here. I wrote this extensively in two of my long range books. It deals with the fact that regardless of the cartridge brand or type, after 600 yards many of them (if not all) start to look a great deal alike in terms of performance.<\/p>\n<p>At the point where the 300 PRC starts to require some extensive click adjustments while using Hornady ammunition with the ELD bullet, is at (or close to) 400 yards. At that point, a dope card (Data of Previous Engagement) needs to be produced, and range settings for your MOA or MRAD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scope<\/a> turret adjustments need to be recorded. The dope card will then be taped to the rifle receiver or stock.<\/p>\n<p>While every range is not required in terms of listing exact scope settings, major distances are. With the 300 PRC, you should have data for each 400-yard segment \u2014 as a minimum \u2014 to the range limit you intend to shoot. When hunting coyotes and related targets at long ranges, I often mark my exact click adjustments on a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/computer-data-how-to-develop-dope-for-long-range-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dope card<\/a> for each range from 300\u2013600 yards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table Ballistics Calculator: Range one mile. Based on Hornady Ballistics Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3>Range<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\n<h3>Velocity FPS<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\n<h3>Trajectory \u2014 inches<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\n<h3>Come Up<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\n<h3>MOA Up \u2014 MILS<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,860<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-1.5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>400<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,380<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-25.2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>600<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,159<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-71.9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11.4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,754<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-262<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1,500<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,337<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-769.1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">49<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1,750<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,181<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-1,191.6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption>Ballistic data for the 300 PRC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For steel target shooting, I rely on my data book which holds my scope turret dope adjustments to a full mile. I have seen a hunting partner make a successful long range varmint shot out to 1,000 yards. The exact ballistics dope was applied using scope click adjustments. I am not saying this is an easy shot, but it is possible by way of the 300 PRC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rdf_may23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rdf_may23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n&lt;<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rdf_may23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rdf_may23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The following is a printout I made by way of putting in information for my exact location during a hunt. My elevation was 3,000 feet, which affected the terminal ballistics of my bullet in flight. Air temperature, which is critical, was put into my program illustrated here at 59 degrees F. The colder the air, the more resistance the bullet faces. Compensating for environmental conditions when calculating bullet drop is critical when making a long-range shot.<\/p>\n<p>Here you can see out to about a mile that the 300 PRC can make the trip and do as well as any of the ultra-long-range rifle cartridges. A point in fact is that the 300 PRC carries far less baggage than almost all other cartridges in the category. With that being noted, it blows my mind why the U.S. military did not select this as a go-to sniper cartridge over a foreign brand when applied to combat snipers. The current choice being the Norma .300 Magnum is far more limited in terms of maintaining a steady flow of ammunition available on the battlefield, as well as retaining less \u2018bugs\u2019 in the world of internal and external ballistics performance profiles. However, that is in fact a subject best left for another day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Please be advised that I have tried to take an objective approach to the Hornady 300 PRC, and I know full well that there are ardent fans of many other cartridges that do solid work on targets, as far away as three miles. Every cartridge has its pros and cons, but this Hornady introduction into the world of long-range shooting was developed in response to the increased interest in shooting distance with high-performance rifles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Three hunters holding coyotes - one of which was shot a 300 yards with a 300 PRC\" class=\"wp-image-87640 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Three hunters holding coyotes - one of which was shot a 300 yards with a 300 PRC\" class=\"wp-image-87640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The hunter on the far right shooting a Ruger Precision .300 Win. Mag. 800-yard coyote. The game is changing due to the advanced guns and loads offered today. The 300 PRC only advances the game of extended-range shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 300 PRC is friendly to handload. The cartridge retains good barrel life. It is not over-bored as some others are. By using the .375 Ruger\u2019s parent case pressure, barrel wear is kept to a minimum.<\/p>\n<p>The 300 PRC is recoil friendly in the right rifle. It is offered in both big game conventional hunting rifles and static shooting in chassis long-range rifles. In this area, I shot a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ruger\/firearms\/rifles\/?brand=Ruger&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruger<\/a> Precision that carried a dry weight of 20.35 pounds, with the long-range Tract Ultra HD Toric 4-20x50mm glass sight. Shooting from a portable benchrest, and a lightweight bag rest, I have put this rifle and paired Hornady ELD fodder through extensive long-range drills including simulated military police barricade and structure\/area interdiction.