Why the 7mm Rem Mag?

[FEENIX]

I stopped shooting 7MM RM quite some time ago. Mudrunner would have all over this.

 

[VLD Pilot]

I stopped shooting 7MM RM quite some time ago. Mudrunner would have all over this.

I love the .284 calibers. Perfect for most North American game. I'm no expert but it's pretty obvious. They offer some advantages over bigger calibers for sure. Killing power may not be one but the 7 offers plenty of that for most game at most ranges. I'd definitely skip the 30s for the longest ranges in bad conditions on big game. The 338 and up is the answer to those scenarios.

 

[FEENIX]

I love the .284 calibers. Perfect for most North American game. I'm no expert but it's pretty obvious. They offer some advantages over bigger calibers for sure. Killing power may not be one but the 7 offers plenty of that for most game at most ranges. I'd definitely skip the 30s for the longest ranges in bad conditions on big game. The 338 and up is the answer to those scenarios.

I had 7MM RM and 7MM STW but preferred the .30s. My .300 WSM, .300 WM, and .30 LARA are very capable to1KY; anything beyond that, the .33s (except for the .338 WM) is preferred.

 

[Old Rooster]

Many talk about recoil and when young I shot very powerful rifles.458 win mag,460 Rem Mag,416 Taylor just to name a few,but the 460 Rigby was about the toughest but recoil did not stop me from a challenge.
Now I consider recoil in my older years.Stock design is a big factor on recoil.I owned 7mm mag that crossed my eyes with 1 shot so I sold it to a friend that put a different stock on it and that rifle was a joy to shoot.
I don't own any 7mm rifles anymore,nothing against them I stay with 30 cal so I don't have to stock as many different size bullets anymore but if I still had other 7mm rifles I would not hesitate in buying another 7mm mag.
Need a 9/16th wrench?Want a snapon or a SK Wayne.Both do the same thing
Just my opinion

 

[Quintus]

Exactly. Just like the 30s will never outkill a 338. Can't replace displacement.

The stuff I killed with my .338 RUM was always waaaaay deader than with any other caliber! Almost too dead.

 

[VLD Pilot]

The stuff I killed with my .338 RUM was always waaaaay deader than with any other caliber! Almost too dead.

Hahaha....Exactly.

 

[WahooYahoo]

Ok

 

[jakeSCH]

The stuff I killed with my .338 RUM was always waaaaay deader than with any other caliber! Almost too dead.

That is what i am going to use this year. I hear it comes pre-quartered out...is that true?

 

[VLD Pilot]

That is what i am going to use this year. I hear it comes pre-quartered out...is that true?

Depends on which bullet you use.

 

[Teri Anne]

I will second this motion, my 65creed gets 1500ftlb out to 600y

WOW!!! I am curious to know what 6.5 ammo can reach out and get 1500 ft lb of energy at 600 yards. The best I can find anywhere runs a little over 1000 ft lbs at 500 yards. I actually would like to buy or duplicate that ammo. Can you fill me in on what you are using? Thanks.

 

[Lenny Foffa]

Guy's, I just mean this in a funny way , because both are really excellent calibers, BUT this reminds me of reading Jack O Conner in the late 1960's and early 70's when he was loading his .270 Win Rifle and pushing 130 grain bullets to above 3200 fps, and implied 'Why do you need a 7 Rem Mag?? I say "Need has nothing to do with getting a New Rifle in a Caliber that interests you." Its Exciting and Fun and gives you, the owner ,a Chance and a choice to try a Rifle in a new caliber, with new hand loads , on game !!! Isn't that just us??? Look, I'm a huge 270 fan, and also own 2 30-06 rifles, and a 300 Weatherby Mag, BUT I would love to own a High Grade Single Shot rifle chambered in the old 300H and H. ......Do I need that , "NO" do I want that " Yes, Please !!!!!!!"

 

[ontarget7]

WOW!!! I am curious to know what 6.5 ammo can reach out and get 1500 ft lb of energy at 600 yards. The best I can find anywhere runs a little over 1000 ft lbs at 500 yards. I actually would like to buy or duplicate that ammo. Can you fill me in on what you are using? Thanks.

Fairly easy with 140's and some H4350 loads or RL16 and 17

 

[VLD Pilot]

WOW!!! I am curious to know what 6.5 ammo can reach out and get 1500 ft lb of energy at 600 yards. The best I can find anywhere runs a little over 1000 ft lbs at 500 yards. I actually would like to buy or duplicate that ammo. Can you fill me in on what you are using? Thanks.

Your forgetting one important fact....It's a Creedmoor. Seriously it's possible if your in some elevation. Not at sea level or just over it.

 

[VLD Pilot]

Guy's, I just mean this in a funny way , because both are really excellent calibers, BUT this reminds me of reading Jack O Conner in the late 1960's and early 70's when he was loading his .270 Win Rifle and pushing 130 grain bullets to above 3200 fps, and implied 'Why do you need a 7 Rem Mag?? I say "Need has nothing to do with getting a New Rifle in a Caliber that interests you." Its Exciting and Fun and gives you, the owner ,a Chance and a choice to try a Rifle in a new caliber, with new hand loads , on game !!! Isn't that just us??? Look, I'm a huge 270 fan, and also own 2 30-06 rifles, and a 300 Weatherby Mag, BUT I would love to own a High Grade Single Shot rifle chambered in the old 300H and H. ......Do I need that , "NO" do I want that " Yes, Please !!!!!!!"

Right on. Buy and use whatever the Hell you want. Be happy, brag about it and kill with it. They all kill the same and no animal will ever know or care which cartridge put them on the butchers table.