These will give substantially better performance than the 308 and won't burn barrels nearly as fast as the 7mm mag. Mag load (168 Berger Classic Hunter) at 500 yards while only giving up 200 ft-lbs of energy (1700 vs. 1900) at the same distance. 3.5 lbs. So I can't compare side by side with a 300 Win mag. Save Share. ... HA HA, Nate you're right, tired old 7mm mag. As Uncle said, the case capacity is a bit larger for the WSM so you can get more powder in there for a larger bullet but once you past around 160gr bullet weight the length of the bullet will take up case capacity for powder. The RSAUM is dead, and not just the 7mm either. The 7mm-08 is a bit closer to the 308 and doesn't really come close to the ballistics of the 7mm mag. Mag., 7mm Weatherby Mag., .275 H&H Mag., 7mm Dakota, 7mm STW and 7mm Rem. I see human beings advising you one over the different, some rooting for the previous stand by ability of 30-06 or perhaps a submit for the 280 (a just about extinct around until it became re-presented. The 7mm mag is a common round and relatively cheap to shoot compared to the short mags if you are buying complete ammo. By David E. Petzal. Even then its still only a 1000 yard cartridge for hunting. The 7mm Remington Magnum will send a 160-grain bullet—a good all-around choice for nearly all North American game—at 3000 fps. Ammo and brass is not found everywhere, it offers very little if any performance over the 7mm Rem mag and certainly is no equal to the 7mm Weatherby Magnum. I've shot a 300 short mag, and I thought it was nice. Winchester was the first to the short mag party and theirs caught on particularly the .300 and .270s. vs. 7mm Rem. Ultra Mag.) If you are determined to use the 7mm bullets look at the 280 rem, 280 improved, and 284 win. The best scope for 7mm Rem Mag can make your 7mm Rem Mag more competitive and powerful. On average, the 7mm Rem Mag rounds have a SD of .279 while the .300 Win Mag rounds have an average SD of .289, a hundredth of a difference. The fact that it also has a milder recoil than the 300 Win Mag makes the 7mm Rem Mag a sound choice for those heading out on mountain hunting expeditions. 13 Posts . Mag. Reply. 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. 300 Win. The 7mm Winchester Short Magnum (also known as the 7mm WSM) is a centrefire cartridge developed in partnership with Browning Arms Company and Winchester ammunition, making its debut and introduced to the shooting public in 2001. SAUM, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08 Rem., 7x64mm Brenneke, .284 Win., .280 Rem., 7mm Rem. Cartridge Details, The Non-Magnums. The rem mag is actually a couple grains larger. Then i have a 22" barreled 7mm SAUM running 162's at 3k (basically a 7mm Rem mag but a short action version). Nosler and Hornady load both 7mm Remington Magnum and .280 Ackley ammunition; looking at their data you’ll see a difference of 90 to 100 fps between the two, with the belted 7mm Magnum giving the higher velocities (with a 162-grain Hornady ELD-X, the 7mm Mag. Just put your shot were it needs to go. vs. .300 Win. The magnum is known for its hard-hitting power and ballistics when used over long ranges. The only problem is that I can't decide between a 7mm Rem Mag, or 6.5 Creedmoor. As the 7mm Rem Mag is of smaller caliber than the 300 Win Mag, it is a very good choice for lighter, smaller animals. mshelton. The RSAUM is about 50fps slower than the Rem Mag. is a premier big game cartridge. With comparable bullet weights, the 7mm Mag. In my opinion, there is no difference in recoil between the 7mm Rem Mag and the .300 Win Mag. 7mm WSM VS 7mm rem mag After owning both wsm and rem mag, I have come to the grand conclusion that: I cant hardly tell the difference between them with the same bullet. ;D . Thus I decided on the 7mm Rem Mag and I am very happy I did. I have killed elk with ,260 rem, 6.5 x 284, 270 win, 270 wsm, 7mm saum, 7mm rem mag, 300 wsm. C. per sec. runs at 2940 fps and the .280 AI runs at 2850 fps). Does the perfect muley cartridge really exist? The math works out that this gun will produce a five-inch flatter trajectory over my 7mm Rem. The .284/7mm cartridge clan has become second in numbers only to the .30 caliber cartridges in North America. Like most ballistic and other performance specs we have looked at between the 7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag, there is not a whole lot of difference between the two cartridges. For the 7mm Rem Mag vs .30-06, we have compiled the BCs for all ten of the rounds we have been and will continue to use for comparison throughout the article (Graph 4). Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 11, 2009. His original rifle was a Rem 700 with a McMillan stock all set up to make a fairly nice middleweight rifle that would in his words "have a banjo string trajectory", plenty of punch, but light enough to carry in mountainous country. I was most always hunting Deer when the Elk showed up. Then you have a Weatherby 7mm magnum. I don't see myself shooting past 500 for the time being. 