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7mm PRC Ammo 2026: Hunting and Match Loads From the Makers

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

We checked 13 current 7mm PRC loads on Federal's, Hornady's, Nosler's and Berger's own product pages on November 4, 2026: 5 from Federal, 4 from Hornady, 2 from Nosler and 2 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 4 makers, not every 7mm 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, 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 Berger Elite Hunter	7MM PRC	P7PRCEH1	195 gr Berger	2,760 fps	3,298 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Currently Unavailable
Federal ELD-X	7MM PRC	P7PRCELDX1	175 gr ELD-X	3,000 fps	3,497 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Currently Unavailable
Federal Fusion Tipped Rifle	7MM PRC	F7PRCTFS2	175 gr Fusion Tipped	2,925 fps	3,324 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Currently Unavailable
Federal Terminal Ascent	7MM PRC	P7PRCTA1	155 gr Terminal Ascent	3,100 fps	3,307 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Currently Unavailable
Federal Terminal Ascent	7MM PRC	P7PRCTA3	170 gr Terminal Ascent	2,950 fps	3,285 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Currently Unavailable

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	7mm PRC	80714	154 gr SST® American Whitetail® TIPPED	3,030 fps	3,139 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Match	7mm PRC	80711	180 gr ELD® Match	2,975 fps	3,439 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Outfitter	7mm PRC	80713	160 gr CX® Outfitter®	3,000 fps	3,197 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page
Hornady Precision Hunter	7mm PRC	80712	175 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter®	3,000 fps	3,497 ft-lb	24 in	20	Not listed on maker page

Nosler loads

Nosler lists a use line on each page ("Deer Sized Game" or "Elk/Moose Sized Game"). The status is from Nosler's online store. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each page's ballistics table.

Load	Cartridge	Item #	Bullet	Muzzle velocity	Muzzle energy	Test barrel	Box	Maker status (Nov. 4)
Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond	7mm PRC	61242	160 gr AccuBond	3,031 fps	3,264 ft-lb	24 in	20	In stock (Nosler store)
Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond Long Range	7mm PRC	61239	175 gr AccuBond Long Range	3,000 fps	3,497 ft-lb	Not listed on maker page	20	Out of stock (Nosler store)

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	7mm PRC	52810	175 gr Elite Hunter	2,920 fps	3,314 ft-lb	24 in	20	No status shown on maker page
Berger Elite Hunter	7mm PRC	52820	195 gr Elite Hunter	2,800 fps	3,395 ft-lb	24 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 154 gr to 195 gr. The lightest is Hornady American Whitetail Tipped (80714) and the heaviest is Federal Berger Elite Hunter (P7PRCEH1). The fastest listed muzzle velocity is 3,100 fps, Federal Terminal Ascent 155 gr (P7PRCTA1), with no test barrel listed. The highest listed muzzle energy is 3,497 ft-lb, Federal ELD-X 175 gr (P7PRCELDX1), with no test barrel listed. 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 13 loads, 7 list 24 in, 6 list no test barrel. The loads with no test barrel are from Federal and Nosler. 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 7mm PRC is 24 in.

No barrel-length-velocity page exists yet for the 7mm PRC. Our barrel length vs velocity data covers other cartridges. The closest we have is 7mm Remington Magnum barrel length data for the 7mm Remington Magnum, a different cartridge, so do not read its numbers as 7mm PRC data.

7mm PRC: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "7MM PRECISION RIFLE CARTRIDGE [7MM PRC]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4, its centerfire rifle standard (approved Feb. 10, 2025). The cartridge drawing was issued 06/07/2022 and shows no revision date. 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 2,950 fps for a 180 gr bullet. Cartridge overall length runs from 3.090 in minimum to 3.340 in maximum. Case length is 2.280 in (−.020), and bullet diameter is .2844 in (−.0030). Bore is .277 in and groove is .284 in, with 6 grooves and a twist of 1 in 8.00 in, right-hand (marked optional). The SAAMI velocity and pressure test barrel is 24.000 in (±.010) with 6 grooves and a 1:8.00 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 7mm 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 7mm PRC page, so no Remington 7mm PRC load is in the table.
Barnes, Browning, Norma and others: not checked this round, so none are in the tables.
Federal: Federal's loads were found through its sitemap, caliber page and site search, so a load missing from those would not be here.
Berger: item 52820 (195 gr) lists no muzzle velocity in its specification list, so the 2,800 fps comes from its ballistics table. The specification list does show the 3,395 ft-lb 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 and Nosler pages list no test barrel on some loads, and Hornady's and Berger's pages list no stock status.

Rifles for 7mm PRC

The 7mm PRC is a rifle cartridge, and the loads in the tables run from 154 gr to 195 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 Nosler show availability on their own product pages (Nosler shows it in its online store). Hornady and Berger'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 .280 Remington ammo, 7mm-08 Remington ammo, 7mm Rem Mag ammo, 6.5 PRC ammo, .300 PRC ammo, .300 Win Mag ammo, .30-06 Springfield 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 7mm PRC?

SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 65,000 psi for 7mm PRC, measured by transducer, in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 (the table shows 650 in psi/100).

What grain is 7mm PRC ammo?

In our tables the bullets run from 154 gr to 195 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your rifle is set up to shoot.

How fast is 7mm PRC ammo?

In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 2,760 fps to 3,100 fps, and muzzle energies from 3,139 ft-lb to 3,497 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 7mm 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.

7mm PRC Ammo 2026: Hunting and Match Loads From the Makers

Hunting loads

Hornady loads

Nosler loads

Berger loads

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

7mm PRC: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rifles for 7mm PRC

Where to buy

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Keep exploring

Hunting loads

Hornady loads

Nosler loads

Berger loads

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

7mm PRC: what SAAMI lists

Not yet verified

Rifles for 7mm PRC

Where to buy

Related guides

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Keep exploring

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