300 Win Mag Vs 7 PRC: You Won't Believe The Winner

Published on August 27, 2025
Duration: 11:02

This video compares the 7 PRC and 300 Win Mag cartridges through a series of penetration tests involving steel and wood, as well as a water jug test. The presenter, an experienced shooter, found the 300 Win Mag consistently outperformed the 7 PRC in terms of hole size and penetration depth across these specific tests, contrary to his initial expectations.

Quick Summary

In penetration tests involving quarter-inch mild steel and four inches of wood, the 300 Win Mag consistently outperformed the 7 PRC. The 300 Win Mag created larger impact holes in steel and successfully penetrated both wood and steel, while the 7 PRC failed to fully penetrate the steel in one test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 7 PRC vs 300 Win Mag
  2. 00:14300 Win Mag: The Long Range King
  3. 01:03Side-by-Side Comparison Setup
  4. 01:50Test 1: Steel Plate Penetration (7 PRC)
  5. 02:14Test 1: Steel Plate Penetration (300 Win Mag)
  6. 03:09Test 2: Wood & Steel Penetration Setup
  7. 03:45Test 2: Wood & Steel (300 Win Mag)
  8. 04:06Test 2: Wood & Steel (7 PRC)
  9. 05:52Rifle Details: 7 PRC (Savage 110)
  10. 06:56Rifle Details: 300 Win Mag
  11. 08:22Test 3: Water Jug & Wood Penetration
  12. 08:39Test 3: Water Jug (7 PRC)
  13. 08:52Test 3: Water Jug (300 Win Mag)
  14. 09:36Final Comparison & Verdict
  15. 10:52Conclusion & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 7 PRC and 300 Win Mag perform in steel plate penetration tests?

In tests with quarter-inch mild steel at 50 yards, the 300 Win Mag consistently created larger impact holes than the 7 PRC, suggesting greater energy transfer and a more significant impact on the steel.

Which cartridge, 7 PRC or 300 Win Mag, penetrated better through wood and steel?

When shooting through four inches of solid wood followed by quarter-inch mild steel, the 300 Win Mag successfully penetrated both materials. The 7 PRC, however, failed to fully penetrate the steel plate in this test.

What were the results of the water jug penetration test comparing 7 PRC and 300 Win Mag?

The water jug test showed the 300 Win Mag more effectively obliterating the jug and demonstrating better overall penetration through the subsequent wood backstop compared to the 7 PRC.

Does the 7 PRC offer more penetration than the 300 Win Mag?

Based on the specific penetration tests conducted in this video (steel, wood, and water jugs), the 300 Win Mag demonstrated superior penetration capabilities compared to the 7 PRC.

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