7mm Remington Magnum (7 Rem Mag) Barrel Length Versus Velocity. I'd so 7-300 wsm. So a .270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 3170 pounds through a one foot distance, while a 7mm-08 Remington round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 2450 pounds over the same one foot distance. When buying the Tikka I was a little unsure whether to decide on 7mm Rem Mag or some .30 cal. will supersede the velocities of the .30-06 Springfield; though the ’06 can use heavier bullets, the 7mm of equal weight will offer a better Sectional Density. .270 versus 7mm Rem Mag. The performances based off three grain types for the 7mm WSM on muzzle velocity are 3,225 ft/s (140 gr Ballistic Silver Tip), 3,200 ft/s (150 gr PowerPoint), and 3,050 ft/s (160 gr XP3.) per sec. The 7MM magazine is, like others have reported, so lots greater gun than the 270. in case you shorten the 7MM you get the 280. You could push the 7mm WSM further with a heavier bullet and cranking up the load a bit. With middle weight bullets it eclipses the 7 Rem Mag by 100fps or so. Mag. 3rd installment in my caliber vs caliber series. Mag. Inside of 200 yards no advantage. It's a pretty lightweight rifle so the recoil is definately something to consider. 7-300 wsm and 7 rem mag are about equal capacity. is i worth my time to get a 7mm wsm, i am looking at getting a browning X-bolt for hunting elk in either 7mm rem mag or 7mm wsm, the rem mag has 26 inch barrel and the wsm has 23 inch barrel would that make any difference, and i noticed that there is not as many factory loads for the wsm, but i have found a few that i know will work, and i plan on learning how to reload. By Chuck Hawks. 7mm mag vs 300 Short mag by: PB I have owned a Remington 7mm mag rifle(s) and used it almost exclusively for hunting deer, elk and moose since 1968. That being said a .300 WSM won't be a bad choice at all. I have shot most of my stuff with a .300 Win mag and it has never failed me. WSM vs. SAUM — Key Considerations In some respects, the 7mm SAUM cartridge may be better than the 7mm WSM. With the right magnification, objective lens, eyepiece and one-piece tube, this scope can make your hunting or shooting day more worthwhile. Thanks for watching, don't forge to subscribe. 300 wsm 180 Accubond 7mm rem mag 160 Accubond to 500 yards. There is potential to see a big elk, so I want to feel like I have enough gun to make the shot. 7mm Rem Short Action Ultra Mag — Best of the Bunch? 15.64 fps 30.4 foot-pounds Astute readers will notice a few things from these numbers: Contrary to popular belief, the heavier bullet does not drift less in the wind. I was wondering about a comparison of power, range, recoil, and what type of game these guns are used for. This is my choice if i … The 7mm STW was designed by Lane Simpson of Shooting Times magazine in about 1988. I also have a .300 Wthby in a Rem 700, but I don't think it provides much real advantage over the Win version. I have just never been thrilled by the 7mm Rem Mag. This rifle is super light weight, bare rifle just under 5.5 lbs, all up scoped ready to shoot its 7lbs, very light for a 1000 yd capable rifle. They both seem to be accurate, deadly on game and work best with 140-160 grain pills. We put 3 popular cartridges to a head-to-head-to-head test 7mm Rem. Both rifles work equally as well. Since its introduction in 1962, the 7mm Remington Magnum (7 Rem Mag) has developed a strong following, becoming the most popular metric hunting cartridge in the United States. Never personally shot an elk with the 7RM but have been in the presence of at least 2 (175 Corelokt, 160 NPT) and have killed 3 or so with the 300 WSM … 3.89 lbs. The 7mm Rem. The first (I believe) is the 7mm Remington Magnum. So think of it like this: The 7-08 is to a 7 Mag like the .308 is to a .300 Mag. The 7mm WSM, 25 WSSM, and 223 WSSM are the guests of honor at a … The correct answer is - YES. The .300 Win Mag and 7mm Rem Mag cartridges hit the market around the same time and are both hugely popular in the hunting and shooting communities. 14.07 fps 24.6 foot-pounds. As far as the discussion between the 300 short mag and the 7mm mag I think you are splitting hairs. I currently have both a 700 Remington and a M77 Ruger type rifles. Also is a 7mm WSM and a 7mm Remington Ultra Mag. (7x57mm, 7mm WSM, 7mm Rem. The 7mm WSM is becoming a dinosaur right before our eyes. At first glance, it is clear that the 7mm Rem Mag rounds have higher BCs than the .30-06 rounds with several of the rounds breaking the .6 mark. They are same-same. I have been very successful on elk hunts with the 7 mag, but have not had the opportunity to shoot a 6.5 Creed. A friend had a 7mm WSM. Mag. Think, pronghorn, mule, and fallow deer. Mag. The 7mm WSM delivers the best performance on 142 and 160 grain bullets, and longer bullets can reduce muzzle velocity by cutting off powder space. Browning and Winchester still chamber factory rifles in the WSM. I have a 7WSM. Now as far as 7mm magnums go, there are several options. Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. The 7mm SAUM holds less powder–but that’s a good thing, since the capacity is more than adequate to do the job. As far as a choice between the 7mm rem mag and the 7mm wsm is concerned, My say is the 7mm rem.mag basically because if you handload you can surpas the wsm by a margin, on the average every bolt gun chambered for the rem holds one more round then the wsm. The 7mm-08 is a necked down .308 Win. October 28, 2013 The recoil wasn't sharp, but the guy was handloading and using a light bullet. Let me know if you have any questions or requests. 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