To me, the answer would depend on how many hunting rifles i could afford to own. I think if i was going in cold again, i would pick the. I own both, a winchester model 70 in 7mm rem mag and a stevens model 200 in 300 win mag. Also what are some opinions on the 7mm rem mag vs 7mm rem ultra mag. If youre interested in this unique cartridge looking up. I guess the real question is how fast can a 264 win mag reasonably push a 140grn bullet out of a 26 barrel and how fast can a 7mag.
Chuck hawks examines and compares the allaround rifle cartridges. I am currently getting little to no vertical with 75. I believe that the 7mm rem mag is a fine flat shooting cartridge, however between the 2 i lean toward the 300mag. Where the 7mm rem mag comes in at a calculated 2224 footpounds recoil, depending on my load, the.
Historians say winchester engineers actually used the 300 savage, a 1921. Even so, they have different strengths and weaknesses and the 7mm rem mag vs 300 win mag debate is still going strong over 50 years later. It is versitile, flat shooting, has reasonable recoil, and with the effeciency of its projectiles, offers downrange energy rivaling many of the. The 338 is impressive with 225 grains bullets, but so are the 300s with 180 grains. Discussion in firearms started by clemsonguy81, feb 6, 2009. They have listed under the ruger american rifle category a magnum offering. New ruger american magnum the leading glock forum and. Long range shooting 1 mile 1760 yards 7mm 300 win mag. I am really impressed with the win mag as it is very versital, accurate and the recoil is on the low end with factory loads.
Another day at the range shooting a pair of savage 116s with stainless barrels first shooter is the 7mm rem mag. What one 7mm08 or 300 win mag help predatormasters forums. The only one that outperforms the thirty ought is 300 win mag,270 good kids gun,270wsm,and 7mm rem are very similar ballistically to 3006. How does the 7mm rem mag compare to the 300 win mag. Jan 07, 2016 hey leeanne, though i personally prefer the. They are quite happy with the lower numbers and since i think water is wet, who am to judge. May 4, 2016 by ron spomer 18 comments in a previous blog we investigated the subtle differences between the 7mm rem. A few more questions, since this would be for a 7mm 300 im assuming the best action to begin with would be a rem 300 win mag.
In short, i find the 7mm rem mag to be an excellent all around hunting cartridge with a lot of potential in the long range competition scene as well. Having read many interviews with phs and guides, the 7mm mag and. For most of my adult life i have owned one hunting rifle which i used for everything. We have opened our online store, stickers, shirts, bases and more link here. Jan 05, 2008 having read many interviews with phs and guides, the 7mm mag and. After telling a few buddies about my upcoming purchase they all said i should get the. I dont think the elk will know the difference if the elk is hit with either the 300 ultra mag or the 338 win.
What is meant by an allaround rifle cartridge and what are the criteria for choosing one. What are some opinions on the best caliber for hunting large game such as elk at short or extended range. My camera got bumped and i didnt capture two of them unfortunately. Oct 04, 20 long range shooting 1 mile 1760 yards 7mm 300 win mag posted on october 4, 20 june 3, 2014 by longrangeshooterofutah first time shooting 1 mile with my new rifle 7mm 300 win mag. For the little increase in velocity over the 06, you have a longer barrel and a gun that holds less rounds, i would buy a 3006 over the 300 win mag, if you are looking for true magnum performance in 30 cal. But i would still take the 7mm rem mag cause its flat, it hits hard and doesnt hurt like. The general opinion that im picking up from youtube vids is that the winmag hits harder at longdistance than the 6. Each bullet group had the same amount of powder so this doesnt truly reflect the accuracy of. In fact, the 7mm mag is considered by some the perfect round for specific game pig and sheep come to mind, the first for the extra umph for a big boar and the sheep for the flat shooting and do great against every other game.
