The Barnes Harvest Collection 7mm PRC 180gr Sierra Tipped GameKing is a precision-engineered powerhouse designed to capitalize on the massive velocity and accuracy potential of the hunting world’s newest long-range king. While the 7mm PRC was built for high-BC target shooting, finding a factory load that balances match-grade precision with rugged hunting lethality is a common challenge. This load fixes that. By pairing the PRC’s magnum-class energy with a heavy-for-caliber 180-grain Sierra Tipped GameKing (TGK), Barnes has created a dedicated system for hunters who need to reach across massive canyons with absolute terminal authority.
The technical flaw in many high-velocity 7mm rounds is "velocity decay management." As a bullet slows down past 400 yards, many projectiles—especially stiff monolithics—can fail to expand, resulting in a clean pass-through rather than a quick harvest. Barnes overcomes this by utilizing the Sierra TGK. The polymer tip acts as a mechanical wedge, initiating expansion instantly upon impact, even at the lower speeds found at extreme distances. Backed by a specialized lead-alloy core and a tough copper jacket, you get a bullet that resists wind drift better than almost anything in its class while maintaining the mass integrity to drive deep through heavy bone and muscle.
In the field, success is a game of ballistic efficiency and retained momentum. Traveling at 2,960 fps, this 180-grain projectile boasts a massive .632 G1 ballistic coefficient, allowing it to shrug off crosswinds and maintain its knockdown power far better than lighter 150gr or 160gr alternatives. Whether you are hunting high-alpine basins for elk or open plains for mule deer, the combination of premium Barnes brass and stable propellants ensures your point of impact remains consistent. It is a flat-shooting, hard-hitting upgrade that removes the guesswork from the 7mm PRC hunting equation.
Features
- 180-Grain Sierra Tipped GameKing (TGK): A heavy-for-caliber, polymer-tipped boat-tail projectile designed for match-grade precision and massive terminal expansion.
- Extreme Ballistic Efficiency: Featuring a class-leading .632 G1 BC, this load minimizes wind drift and vertical drop for definitive 600-yard-plus performance.
- Extended Lethal Envelope: Specifically "tuned" to initiate expansion at lower impact velocities, ensuring an ethical harvest at distances where traditional bullets fail.
- Magnum Terminal Performance: Optimized to handle the high-impact energy of the 7mm PRC at close range while retaining the weight needed for deep penetration on large game.
Technical Specifications
- Ballistics: 7mm PRC | 2,960 fps | 3,503 ft-lbs (Muzzle)
- Ballistic Coefficient: .632 (G1) | .305 (G7)
- Projectile: 180 Grain | Sierra Tipped GameKing (TGK) | Boat-Tail
- Cycling: Premium Brass | Boxer Primed | Bolt-Action & Precision Platforms
- Logistics: 20 Rounds per Box | Harvest Collection
- Dimensions: 6.5" x 3.1" x 1.4" | Approx. 1.40 lbs | 32483
- Application: Elk, Moose, & Large Deer | Long-Range Big Game Hunting
- Country of Origin: USA
When terminal consistency matters as much as trajectory, this is the load that closes the gap. Get the Barnes Harvest Collection 7mm PRC 180gr TGK from SMKW and run a system built for real-world hunting conditions, not compromises.