6.8 Western vs. 7mm PRC
Backcountry Hunting Podcast · Joseph von Benedikt
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Show Notes
These two new-fangled cartridges are arguably the best all-purpose hunting rounds introduced in the past 20 years. Which is best, 6.8 Western or 7 PRC?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the advantages of each cartridge, including:
- Best effectiveness on a broad spectrum of non-dangerous game
- Adaptability for different types of terrain and hunting
- Which makes for the best mountain rifle
- Which is most efficient in short barrels for use with a suppressor
- Which has the least recoil for the performance provided
- How available factory rifles and ammo are for each
- How available brass and component bullets are for each
In the end, we draw some conclusions and give real-world scenarios showcasing situations in which each comes out superior. This one was fun, folks... ENJOY!
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