Im a little confused by the statement that the 7 Rem Mag has more energy than the 300 Win mag, simply not true using the ideal bullets for each! The 300 can use quality hunting bullets at 200+ grains. The Bergers are good long range bullets but there are so many accounts of them being poor all around bullets, close and still moving at high velocity. Im a big 7 rem mag supporter and Im not saying that a 7 rem mag cant kill an elk at 1000, we have all seen the videos of it being done. But Ive also seen videos of elk being taken at over 900 with a 6.5-284. So because it can work does this make it ethical to do so? Not really in my opinion! We are hunting live animals and should ensure that we can relaible harvest them. I wonder how many animals were lost or wounded? And all these shots we see are perfect broadside and ideal conditions. So if you can say that My shots will only be over 300-400 yards then the berger is great. If you cant then your options go from 180 gr bullets down to 150-160gr. If you hunt like me where you are not sure but most are inside 300 ,but want the ability to reach out if it presents itself, then a better all around hunting bullet sould be used. For elk the 300 win mag is a much better choice. For deer sized game the 7 is great. Either way the savage longrange hunter , which comes with a muzzlebreak, and using 200 gr (my choice would be accubond if they shoot well) quality hunting bullets is a good choice. I like the Vortex viper for the value. Target turrets, repeatable adjustments in MOA, side paralex, 30mm tube for good adjustment range, Dead-hold or mildot reticle, lifetime warranty all for 399$ is just unbeatable.