I would go with 3006 in non magnum cartridge,all the other cartridges are an off spin of 3006 in some form eg. Ballistics comparison video between the 7mm remington magnum vs the 300 winchester magnum. I own a 3006 and i wouldnt look at stepping up to the 7mm mag worth being a jump in performance worth choosing. Ill be primarily writing this article in mind of new hunters looking at rifles chambered in. Some handloading manuals also seem to stop with fairly slow. It seems like a 300 norma mag vs 300 win mag situation similar ballistics with one having the theoretical benefit of a longer neck. The 300 weatherby or ultra mag are like peas in a pod. Contributor philip massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick. Since this thread is about 7mm rem mag and 300 win mag i suppose i should stick to that. This effect takes place until you start getting into the heavier, high bc bullets in the 300 win. However, all the number differences fall on the side of the. Order a custom 26 hart barrel then add something like a jewel trigger and. The magazine looks like a box mag as opposed to the rotary. Videos of my 7mm 300 win mag wildcat also known as a 7mm practical magnum or 300 practical magnum.
Feb 18, 20 another day at the range shooting a pair of savage 116s with stainless barrels first shooter is the 7mm rem mag. Both put any animal i have shot drt 95% of the time, both have amazing accuracy and are flat shooting at ranges that a 3030 could only dream of, and both beat the hell out of your shoulder. Posted on october 4, 20 june 3, 2014 by longrangeshooterofutah. Aug 01, 2010 there are a bunch of other 7mm cartridges as well, 7mm weatherby mag and the 7mm rum to name a few. Introduced in the model 70 westerner rifle with a 26. Ill be primarily writing this article in mind of new hunters looking at rifles chambered in each of these cartridges. I think that the 338 shoves rather than the sharper, faster recoil of the 300 magnums. Thank you help me make this decision, any info would be appreciated. Shooting game past 400 yards really isnt a good idea for anyone. These two cartridges are without a doubt the most popular of the belted magnum cartridges. Nosler reloading forum view topic the 7300wm is alive.
As always his stuff is a good read and full of valuable info. Fired my first ak yesterday,it was polish and i really liked it. Reliable, highperformance gloves to keep your hands functional in bitter cold. A few more questions, since this would be for a 7mm300 im assuming the best action to begin with would be a rem 300 win mag. From there if i ordered the hart barrel in 7mm, you could add that to the action with what additional work to do so.
I was also looking at the 160 gr bullets in 7mm wich i believe should be more than enough for gemsbok at those ranges. For black bear elk and some long range deer hunting. The belted cartridge is not going to be quite as accurate as a rimmed cartridge by design. Swap barrels meaning if, say i bought a used remington 700 300 wm and wanted to convert it to a 7mm300. For the north american hunter, factory cartridges must be stocked just about anywhere centerfire rifle ammunition is. Sep 04, 2009 308 vs 3006 vs 270 vs 300 vs 7mm no holds barred. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Was wondering does anyone have much experience with the newer 7mm wsm short mag and how you think it compares to my win mod 70.
Both are very capable and popular cartridges and both pack a good punch. The 7mm is a belted cartridge and the 300wsm is a rimmed cartridge. Feb 24, 2017 ballistics comparison video between the 7mm remington magnum vs the 300 winchester magnum. If youre interested in this unique cartridge looking up nathan foster. Jan 10, 2010 i own both, a winchester model 70 in 7mm rem mag and a stevens model 200 in 300 win mag.
I find it easier to buy standard ammo 3006,270,308,3030 vs short mag. Could all that be done before the stock was ordered or would it have to be customized for the stock. They are offering it in 300 win mag and 7mm rem mag. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. If you are discussing as a hunting round, then the immediate question is what game are you going after if you are going after deer, the. Introduced in the model 70 westerner rifle with a 26 barrel, the. In stark contrast is the 308 winchester of 1952, a fully. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next clemsonguy81 remington 700 cdl 3006. Im planning to purchase my first hunting rifle in the near future and im hoping to use it for everything from pronghorn and fallow deer to bison. Unlike my 308 vs 3006 article, this one is not splitting hairs.
If the 300 wby can perform as well with out substancial gain in recoil then it may be the better choice. Its a pound heavier than the standard offerings coming in at 7. I agree with the idea that the differences are very slight. Weatherbys success in promoting his powerful highspeed, flatshooting cartridges set the stage for all the belted magnums that. There is a great deal of difference between the 300 winchester magnum, affectionately known as the 300 win mag, and the 308 winchester. This is the big truth about magnums, whether rifle or shotgun. Using the same load of 75 grs of imr 7828, one can achieve a mv of 2600 fps. If youd rather listen than read, you can either just press play below or click the appropriate link to download the episode through your preferred service.