Fierce Dirtnap 7mm PRC 180gr VLD-H – Proven Long Range Hunting Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

The Fierce Dirtnap 7mm PRC 180gr VLD-H load gives 7mm PRC owners a heavy, high-BC hunting bullet in carefully built ammunition. Fierce Firearms handloads every Dirtnap round in-house, and this one carries a 180 grain VLD Hunting style bullet designed for long-range shots on deer, elk, and other big game. Each box holds 20 rounds of 7mm PRC ammo, loaded with the consistency precision hunters depend on.

• Why a Heavy VLD Hunting Bullet
• Fierce Dirtnap 7mm PRC 180gr VLD-H Specifications
• Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Why a Heavy VLD Hunting Bullet

A 180 grain bullet is at the heavy end of what the 7mm bore handles, and that weight brings real advantages at distance. Heavy, sleek bullets carry a high ballistic coefficient, so they hold velocity longer, drop less, and drift less in the wind than lighter projectiles. For hunters who stretch shots across canyons or open fields, that extra margin matters.

VLD Hunting bullets are built with a very low drag profile and a thin jacket. They are designed to penetrate a short distance before expanding and fragmenting, which creates a large wound channel inside the vitals. That behavior has made the design popular for long-range deer and elk hunting, where the bullet arrives with less velocity than it had at the muzzle.

The 7mm PRC was designed for exactly this kind of bullet. Its modern case and chamber allow long, high-BC projectiles to seat properly without crowding powder space, and factory rifles in this chambering typically use fast twist rates to stabilize them. The pairing gives you a flat-shooting magnum with recoil that stays manageable for most shooters.

Fierce says all Dirtnap ammunition is loaded to match-grade tolerances with a target velocity standard deviation under 10 fps. That consistency keeps your drop data reliable, which is what turns a well-planned long shot into a clean harvest.

Fierce Dirtnap 7mm PRC 180gr VLD-H Specifications

Before you build your dope for the season, it helps to know exactly what is in the box. The list below summarizes the distributor data for this item.

• Brand: Fierce Firearms (Dirtnap ammunition)
• Caliber: 7mm PRC
• Bullet weight: 180 grain
• Bullet type: VLD Hunting (VLD-H)
• Loading: handloaded in-house, target velocity SD under 10 fps
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer part number: DNP7PRC180GR
• UPC: 853418909188

Field Notes and Hunting Tips

Chronograph this 7mm PRC hunting ammo in your own rifle before the season. Velocity varies with barrel length and chamber, and your ballistic solver is only as good as the numbers you feed it. Confirm your drops on steel at the distances you plan to hunt.

VLD Hunting bullets need enough impact velocity to expand properly. Find the distance where your load falls below that threshold and keep your shots inside that window. Avoid heavy shoulder bone at close range, where the thin jacket can open too quickly.

Practice from field positions such as prone off a pack, kneeling with sticks, or seated, not just from a bench. Knowing your real effective range in hunting conditions is just as important as knowing your rifle’s ballistics.

Store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants, and keep ammunition out of direct sun in the field. Heat raises pressure and velocity, which can shift point of impact at long distance.

This load is a strong fit for elk, mule deer, and whitetail hunters running a 7mm PRC who want a heavy, high-BC bullet in consistent factory-style ammunition. It also suits owners of Fierce rifles who want ammunition built by the same team. If you want 7mm PRC long range ammo built for clean, ethical shots at distance, the Fierce Dirtnap 7mm PRC 180gr VLD-H is a proven choice.

Prefer a monolithic copper bullet? The Barnes VOR-TX LR 7mm PRC 160gr is a strong alternative, and more details on Dirtnap ammo are available from Fierce Firearms.