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Are you a long-range shooter? What\u2019s your longest shot? What\u2019s your favorite cartridge for shooting at extended distance? How does the 300 PRC compare to your longe range go-to? Share your answers in the comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Ruger Precision rifle chambered in 300 Prc with the stock in the folded position\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87636 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87636\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Ruger Precision rifle chambered in 300 Prc with the stock in the folded position\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87636\" data-id=\"87636\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6243.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ruger Precision 300 PRC, folded stock, and scoped for one-mile work. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Over the shooter's shoulder view of targets at one mile\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87638 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87638\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Over the shooter's shoulder view of targets at one mile\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87638\" data-id=\"87638\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6248.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Long-range targets lined up on the far side of a stock dam. Shots that hit and splash (if short) make for fast reaction time regarding elevation adjustments. However, the Hornady ELD Match ammunition tended to slap steel on every round down range. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Ruger Precision Rifle in .300 PRC on a shooting bench with hearing protection, ammunition, and shooting bags\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87643 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87643\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Ruger Precision Rifle in .300 PRC on a shooting bench with hearing protection, ammunition, and shooting bags\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87643\" data-id=\"87643\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6844.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Ruger Precision 300 PRC proved its mettle on the firing line and was among the best the author has fired.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"LP Brezny doning hearing protection with a Ruger Precision in 300 PRC on the shooting bench\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87639 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87639\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"LP Brezny doning hearing protection with a Ruger Precision in 300 PRC on the shooting bench\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87639\" data-id=\"87639\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6249.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The author on a one-mile long-range course with Ruger Precision and 300 PRC. Targets, line of junk cars about 1,400 yards down range. This rifle should be in the Ukraine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"384\" height=\"576\" alt=\"LP Brezny perched on a rock with three long-range rifles chambered in .300 Win. Mag., 300 PRC, and .338 Lapua\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87641 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87641\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=384%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"384\" height=\"576\" alt=\"LP Brezny perched on a rock with three long-range rifles chambered in .300 Win. Mag., 300 PRC, and .338 Lapua\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87641\" data-id=\"87641\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=384%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6823.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The author with long-range rifles. Left Ruger Hawkeye .300 Win. Mag., center Ruger Precision 300 PRC, and left Ruger Precision .338 Lapua. At Ballistics Research &amp; Development we know long range. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Three hunters holding coyotes - one of which was shot a 300 yards with a 300 PRC\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87640 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87640\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Three hunters holding coyotes - one of which was shot a 300 yards with a 300 PRC\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87640\" data-id=\"87640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6510.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The hunter on the far right shooting a Ruger Precision .300 Win. Mag. 800-yard coyote. The game is changing due to the advanced guns and loads offered today. The 300 PRC only advances the game of extended-range shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"LP Brezny with a paper target showing a 200-yard group from a 300 PRC gun\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87637 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87637\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"LP Brezny with a paper target showing a 200-yard group from a 300 PRC gun\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87637\" data-id=\"87637\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6247.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">200-yard group with a 450-yard second zero. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"384\" height=\"576\" alt=\"300 PRC Hornady ELD MATCH with a DOPE chart on a shooting bench\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87642 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87642\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?resize=384%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"384\" height=\"576\" alt=\"300 PRC Hornady ELD MATCH with a DOPE chart on a shooting bench\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87642\" data-id=\"87642\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?resize=384%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6843.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">At a range of 1,800 yards, the 300 PRC is still above transonic velocities. (1,197 fps). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Ruger Precision 300 PRC rifle and German GPO scope under test at long-range targets\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87644 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-id=\"87644\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Ruger Precision 300 PRC rifle and German GPO scope under test at long-range targets\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-87644\" data-id=\"87644\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/300-PRC_6845.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Ruger Precision 300 PRC and German GPO scope under test at long-range targets. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=review-hornady-300-prc-the-ultimate-long-range-caliber\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u00bb Ammunition \u00bb Review: Hornady 300 PRC \u2014 The Ultimate Long-Range Caliber? 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