7mm Prc Ballistics Chart Hornady
Hornady’s 7mm PRC is designed around long, heavy-for-caliber 7mm bullets. It is offered in factory ammunition for both hunting and precision shooting, including 160-grain CX, 175-grain ELD-X and 180-grain ELD Match options.
The 175-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter and 180-grain ELD Match have different published ballistic profiles. This guide presents their official Hornady charts separately, followed by ammunition specifications and ballistic-coefficient information.
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7mm PRC Hornady 175 Grain ELD-X Chart
The 175-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter is one of Hornady’s main hunting options for this cartridge. Its official product page provides the following figures from a 24-inch test barrel.
| Distance | Bullet Velocity | Bullet Energy | Trajectory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3,000 fps | 3,497 ft-lb | -1.5 in |
| 100 Yards | 2,861 fps | 3,181 ft-lb | +1.4 in |
| 200 Yards | 2,727 fps | 2,890 ft-lb | 0 in |
| 300 Yards | 2,597 fps | 2,620 ft-lb | -6.0 in |
| 400 Yards | 2,470 fps | 2,371 ft-lb | -17.2 in |
| 500 Yards | 2,347 fps | 2,141 ft-lb | -34.2 in |
Load: 175-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter
Hornady item: 80712
7mm PRC 180 Grain ELD Match Chart
The 180-grain ELD Match is Hornady’s match ammunition option for the 7mm PRC. It has a slightly lower listed muzzle velocity than the 175-grain ELD-X, but its heavier bullet and aerodynamic design produce a different downrange profile.
| Distance | Bullet Velocity | Bullet Energy | Trajectory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2,975 fps | 3,439 ft-lb | -1.5 in |
| 100 Yards | 2,855 fps | 3,168 ft-lb | +1.4 in |
| 200 Yards | 2,739 fps | 2,915 ft-lb | 0 in |
| 300 Yards | 2,626 fps | 2,679 ft-lb | -6.0 in |
| 400 Yards | 2,516 fps | 2,459 ft-lb | -17.1 in |
| 500 Yards | 2,408 fps | 2,253 ft-lb | -33.7 in |
Load: 180-grain ELD Match
Hornady item: 80711
Both tables use Hornady’s published 24-inch test barrel data.
Hornady 7mm PRC Factory Ammunition
Hornady’s official product range includes three factory-loaded 7mm PRC options.
| Factory Load | Bullet Weight | Bullet Design | Item Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outfitter | 160 gr | CX | 80713 |
| Precision Hunter | 175 gr | ELD-X | 80712 |
| Match | 180 gr | ELD Match | 80711 |
The three bullet designs serve different purposes. CX is a copper-alloy bullet, ELD-X is designed for hunting performance, and ELD Match is intended for precision shooting.
Hornady 7mm PRC BC Chart
Hornady publishes G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients for its ELD-X and ELD Match bullets at three Mach references.
| Bullet | Mach 2.25 G1 | Mach 2.25 G7 | Mach 2.0 G1 | Mach 2.0 G7 | Mach 1.75 G1 | Mach 1.75 G7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 gr ELD-X | 0.689 | 0.347 | 0.683 | 0.343 | 0.678 | 0.341 |
| 180 gr ELD Match* | 0.777 | 0.391 | 0.748 | 0.376 | 0.731 | 0.368 |
The 180-grain ELD Match figures above use the 1-in-8.75-inch twist reference.
What Do the Hornady 7mm PRC Numbers Mean?
Velocity
Velocity is the speed of the bullet, measured in feet per second. The Hornady 175-grain ELD-X starts at 3,000 fps, while the 180-grain ELD Match starts at 2,975 fps.
Energy
Energy is measured in foot-pounds and describes the kinetic energy of the projectile. Hornady lists 3,497 ft-lb for the 175-grain ELD-X at the muzzle and 2,141 ft-lb at 500 yards.
Trajectory
Trajectory is the bullet’s path in relation to the sighting reference. The published Hornady charts show a 200-yard zero. The 175-grain ELD-X has a trajectory figure of -34.2 inches at 500 yards.
Ballistic Coefficient
Ballistic coefficient measures aerodynamic efficiency. Hornady provides G1 and G7 values at different velocity references because a bullet’s BC can change as it slows down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hornady 7mm PRC 175-grain ELD-X muzzle velocity?
Hornady publishes a muzzle velocity of 3,000 fps for its 175-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter load.
What is the Hornady 7mm PRC 180-grain ELD Match muzzle velocity?
The published muzzle velocity is 2,975 fps.
What is the 7mm PRC 175-grain ELD-X ballistic coefficient?
Its published Mach 2.25 values are 0.689 G1 and 0.347 G7.
How much energy does Hornady 7mm PRC have at the muzzle?
The 175-grain ELD-X load is listed at 3,497 ft-lb, while the 180-grain ELD Match is listed at 3,439 ft-lb.
What is the 500-yard velocity of Hornady 7mm PRC?
The 175-grain ELD-X is listed at 2,347 fps, while the 180-grain ELD Match is listed at 2,408 fps.
What is the 500-yard trajectory of the 175-grain ELD-X?
Hornady lists -34.2 inches in its published trajectory chart.
Does Hornady make a 160-grain 7mm PRC load?
Yes. The 160-grain CX Outfitter is part of Hornady’s 7mm PRC ammunition range.
Is the 7mm PRC a hunting or match cartridge?
Hornady offers factory ammunition for both applications. Its 175-grain ELD-X is a hunting load, while the 180-grain ELD Match is designed for precision shooting.
What is the test barrel length for Hornady 7mm PRC ammunition?
Hornady specifies a 24-inch test barrel on the published 175-grain ELD-X and 180-grain ELD Match product pages.
Why do the 175-grain ELD-X and 180-grain ELD Match have different ballistic charts?
They have different bullet weights, shapes, ballistic coefficients and factory load specifications. These differences affect velocity, energy and trajectory, so their published figures should be kept separate.
