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.300 PRC Ammo 2026: Hunting and Match Loads From the Makers

By Cole Harlan, EditorUpdated Nov 4, 2026How we verifyEditorial standards

We checked 10 current .300 PRC loads on Federal's, Hornady's and Berger's own product pages on November 4, 2026: 2 from Federal, 5 from Hornady and 3 from Berger. The bullet weights, velocities, energy figures, test barrels and statuses below are copied from the maker pages. We don't use retailer prices or third-party ballistics. This is a comparison of popular loads from 3 makers, not every .300 PRC load sold.

Grouping follows the usage label Federal prints on their own pages ("Big Game" or "Competition, Target Shooting"). Hornady, Nosler and Berger are listed in their own tables, because Hornady and Berger print no usage label, and Nosler uses a different one ("Deer Sized Game" or "Elk/Moose Sized Game"). The Cartridge column shows the name the maker page uses.

Hunting loads

These are the loads Federal label Big Game on their own pages. The labels read "Big Game" and "Big Game, Long Range". Figures are copied from each maker page.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Federal ELD-X	300 PRC	P300PRCELDX1	212 gr ELD-X	2,860 fps	3,850 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available
Federal Terminal Ascent	300 PRC	P300PRCTA3	210 gr Terminal Ascent	2,850 fps	3,787 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Available

Hornady loads

Hornady's pages show no usage label and no stock status on our capture, so these loads are listed by product line, such as Precision Hunter, Outfitter, American Whitetail and Match. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures from each page's ballistics table.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Hornady American Whitetail Tipped	300 PRC	82163	165 gr SST® American Whitetail® TIPPED	3,200 fps	3,751 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Match	300 PRC	82162	225 gr ELD® Match	2,810 fps	3,945 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Outfitter	300 PRC	82164	190 gr. CX® Outfitter®	3,000 fps	3,797 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Precision Hunter	300 PRC	82166	212 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter®	2,860 fps	3,850 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady V-Match	300 PRC	82168	174 gr ELD-VT® V-MATCH®	3,150 fps	3,833 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page

Berger loads

Berger's pages list a "20ct" part number, which we show as the item number and a 20-round box, and the muzzle velocity and energy from its specification list or ballistics table. They show no stock status.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Berger Elite Hunter	300 PRC	55010	205 gr Elite Hunter	2,985 fps	4,057 ft-lb	26 in	20	Discontinued
Berger Elite Hunter	300 PRC	55020	245 gr Elite Hunter	2,720 fps	4,025 ft-lb	26 in	20	No status shown on maker page
Berger Hybrid Target	300 PRC	55030	215 gr Hybrid Target	2,940 fps	4,127 ft-lb	26 in	20	No status shown on maker page

Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each maker's ballistics table. Test barrel is the length the maker lists. "Box" is the round count per box. Status is the maker's own wording on its product page, and it changes daily. All pages checked November 4, 2026.

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Loads in our table run from 165 gr to 245 gr. The lightest is Hornady American Whitetail Tipped (82163) and the heaviest is Berger Elite Hunter (55020). The fastest listed muzzle velocity is 3,200 fps, Hornady American Whitetail Tipped 165 gr (82163), from a 24 in test barrel. The highest listed muzzle energy is 4,127 ft-lb, Berger Hybrid Target 215 gr (55030), from a 26 in test barrel. Because test barrels differ or are not listed, compare across makers with care.

The makers label loads for game or for target use. They don't tell you one weight is right for a species. The right choice depends on bullet construction, range and your state's rules. Check your state hunting rules and your state wildlife agency before you buy.

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

Muzzle velocity depends on barrel length, so compare loads tested on the same barrel. Of the 10 loads, 5 list 24 in, 3 list 26 in, 2 list no test barrel. The loads with no test barrel are from Federal. A rifle with a shorter barrel than the maker's test barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. SAAMI's test barrel for rifle cartridges such as the .300 PRC is 24 in.

No barrel-length-velocity page exists yet for the .300 PRC. Our barrel length vs velocity data covers other cartridges. The closest we have is .300 Winchester Magnum barrel length data for the .300 Winchester Magnum, a different cartridge, so do not read its numbers as .300 PRC data.

