sniper · bolt-action | United States
| Caliber | .300 PRC |
|---|---|
| Barrel | 660 mm (26.0 in) |
| Weight | 3583 g (126.4 oz, manufacturer figure) |
| Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Action | bolt-action |
| Manufacturer | Christensen |
| Country | United States |
The Christensen Arms MPR .300 PRC is a bolt-action sniper chambered in .300 PRC, built by Christensen in United States. From its 660 mm (26.0 in) barrel, Federal Terminal Ascent, 300 PRC, Terminal Ascent (210 gr SP) leaves the muzzle at about 2850 fps (869 m/s). Zeroed at 100 m, the bullet drops 106 mm by 200 m with 4095 J (3020 ft-lb) left. At the muzzle that is enough to defeat Drywall, Plate Glass, Pine Wood, Brick and Kevlar NIJ IIIA, and not enough for AR500 Steel. It feeds from a 3-round magazine.
Computed by the BallisticEngine engine for this barrel length, zeroed at 100 m, 15 °C, sea level, no wind.
| Distance | Drop | Velocity | Energy | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 0 mm | 821 m/s | 4591 J | 0.12 s |
| 200 m | -106 mm | 776 m/s | 4095 J | 0.24 s |
| 300 m | -375 mm | 732 m/s | 3644 J | 0.38 s |
| 500 m | -1486 mm | 648 m/s | 2856 J | 0.67 s |
Against a semi-infinite block of each material, with Federal Terminal Ascent, 300 PRC, Terminal Ascent at the muzzle. The verdict compares the depth reached against a realistic barrier thickness.
| Material | Verdict | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall (½") | ✓ Full penetration | 461 mm |
| Plate Glass (¼") | ✓ Full penetration | 46 mm |
| Pine Wood (1") | ✓ Full penetration | 571 mm |
| Brick (4") | ✓ Full penetration | 326 mm |
| AR500 Steel (⅜") | ✗ Stopped | 5 mm |
| Kevlar NIJ IIIA | ✓ Full penetration | 23 mm |
| Load | Mass | Velocity | Type | BC (G1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Federal ELD-X, 300 PRC, 212 Grain, ELD-X, 2860 fps | 212 gr | 2860 fps (872 m/s) | SP | 0.663 |
| Federal Federal Terminal Ascent, 300 PRC, 210 Grain, Terminal Ascent, 2850 fps | 210 gr | 2850 fps (869 m/s) | SP | 0.663 |
| Hornady Hornady 300 PRC 165 gr SST® American Whitetail® TIPPED | 165 gr | 3200 fps (975 m/s) | SP | 0.447 |
| Hornady Hornady 300 PRC 174 gr ELD-VT® V-MATCH® | 174 gr | 3150 fps (960 m/s) | BTHP | 0.573 |
| Hornady Hornady 300 PRC 190 gr. CX® Outfitter® | 190 gr | 3000 fps (914 m/s) | SP | 0.575 |
| Hornady Hornady 300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter® | 212 gr | 2860 fps (872 m/s) | SP | 0.663 |
| Hornady Hornady 300 PRC 225 gr ELD® Match | 225 gr | 2810 fps (857 m/s) | BTHP | 0.777 |
| Hornady V-Match 300 PRC 174gr ELD-VT | 174 gr | 3150 fps (960 m/s) | BTHP | — |
| Remington Remington .300 PRC 210gr Premier Long Range | 210 gr | 2860 fps (872 m/s) | BTHP | 0.563 |
9 loads available in .300 PRC.