Is 7 mm more powerful than a 308?

Is 7 mm more powerful than a 308?

308 load, as both the 140-grain 7mm bullet and 165-grain . 308-inch bullet share the same sectional density at . 248. With comparable muzzle velocities (the 7mm-08 is a bit faster with the 140-grain load) the difference in holdover is negligible.

What is the effective range of a 7mm Mag?

With 140 grain bullets, driven at velocities of between 3200 and 3300fps, the 7mm RM delivers extreme trauma on light bodied game out to ranges exceeding 400 yards. This bullet weight tends to lose its ability to produce wide wounding at ranges of around 650 yards.

Is 7mm Magnum a good deer rifle?

The 7mm Remington Magnum was (and, to a lesser degree, still is) touted as one of the best “western” cartridges. It is indeed versatile. With fast and flat-shooting 140 and 150-grain bullets it’s a fantastic open-country cartridge for mule deer, sheep, and goat.

Is the 6.8 Western better than 7mm Rem Mag?

The 6.8 Western is capable of firing smaller diameter, but more aerodynamic bullets at a slightly faster velocity than the 7mm Rem Mag.

Is 7mm Rem Mag hard to find?

Seeing varied calibers, with very limited variety. But finding quality 7mm Rem Mag ammo in 150-175gr range is near impossible.

Whats bigger 7mm or 30 06?

First, the 7mm Rem Mag is physically a little larger than the . 30-06. While the . 30-06 has a slightly greater maximum authorized overall length (3.34″ vs 3.29″), they are close enough in size that both cartridges are used in standard/long-action rifles.

Is a 7mm the same as a 7 mag?

The 7mm Winchester Short Magnum is considerably shorter and fatter and has a steeper shoulder angle and a shorter neck (6.17 mm) than the 7mm Remington Magnum. This makes the 7mm Remington Magnum case with its 6.89 mm long neck better suited for loading long, heavier bullets.

Which is better 7mm 08 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The 6.5 Creedmoor fires smaller diameter and more aerodynamic bullets than the 7mm-08 Remington. Both cartridges have a similar trajectory, but the 7mm-08 retains more kinetic energy than the 6.5 Creedmoor at typical hunting ranges while the 6.5 Creedmoor has less recoil.

Where can I buy a 7mm Remington Magnum rifle?

At Sportsman’s Warehouse, we offer a wide selection of rifles chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum from top manufacturers including Browning, Savage Arms, Tikka, Remington, and Christensen Arms. You can order online or shop in-store at your local Sportsman’s Warehouse for great products at affordable prices.

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