.300 PRC: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "300 PRECISION RIFLE CARTRIDGE [300 PRC]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4, its centerfire rifle standard (approved Feb. 10, 2025). The cartridge drawing was issued 06/13/2018 and revised 02/17/2022. SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi, measured by transducer (the table shows 650 in psi/100). Crusher pressures are not established. Its reference velocity, measured at 15 feet from the SAAMI test barrel, is 2,800 fps for a 225 gr bullet. Cartridge overall length runs from 3.575 in minimum to 3.700 in maximum. Case length is 2.580 in (−.020), and bullet diameter is .3084 in (−.0030). Bore is .300 in and groove is .308 in, with 6 grooves and a twist of 1 in 8.50 in, right-hand (marked optional). The SAAMI velocity and pressure test barrel is 24.000 in (±.010) with 6 grooves and a 1:8.50 twist. Read the standard at the SAAMI Z299.4 PDF.

SAAMI says all standard rifle test barrels are 24 in long and that exterior ballistic data for centerfire rifle cartridges is based on that length. Its listed exceptions (7.62x39, 277 Sig Fury, 30 Carbine, 300 AAC Blackout, 300 HAM'R, 350 Legend, 350 Remington Magnum, 360 Buckhammer, 400 Legend and 44 Remington Magnum) do not include the .300 PRC.

Not yet verified

These makers and loads are not in the tables.

Winchester: we found no Winchester item for this cartridge in its sitemap. The Winchester rifle pages we opened for other calibers on Nov. 4 said "There is no ballistics data available at this time."
SIG Sauer: the maker's site returned an access error (403) to our automated check, and we did not verify its product pages.
Remington: Remington's rifle caliber menu lists no .300 PRC page, so no Remington .300 PRC load is in the table.
Barnes, Browning, Norma and others: not checked this round, so none are in the tables.
Nosler: we found no .300 PRC ammunition page in Nosler's sitemap, so no Nosler load is in the table.
Federal: Federal's custom-shop pages (FCS300PRCA) print no velocity or energy, and Federal's unprimed brass is a component, so none are in the tables. Federal's loads were found through its sitemap, caliber pages and site search, so a load missing from those would not be here.
Berger: item 55040 (217 gr Elite Hunter) is left out. Its ballistics table repeats the 2,800 fps and 3,395 ft-lb shown on Berger's 7mm PRC 195 gr page, and its specification list gives no muzzle velocity or energy.
Hornady: loads come from Hornady's product sitemap, so a load missing from that sitemap would not be in the table.
Test barrels and stock status: Federal pages list no test barrel on some loads, and Hornady's and Berger's pages list no stock status.

1 load in the tables carries a "Discontinued" badge or title on the maker page as of Nov. 4, 2026: Berger Elite Hunter 55010. We list them because the maker page still shows them.

Rifles for .300 PRC

The .300 PRC is a rifle cartridge, and the loads in the tables run from 165 gr to 245 gr. See also new rifle releases and the new hunting rifles of 2026.

Where to buy

We link only to maker pages, listed in the sources below. Federal and Berger show availability on their own product pages. Hornady's pages show none on our capture. We don't track retailer stock or prices. Before you order, check your state's ammunition rules, because some states require a background check or restrict shipping.

For more ammo, see .300 WSM ammo, .338 Lapua Magnum ammo, .300 Win Mag ammo, 7mm PRC ammo, 6.5 PRC ammo, .30-06 Springfield ammo, .308 Win ammo, the barrel length vs velocity data, new ammo for 2026 and all ammo releases.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAAMI maximum pressure for .300 PRC?

SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi for .300 PRC, measured by transducer, in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 (the table shows 650 in psi/100).

What grain is .300 PRC ammo?

In our tables the bullets run from 165 gr to 245 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your rifle is set up to shoot.

How fast is .300 PRC ammo?

In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 2,720 fps to 3,200 fps, and muzzle energies from 3,751 ft-lb to 4,127 ft-lb. Test barrels vary, and some maker pages list none. See the test barrel section of this guide.

What does test barrel mean?

It is the barrel length the maker used to measure the listed velocity. A shorter barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box.

Do you list prices or stock for .300 PRC ammo?

No. We link only to maker pages. Where a maker page shows a status, such as "Available" or "Currently Unavailable," we copy it as of Nov. 4, 2026. Hornady's and Berger's pages show none.

.300 PRC Ammo 2026: Hunting and Match Loads From the Makers

Hunting loads

Hornady loads

Berger loads

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

.300 PRC: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rifles for .300 PRC

Where to buy

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Keep exploring

Hunting loads

Hornady loads

Berger loads

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

.300 PRC: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rifles for .300 PRC

Where to buy

Related guides

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Keep exploring

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